Great stuff on Tom Brady this morning from the USA Today:
"I locker next to this guy, and he never ceases to amaze me with how he continues to improve in his preparation and his teaching of the receivers to gain that edge," said Deion Branch, the ninth-year receiver reunited with Brady in an Oct. 12 trade after four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. "MVP honors don't do anything for Tom.
"You can see it in his eyes, his preparation and his play. Winning Super Bowls is his destiny."
How has Brady continued raising his game in his 10th season as a starter?
"He's always working on the little things that might come up on one play twice a season," says head coach Bill Belichick.
"He continually prepares at a very high level both on the opposing team's scheme and personnel. And he continues to try to have a better understanding of our offense, what options there are on certain plays and situations. He's always striving to get better."
"With any veteran, you naturally take on more responsibility," Brady said. "I do a little more mentorship and relate to what the younger guys are going through.
"My teammates elected me captain. It's something I'm very proud of and take very seriously."