But former Washington Super Bowl quarterback Joe Theismann fully understands ... “Early on he took some hits,” Theismann said. “He ran and slid once, and he started smiling.

Joe Theismann: I would love to play in the league today. With defensive backs only able to hit receivers within the first five yards, there's no telling how good Art Monk could have been.

But one person who was once in his shoes, former NFL quarterback turned longtime broadcaster, Joe Theismann, offered a bit of advice recently on how he believes Brady should approach the transition.

Joe Theismann, who played for Washington from ... Williams’ helmet-to-helmet hit on Taron Johnson in the first quarter led to the Bills cornerback being down on the field and needing medical ...