This was going to be a column about Tom Brady enjoying one of his finest seasons at age 38. But why stop there? The real story following the New England Patriots' 30-23 victory over the New York Jets in Week 7 runs much deeper than that. Brady continues to strengthen his case for being the best quarterback in NFL history.

"Brady has figured out a way to execute what Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels want to do as well as anybody has been asked to do their jobs," an offensive coach said. "He has taken Belichick's whole 'do-your-job-well' thing to a new level."

Here are three reasons Brady's GOAT status keeps getting stronger.