With journeymen receivers or stars, Tom Brady just wins

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver David Patten scores on a 25-yard reception from Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass. Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl throwing to Troy Brown, Jermaine Wiggins and David Patten and earned his seventh ring firing passes to Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021 file photo, New England Patriots running backs and kick returners coach Troy Brown faces reporters following an NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl throwing to Troy Brown, Jermaine Wiggins and David Patten and earned his seventh ring firing passes to Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, talks with former wide receiver and teammate Troy Brown after Brady appeared at a news conference in Minneapolis. Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl throwing to Troy Brown, Jermaine Wiggins and David Patten and earned his seventh ring firing passes to Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)