Why Tom Brady Is the NFL Midseason MVP

November 6, 2015   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

Tom Brady is doing things that are not only unmatched in 2015, but almost unprecedented in NFL history.
The New England Patriots quarterback has completed 199 of his 289 passes (68.9 percent) for 2,410 yards, 20 touchdowns, one (fluke) interception and a 115.8 passer rating. Those numbers on their own would be good enough for Brady to earn MVP honors this year.
Add the context that this is Brady's 15th year as the Patriots starter and his 38th year on planet Earth, and Brady's season suddenly becomes even more impressive.
Add more context in the form of an offensive line of rookies, career backups, band-aids and duct tape, and Brady might suddenly have a case for bottling up his sweat for other quarterbacks to use as a lucky cologne before games.
The Patriots offensive line has done well enough protecting Brady, especially given the circumstances of one injury after another. That being said, Brady might be the Patriots' best offensive lineman, and that's not a typo....

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