Bruce Smith complained about his contract every year, wanted to be the highest paid...Andre Reed complained about not getting the ball enough...Jim Kelly criticized teammates and got Chris Burkett released....
Why do you think they will go to 5-11 once Brady leaves? They won 11 games with Cassel....they always have a good defense, offensive line and decent WRs/RBs. Other teams trade up to draft QBs...why can't they do the same?