Tom Brady is the greatest player in NFL history, this is no doubt about that. How he’ll perform this season, however, is far from a sure thing. There are certain factors that could point to him struggling at least somewhat in 2019. Let’s take a look at what those factors are:
1. History
Before Brady, only five players in NFL history have played quarterback at 42 or older: Steve DeBerg, Doug Flutie, Vinny Testaverde, Warren Moon, and Earl Morrall. DeBerg actually retired in 1993, at 39, but came out of retirement five years later, and was a backup for one season, playing in eight games with one start, and only attempting a total of 59 passes.