ALAMEDA – Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson was asked a question so obvious to him he assumed there was a catch.
Is Tom Brady the NFL’s best quarterback?
Well, duh. It still took a moment to muster a reply.
“He’s the best at what he does,” Nelson said. “Who’s going to argue that?”
It’s tough to find a compelling retort these days. New England’s signal caller is on pace to exceed 5,000 yards at age 40. He’s working downfield with cruel efficiency, putting pressure on defenses in new and frustrating ways.
Brady’s the best this year.