Tom Brady Criticizes Current State of NFL, Sparks Debate

Brady argues the professional game is reflecting the college game, hindering quarterback development; Alex Smith counters, praising the game's evolution and high level of quarterback play.

Tom Brady, seven-time Super Bowl champion, has doubled down on his criticism of the current state of the NFL, stating that the professional game is reflecting the college game more than the other way around.
Brady believes that coaches are trying to control the game from the sideline, which hinders the development of quarterbacks and their ability to read defenses and check out of plays at the line of scrimmage.
He argues that only a few quarterbacks, such as Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, and Matthew Stafford, have the capacity to change plays at the line of scrimmage.
Brady's comments have sparked debate, with retired quarterback Alex Smith disagreeing, arguing that the game has improved and that quarterback play is at an all-time high.
Smith also pointed out that Brady, who recently won a Super Bowl, played in what he considers the most uncompetitive division in NFL history.