Patriots: 10 long-term positives from 2015

1. Tom Brady continuing to drink from fountain of youth

Alright, maybe this wasn’t the case in the AFC Championship, as Brady looked pretty awkward for much of that game as a result of DeMarcus Ware leaping on him every other play. But for the much of the 2015 season, Brady was contending for MVP honors with Cam Newton, and it’s because he found some fountain of youth to drink from every night after he finishes his ultra-healthy gourmet dinner.

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Just look at the numbers. Brady completed 64.4 percent of his passes for 4,770 yards, 36 touchdowns and just seven picks in the regular season. Instead of declining with age, Brady continues to improve segments of his game, such as mobility in the pocket to extend plays.

It sounds funny to say that the strong play from Brady in 2015 is a long-term positive outcome of the season, seeing as how he’s going to turn 39 this summer. But honestly, Brady is training his body and mind to play well into his forties.

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2015 may have ended in agony, but the NFL hasn’t seen the last of Brady in the Super Bowl, that much is for sure.