Exploring hot topics around the New England Patriots in mailbag form:
Why does Brady accept being the most underpaid player in sports history? And why won't Kraft and Bellichek just pay him somewhere close to what he is worth? If Aaron Rodgers is worth 33mm then Brady is worth 50mm
Bill, with Aaron Rodgers cashing in with a big extension this week, it's timely to revisit Tom Brady's motivation with his contract and how it's been a great bargain to the Patriots. As he has said, the idea of going for every last dollar has never been his primary motivation, and part of his mindset is that if the Patriots have more money to spend on other players, it will help them field a more competitive team.