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Tom Brady | Quarterback

Team: New England Patriots
Age / DOB:  (35) / 8/3/1977
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 225
College: Michigan
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Tom Brady says he's "never had more confidence in how I am throwing the football."
Brady says he's cleaned up his mechanics with the help of QBs guru Tom House. "Over the years, I was a little inefficient and I learned how to get away with it," Brady said. "I've been working (on) what's called ground-force production ... Getting the power from the ground, which translates from the ground to your legs, to your hips, to the shoulder, and all the energy is going toward the target." Going on 36, Brady's arm strength isn't quite what it used to be, but it hasn't mattered as he's averaged 4,654 passing yards and a 36:8 TD:INT ratio over his past three seasons. He's locked in as a top-five fantasy QB. May 20 - 8:57 AM

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Steelers S Ryan Clark said Tom Brady "sees ghosts" when his receivers get bumped and he's under pressure.

Clark made the comments while serving as a guest analyst on ESPN. "Even when guys aren't around him, even when he's not about to be sacked, when his clock goes off in his head that the ball should be out, we'll see him duck, we'll see him flinch. When you get Tom Brady doing that, the whole New England Patriots mystique goes away." In six career regular-season games against the Steelers, Brady has posted a 103.7 passer rating, averaged 314.0 yards per game and thrown 14 touchdowns against three interceptions.
Source: ESPN.com
May 7 - 12:45 PM

A source close to Tom Brady — not Brady himself — tells CSN New England he/she is "beyond enraged" at the Patriots letting Wes Welker leave for two years and $12 million, and feels it is a "disgrace" and a "disservice."

Again, these are apparently the thoughts of the actual source, and not Brady himself. It was initially believed the source was relaying Brady's direct feelings. Regardless, Brady didn't renegotiate his deal to free up $8.2 million in 2013 cap space so the Patriots could let his favorite target walk for less than what Brian Hartline is making. It's business as usual for the Pats, but Brady clearly thought his new deal would make for an exception with his slot machine. Brady himself has been "enraged" at Pats moves before, but the effects of this one could be long-lasting. New England's braintrust has some explaining to do.
Mar 13 - 5:27 PM

Patriots owner Robert Kraft insists Tom Brady's new five-year, $60 million contract is a "real deal" the sides aren't already planning to renegotiate down the line.

"Look at our track record," Kraft implored. "We don't do fake deals. The contract we have with Tom Brady is a real contract we will both live by." It strains belief that Brady is willing to play for less than $10 million in each of the final three years of his contract, but Kraft insists that's the case. We're unlikely to get an answer before 2015.
Mar 4 - 8:46 AM

Updating previous items, Tom Brady's new five-year contract is worth $57 million with $33 million fully guaranteed.

Brady will receive $30 million in signing bonus payments over the first three seasons. His base salaries in 2013 and 2014 are now $1 million and $2 million, respectively. The contract is essentially fully guaranteed through 2015, as in 2016 the money Brady is owed becomes guaranteed for injury only. It's possible that the Patriots could approach Brady about another restructure after that point. For now, they have the future Hall of Famer under control through 2017 at an incredibly team- and cap-friendly rate.
Source: ESPN Boston
Feb 26 - 11:12 AM

NFL Network's Albert Breer reports that Tom Brady will be owed just $60 million over the next five years.

The entire deal is guaranteed, but Brady won't be pulling in Peyton Manning ($19.2M annually) or Drew Brees ($20M) money. He'll collect a pedestrian $12 million per year, and the contract is locked in. Brady, indeed, took a major pay cut regardless of what you might read elsewhere. He's just barely a top-ten quarterback in terms of the 2013 cap and by 2015 will fall deep into the teens.
Feb 25 - 6:07 PM

Patriots signed QB Tom Brady to a three-year, $27 million extension through 2017.

Previously signed through 2014, Brady is now under contract until age 40 and will likely retire a Patriot. As explained by SI's Peter King, Brady's deal will pay him "significantly less than the market will bear," in an effort to ensure the Patriots stay competitive throughout the contract's life. Brady received an immediate $3 million signing bonus, but the new deal gives New England "massive cap relief" by reducing Brady's 2013-2014 salary cap numbers, freeing up $15 million over those two seasons. The Patriots should be active in free agency thanks to Brady. His 2013 cap number has been reduced from $22 million to $13.8 million.
Source: SI.com
Feb 25 - 4:24 PM

Two people "familiar with the union’s thinking" tell the Washington Post the NFLPA is unlikely to approve a later start to free agency in future seasons.

The NFL wants to move the Combine to March, free agency to April and the draft to May, but the NFLPA is understandably reluctant to let its players wallow without contracts for any longer than is necessary. According to a source, moving back free agency is "the part that strikes me as (having) no chance." Any alterations to the league calendar would require NFLPA approval.
Feb 22 - 10:09 AM

The NFL is proposing an overhaul to its offseason calendar, pushing back the Scouting Combine to early March, the start of free agency to early April and the draft to early May.

