Tony Eason

Eason and Maye represent different eras of Patriots football—one defined by grit and playoff runs, the other by generational talent. Eason's 11,142 yards and 61 touchdowns over eight seasons established New England as a contender in the mid-80s, reaching Super Bowl XX. Maye, the franchise's future, already shows elite arm talent and mobility. Where Eason had to claw for respect, Maye inherited a blueprint for excellence. Both wore the uniform with pride, but their trajectories couldn't be more different.

Tony Eason never made Canton, and frankly, his résumé doesn't scream Hall of Famer. With a 79.7 passer rating and 61 touchdowns against 51 interceptions, he was a solid mid-80s starter who got the Patriots competitive. His Super Bowl XX performance—0-for-6 passing—didn't help his case. Good quarterback, not great. Sometimes that's the line between remembered and enshrined.

The search results don't provide information about Eason's current activities in 2026, so I can't definitively answer what he's doing now. Without access to recent reporting on his post-playing career—whether in broadcasting, business, or charity work—I'd be speculating. If you're looking for current details about his involvement with the Patriots organization or media appearances, that information isn't available in these results.

Eason's 79.7 rating would get demolished by today's pass-happy NFL. Modern rules—defensive holding, illegal contact downfield—would've padded his numbers significantly. His 58.2 completion percentage wouldn't cut it now; he'd need to adapt his mechanics and decision-making for a league that punishes incompletions. That said, his toughness and leadership might've translated. He'd probably be a quality backup, not a starter.

This isn't close, and Eason knew it. Brady's 133.7 rating versus Eason's 79.7 tells the whole story—different galaxies of talent and longevity. Eason got the Patriots to one Super Bowl; Brady got them to six. Eason was the bridge; Brady was the dynasty. Both wore Patriots blue with pride, but comparing them is like comparing a solid starter to the GOAT.