Going For 5,000

When Drew Bress broke Dan Marino's passing record last Monday, they stopped the game and had a celebration. He addressed the media after the game and spoke about what it meant to him. Before the game, Coach Sean Peyton mentioned what a special night it would be if Brees broke the record.

Somehow, I can't see this happening with Tom Brady and Coach Belichick. Brady never talks about personal accomplishments. It's all about the success of the team. Belichick would never have given a pre-game interview and provided any remarks about the record.

This brings us to the game on Sunday. Brady has a chance to reach 5,000 total yards of passing by entering the game with 4,897. He would be only the third quarterback to do it.

At the same time, there are all sorts of reports that Brady hurt his left shoulder against the Dolphins. Talk shows are buzzing about whether Brady should sit out the game and play again in two weeks in the playoffs. They cite his physical condition during the playoff run the last two years.

It looks like Brady will play and will probably go for the record . Belichick realizes the great milestone in front of Brady. Neither will acknowledge it, but it's starting both of them in the face.

I hope Brady gets the 5,000 yards, but at the same time, I hope it doesn't mean a one and done playoff run.