The proposed plan needs to be approved by the NFL Players Association, but the league is reportedly aggressively pushing the changes. Under the proposal, every team would open training camp on the same day in the summer, making it the universal kickoff for football season. The new idea was conjured up in order to lengthen the offseason and have one major event each month, while creating a new revenue stream for the league.
Source: ESPN.com
Feb 21 - 10:16 PM

According to CSN New England, Tom Brady, Vince Wilfork and LG Logan Mankins will account for roughly 35 percent of the Patriots' salary cap in 2013.

Brady's cap hit is a whopping $21.8 million. Wilfork checks in at $10.6 million, and Mankins at $10 million. The Patriots' nine highest-paid players will count roughly $65.95 million against the cap. Beat writer Tom Curran believes restructures are "certainly a possibility and may already be afoot." However, the Pats were able to roll $5.6 million of cap space over from 2012, and aren't believed to be facing a particularly rough cap crunch. Extending Brady beyond 2014 would be a simple way to free up space, but far easier said than done.
Feb 7 - 4:33 PM

Owner Bob Kraft described Tom Brady's future with the Patriots as a "dual decision."

"I think he had a remarkable year this year and I think we look at each year as it happens," Kraft said when asked if he's concerned with Brady's advanced age. "I'd love him to be here as long as he's productive and feels he wants to play." Brady, who turns 36 in August, is signed through 2014. He'll make $15 million in salary and bonuses the next two years with a $21.8 million cap hit. Without another deal, Brady can be a 38-year-old free agent after the 2014 season.
Feb 2 - 12:45 PM

The Providence Journal suggests that Tom Brady has entered his decline phase going on age 36.

The only noticeable decline in games has been Brady's downfield passing ability, but there are stats that support this notion. Brady's 2012 completion rate was his lowest since 2006, and his YPA was his worst since 2008. In December, Brady completed only 58.5 percent with a 7.0 YPA and five interceptions. The Providence Journal suggests "reducing Brady's workload" -- lessening his pass attempts while leaning more on Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen.
Jan 28 - 1:30 PM

Tom Brady completed 29-of-54 passes for 320 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in New England's AFC Championship Game loss to the Ravens.

Brady was hurt by drops, the absence of Rob Gronkowski and loss of CB Aqib Talib, but simply didn't play well enough to send New England to its sixth Super Bowl appearance of the Bill Belichick era. Harried by constant pressure, Brady had trouble hitting receivers in stride, and saw a number of balls batted at the line of scrimmage. The Patriots failed to score a single point after entering the break up 13-7. The home loss was the first of Brady's career when he led at halftime. It doesn't take away from yet another monster regular season — 4,827 yards, 34 touchdowns and only eight turnovers — but leaves Brady just 3-3 in the playoffs since his 2008 ACL tear. Brady will remain a top-five fantasy QB during his age-36 season in 2013.
Jan 20 - 9:59 PM

Tom Brady completed 25-of-40 passes for 344 yards, three touchdowns, and a 115.0 passer rating in Sunday's Divisional round victory over the Texans.

No Gronk, no Woodhead -- no problem. Brady leaned heavily on Wes Welker, Aaron Hernandez, and Shane Vereen to embarrass Wade Phillips' secondary for the second time in six weeks. Only Joe Montana (45) and Brett Favre (44) have more postseason touchdown passes than Brady, who also surged past Montana (16) for most career playoff wins. After showing hit-or-miss accuracy early on, Brady uncorked perfectly placed throws of 47 and 33 yards to Welker and Vereen, respectively, to put the Texans away in the second half. Advancing to the AFC Championship game, Brady draws the Ravens against whom he passed for 335 yards and a touchdown in a 31-30 Week 3 thriller.
Jan 13 - 8:12 PM

Tom Brady completed 22-of-36 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns as the Patriots routed the Dolphins 28-0 in Week 17.

New England finishes the regular season 12-4. Brady worked the middle of the field in Sunday's blowout win, peppering Wes Welker and passing-down back Danny Woodhead with targets for a combined 13 receptions, 173 yards and a touchdown. Rob Gronkowski also returned to the lineup and caught a 23-yard score on a seam pass. Brady's regular season TD-to-INT ratio was 34:8, not including a career-high four rushing touchdowns. With Sunday's win -- and Houston's loss to Indianapolis -- New England has clinched a first-round playoff bye.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 07:26:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Tom Brady
2Ryan Mallett
3Mike Kafka
RB1Stevan Ridley
2Shane Vereen
3Brandon Bolden
4LeGarrette Blount
5Leon Washington
GLB1Stevan Ridley
2Shane Vereen
3RB1Shane Vereen
2Stevan Ridley
FB1James Develin
2Ben Bartholomew
WR11Danny Amendola
2Julian Edelman
3Donald Jones
4Matt Slater
5T.J. Moe
WR21Aaron Dobson
2Josh Boyce
3Michael Jenkins
4Lavelle Hawkins
5Kenbrell Thompkins
6Mark Harrison
WR31Julian Edelman
TE1Rob Gronkowski
2Aaron Hernandez
3Michael Hoomanawanui
4Daniel Fells
5Jake Ballard
K1Stephen Gostkowski