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What NFL experts are saying about Tom Brady’s decision to leave the Patriots

As many continue to process the news that Tom Brady is a Patriot no-more, and all but officially heading to Tampa Bay – many NFL experts are dishing their takes on Brady’s big move.

Longtime sports reporters such as ESPN’s Mike Reiss have covered Brady’s entire reign in New England over the past 20 seasons, and must now analyze what that means for the Patriots going into next season, specifically at the quarterback position.

“Tom Brady’s departure has created a massive hole on the New England Patriots’ quarterback depth chart,” Reiss wrote. “Leaving 2019 fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham and five-year veteran journeyman Cody Kessler.