By Harry Dunne
Yes, he beat the Steelers in week 9. Yes, his Patriots are 7-2 and atop the AFC East. But, despite putting up huge numbers on Sunday, Tom Brady is no longer the playing like superstar we have grown accustomed to in New England.
| You can blame his lack of weapons, or blame injuries, and even Aaron Hernandez; but the eyeball test doesn't lie. Tom Brady does not look like a top-of-the line quarterback anymore. He has shown a distinct lack of poise and composure. The 3-time Super Bowl champ is forcing ill-advised passes, arrant throws, and has a visible lack of confidence. |
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The stats support the claim. Just past the halfway point of 2013, Tom Brady has a completion percentage well below 60 percent, an all-time low. He also is on pace to miss the 25 touchdown milestone for only the third time in his career.
The 36-year old captain has shown some glimpses of excellence. He led the Patriots to a big win against Atlanta, and his four touchdown performance in Week 9 were reminiscent of 2007. So, while plenty of people will start to say that "Tom Brady busted the slump and is going to turn it around."
I say "Probably not."
The 36-year old captain has shown some glimpses of excellence. He led the Patriots to a big win against Atlanta, and his four touchdown performance in Week 9 were reminiscent of 2007. So, while plenty of people will start to say that "Tom Brady busted the slump and is going to turn it around."
I say "Probably not."
