The Facts:
Brady tore up the NFL with his precision passing and dynamic guidance of the New England Patriots’ offense. That was in 2007, when he ran away with The Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award. Ditto for 2010. Brady won the honor Tuesday for the second time in four seasons.
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The record-setting QB, who had a string of 355 passes without being intercepted, received 21 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. He easily beat Philadelphia QB Michael Vick, who got 11 votes. ... A unanimous choice for the All-Pro team, Brady threw for 36 touchdowns while being picked off just four times. He also led the NFL with a 111 passer rating. His 65.9 completion percentage was second to Philip Rivers of San Diego—by .1. Nobody came close to his touchdown to interception differential: nearest was Matt Cassel at plus-20. ... Also receiving votes were Houston RB Arian Foster with seven; Rivers with five; Atlanta WR Roddy White, Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers, and Philadelphia WR DeSean Jackson(notes) with two each.
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