2 great QBs who rode the "chip on my shoulder, everyone doubted me" shtick to the HOF.
The article doesn't really describe a dislike for Brady, just an annoyance that there is a comparison because Joe doesn't think Brady (or other QBs after him I guess) doesn't have to be as tough any more to achieve the highest level of success. The fact that only 1 guy since him has done so dents his argument a bit. Plus, no QB in history has taken more hits than Brady. Increased penalties have not stopped brutal hits. Helmet to helmets happen every single game, for example, despite being "illegal". Guys in Joe's era didn't take care of themselves like today's players do as a routine.
solid shoulder-shoulder hit. Brady got right up. that wouldn't be an ejection today.