Really good perspective from Christopher Price…
In 2006, Brady – who had turned 29 prior to the start of the season – struggled out of the gate as he worked to build a bond with the newcomers. Even though there were some wobbly moments, that team still had a 6-1 record after seven games. There were plenty of growing pains. Through the first seven games that season, Brady complied more than 60 percent of his passes on just two occasions and topped 300 receiving yards on just two occasions. On more than one occasion through the early stages of the 2006 season, the Patriots were saved by an overachieving defense, as New England eked out early wins over the Bills and Jets.
