I like that comparison with Rogers. Being in the same era it's an nice direct comparison.
Comparison with Marino is a bit less direct, but the point that Marino was spectacular on some iffy teams is a good one. Sometimes big traditional passing stats from anyone are because the defense wasn't good, and the QB had to pass a lot.
The team certainly has a lot to do with the results. As far as I can tell, stability is a major part of that.
If they'd lost that first superbowl, would they have stuck with Bledsoe? And when would Brady have gotten a chance?
And if they'd lost and then had a down year like they did, but decided to get rid of Belichick .. Maybe Brady never gets a shot.
At the time he was very much a system guy, loads of short passes with a good chance at completing them. Another coach maybe decides to make him a scrambler or pushes for more downfield low percentage plays, and if his confidence suffers as a result he ends up being average or worse.
There's so much that can go wrong or right during a career.
One player that I think just might actually be the best at his position all time is Gronk. Sometimes even the numbers he's put up in a half season where he missed games hurt would be a very nice season for most tight ends.
And yes, a part of that is system, and another part Brady.
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