Tom Brady played in the NFL for 23 years before retiring following the 2022 season. He established himself as one of the best — if not the greatest — quarterbacks in the history of the game, with seven Super Bowl championships and three MVP awards to back up that claim.

Patrick Mahomes has a long way to go to surpass Tom Brady in NFL history. While Mahomes recovers from season-ending knee injury and hopes to return for Week 1 in 2026, the Kansas City Chiefs

Led by new head coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots hold the best record in the NFL heading into this week's slate of games. They have surprised most analysts and have shown no signs of slowing down. Vrabel's leadership has proven to be incredibly valuable.

You don’t reach G.O.A.T. status on talent alone. Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls and was the MVP of the big game on five occasions, but even he admits his legendary status was not only due to his abilities but his mindset as well.

Richard Deitsch started the year predicting Tom Brady wouldn't last. He ends it making the case Brady is the Sports Media Person of 2025.