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The top question facing each NFL team entering 2017

ByPeter Panacy|
FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 31: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts before a preseason game with the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium on August 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 31: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts before a preseason game with the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium on August 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
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FOXBORO, MA – AUGUST 10: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots watches the pregame action before a preseason game with Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on August 10, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA – AUGUST 10: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots watches the pregame action before a preseason game with Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on August 10, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

New England Patriots

How long will quarterback Tom Brady.. you know, Tom Brady?

As long as future Hall of Famer Tom Brady is quarterback, the New England Patriots will be Super Bowl contenders.

We saw why in Super Bowl LI, and it’s the reason the Pats are widely viewed as favorites again this season.

Brady, who recently turned 40 years old, continues to defy Father Time. And with a new receiving weapon in wideout Brandin Cooks, as well as a healthy tight end in Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots appear to be rolling along light years ahead of the rest of the NFL.

For how long, though?

It’s doubtful, but one might see signs of regression from Brady this season. Of course, the doubters have been saying that for years now.