Let’s get this out of the way right now: the best quarterback the New England Patriots could and should try to sign in free agency this spring is the one they already have — Tom Brady.
Yes, Brady will be 43 years old before the new season starts. Yes, he may have shown some signs of decline last season with his most inexperienced and ineffective supporting cast on offense that he’s had in years. Yes, he deserves to get paid what he’s really worth for once in his career.
All that being said, the best decision that the Patriots — and that Brady — could possibly make this spring is to sync up for another year (or two, or three).