(02-10-2020, 09:50 AM)JagsFansince1995 Wrote:

(02-04-2020, 02:53 PM)D6 Wrote: For a very long time,  there's been speculation of how Tom Brady would do away from Bill Belichick and the Patriots.  From the standpoint of what you expressed,  the best argument is that the Patriots finished 11-5 in 2008 with Matt Cassel replacing Brady from the 2nd QTR on of the Patriots opening regular season game vs. the Chiefs.  Even with a schedule that was considered relatively weak on paper,  an 11-5 record is impressive.

True.  Having a top of the line coach and an above average QB working well together has been an element of their success.  Having Brady carry another team without Bill though, i highly doubt he would put up an 11-5 record.  Most teams have a full 53 that has to make things happen.  Its rare a QB can carry an entire roster with average coaching and i doubt Brady would be able to do it.  We've seen other QBs do it, although thrown into the fire.  Brady has never had to.

At this stage of Tom Brady's NFL playing career,  he's probably going to need a strong supporting cast on both sides of the ball,  Special Teams,  and good all around coaching on his team to win another Super Bowl or get close.  His salary cap figure could turn out to be a factor in making it very difficult for him to be surrounded by the type of supporting cast he will need.

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