i think the thing brady has going for him is hes a pocket passer, he doesnt scramble. Because of this His career will extend longer then a player who scrambles alot. I think its perfectly plausible for brady to play till he is 45, with only minor performance hits, which could actually improve his game, Less trying to throw bombs, and more of the mid range stuff he is really good at.
Posted by ChasaB

I am concerned about 35, more so than 45.  Let's start with getting a running game going, getting him hit less, etc, so he's not hobbling around in SBs for us anymore. How about that? This "play til I'm 40" crap is being blown out of proportion because of who he is. It's no different than Pedro Martinez in Game 7 of 2003's ALCS. Of course I want him to say he wants to finish the game, but is/was that realistic?  Of course not. Let's start with 2012, a run game, more balance, more under center, more Weis plays, and keeping him more upright.  Thanks.
Posted by BassFishingII

In Response to Re: Do you guys think Brady can Play till he is 45? : THAT alone is why I am so hellbent on more of a running game and him under center.  I swear, he's just so obsessed with chasing down 2007 and those stats. Moss and Welker in 2007 made it easy for him to do that, but those days are long, long gone. What's funny is, we're trying to suggest things to prolong his career, while Babe Parilli would prefer him carted off on a stretcher again this year. More playaction, more under center, more heavy sets and some eye formations, etc. It's high time or offense starts punching peopel in the mouth again and dictating, instead of us seeing our offense have to react on their heels.
Posted by BassFishingII

It's highly unlikely he'll play til he's 45.  In his mind, he never wants to stop playing.  But I agree with BassFishing that we need the run game established more this year so that we can set up better playactions (which Brady is amazing at doing) and keep him from getting hit so much.  The defense has nothing to do with Brady's career lasting long.  Sounds like another cheapshot at the defense which isn't deserved.
Posted by DoNotSleepOnThePats

In Response to Re: Do you guys think Brady can Play till he is 45? : This statement is off and it almost makes it appear like you don't understand the game. Many traditional run base offenses would have big scoring games by using a run game as their back drop of their offense.   It would just take quality playcalling and some time to get the desired result.  Scoring a lot and fast isn't as great as you think it is.  Let me ask you this: Why do you think the 1980s Chargers, Dolphins or 1990s Bills never won a SB?
Posted by BassFishingII

By Field Yates | ESPNBoston.com When the Patriots drafted Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft, some believed the team was targeting then-33 year old Tom Brady’s eventual replacement. If that was indeed the plan, the veteran quarterback made it clear he doesn’t expect it to happen any time soon, as he proclaimed last year that he wants to continue playing for 10 more seasons. Brady has altered his future plans slightly, telling Sports Illustrated’s Peter King that he’ll play “until they tell me they don't want me anymore.'' Appearing on WEEI earlier Monday afternoon, one of Brady’s most trusted receiving targets, Wes Welker, declared that he has no doubt that the quarterback could continue to play for another 10 years. (Full audio of the interview available HERE ). That would mean a career spanning until the age of 45 for Brady, which would put him in rare company amongst NFL players. In fact, should Brady stick around that long as a starter, he’d become the oldest starting quarterback in NFL history, surpassing three players who started at age 44 – Warren Moon, Steve DeBerg, and Vinny Testaverde. DeBerg spent his final season with the Falcons, starting one game in 1998. Moon similarly started one game while suiting up for the Chiefs in 2000, while Testaverde managed six starts for the Panthers in 2007. Only one quarterback, George Blanda, played past the age of 44. Blanda, who was primarily a kicker in the latter portion of his career, retired at the age of 48 as the NFL’s all-time leading scorer (he has since been surpassed on the list). Welker credits Brady’s preparation and approach to everything in his life as a reason he has been able to be such an effective player for so long. “In every decision he makes and everything he does – from what he eats, to what he drinks, to what his traveling schedule is – everything is centered around football. Everything … Every decision he makes is literally towards being a better football player,” he said. After reading this I think he can play till he is at least 40 tops.
Posted by Zeoli42

By Field Yates | ESPNBoston.com When the Patriots drafted Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft, some believed the team was targeting then-33 year old Tom Brady’s eventual replacement. If that was indeed the plan, the veteran quarterback made it clear he doesn’t expect it to happen any time soon, as he proclaimed last year that he wants to continue playing for 10 more seasons. Brady has altered his future plans slightly, telling Sports Illustrated’s Peter King that he’ll play “until they tell me they don't want me anymore.'' Appearing on WEEI earlier Monday afternoon, one of Brady’s most trusted receiving targets, Wes Welker, declared that he has no doubt that the quarterback could continue to play for another 10 years. (Full audio of the interview available HERE ). That would mean a career spanning until the age of 45 for Brady, which would put him in rare company amongst NFL players. In fact, should Brady stick around that long as a starter, he’d become the oldest starting quarterback in NFL history, surpassing three players who started at age 44 – Warren Moon, Steve DeBerg, and Vinny Testaverde. DeBerg spent his final season with the Falcons, starting one game in 1998. Moon similarly started one game while suiting up for the Chiefs in 2000, while Testaverde managed six starts for the Panthers in 2007. Only one quarterback, George Blanda, played past the age of 44. Blanda, who was primarily a kicker in the latter portion of his career, retired at the age of 48 as the NFL’s all-time leading scorer (he has since been surpassed on the list). Welker credits Brady’s preparation and approach to everything in his life as a reason he has been able to be such an effective player for so long. “In every decision he makes and everything he does – from what he eats, to what he drinks, to what his traveling schedule is – everything is centered around football. Everything … Every decision he makes is literally towards being a better football player,” he said. After reading this I think he can play till he is atleast 40 tops.
Posted by Zeoli42

In Response to Re: Do you guys think Brady can Play till he is 45? : Oh sweet. Here's a Babe Parilli clone. Gee, thanks for contributing and pointing out the one typo and that being your response. Gee, Mt Hurl, you're really a good Pats fan who contributes to the discussions. lol
Posted by BassFishingII