The Deflategate suspension is finally in society's rearview mirror, and Brady is prepping for his Week 5 return against the Cleveland Browns. (Really, schedule makers? That's messed up.)
We imagine this an exciting time in the blessed life of the Patriots' star quarterback, so it should be no surprise that Brady has a special glow to him as he preps for football.
Some dispatches from Patriots Lair:
How does Tom Brady look? Matt Slater: "He looks good, man. Good hair. Good physique. Stylish. Per usual."
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 5, 2016
Danny Amendola says Brady looks "Tan. Happy. Pumped." Sensing a theme here.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 5, 2016
Chris Long on playing with Brady for the first time: "I've seen him on TV."
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 5, 2016
Gronk: “It’s just like any other week, except Tom’s back at quarterback, baby.”
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) October 5, 2016
Tom Brady throws another football pic.twitter.com/Fbb2KYSfgA
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 5, 2016
And ANOTHER football pic.twitter.com/TVdoJVJd74
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 5, 2016
While we're here, I wanted to call attention to a commercial starring Brady that airs exclusively in the New England area. Thanks for this, Internet ...
Brady has emerged as a sort of counter-culture advertising force when juxtaposed against Peyton Manning's big-box everyman schtick. It's just another layer in the fascinating character study of the two greats.