nightwing2016
All Star
Good running game? Average running game in 2001, they barely ran the ball in 2002, so it was nonexistent, 2003, they had a pitiful run game that was like the 2nd.worst in the league. They didnt get a running game until 2004 with Corey Dillon. He was a monster that year, but Brady was still the head of the snake. And that was in real time. So if Brady was game managing ffom 2001-2003, who was carrying the offense? Antowain Smith? Kevin Faulk? Who?
In 2001, Antowain Smith was a 1000 yard rusher averaging four yards per carry with 12 tds rushing and one td receiving. Brady was not carrying the offense with his 18tds and 12 picks. In 2002 Brady didn’t even make the pro bowl and the offensive rankings were bad. Those early patriots teams were based around ball control and defense not Brady’s arm.