This hasn't been a typical offseason for Tom Brady. First, it started with a playoff loss to the Denver Broncos. Shocking, when you consider that before last season Brady had more offseasons begin with Super Bowl victory celebrations than not, and that he never had one commence with a playoff loss. (Full article: 755 words)

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