As if you needed a reminder, this is why we love Tom Brady

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For most NFL quarterbacks, failing to convert on a third and short play when you're already up 10-3 in the second quarter isn't the end of the world. They might shake their head and waltz slowly back to the sideline before tossing on their jacket and reaching for a gatorade. There's a good chance they'll proceed to stuff their helmet under the bench and ride some pine while waiting for the coach to discuss, diagnose and remedy what went wrong.

Forget what most NFL quarterbacks might do in this situation because Tom Brady isn't like the rest. Brady was vintage Brady last night in Pittsburgh, torching a stellar Steelers defense to the tune of 30-43, 350 passing yards and four touchdowns, leading the Patriots to a 39-26 victory that has New England sitting pretty at 7-2. However, despite his gaudy 117.4 QB rating, it was Brady's sideline rant that spoke volumes about his character, work ethic and utterly irreplaceable importance to the team.

When was the last time you saw Peyton Manning gather his troops on the sideline and sound off on them like a disgusted drill sergeant in the trenches? Maybe Drew Brees? Or Mark Sanchez? Ben Roethlisberger? Didn't think so.

For all of you who forgot, Tom Brady is still Tom Brady. His sideline rant last night in primetime on Sunday Night Football proved to the world this fact. Who cares if he poses for GQ and pitches cologne, expensive watches and DirecTV Sunday Ticket. Don't let PTI and Jim Rome fool you into thinking he's he's all Hollywood now just because he's married to a Victoria's Secret Supermodel and has long hair. He's still that sixth round pick with a chip on his shoulder.

But, he's also matured. At 33, he's wise beyond his years. As great as those three Super Bowl victories were, that dynasty is somewhat of a distant memory. It's going on six years since the Pats last won a Lombardi trophy and Brady knows that to bring the Patriots back to the big game it takes perfection. Anything less and you come up short. The David Tyree Play That Shall Not Be Mentioned against the Giants in the 2007 Super Bowl is painful proof of this. Not even 18-1 is good enough.

Brady's striving for perfection. He's not just erupting on the sidelines for show when they can't convert a third and short. He's teaching. He's inspiring. He's dripping with passion and his tirade is a prime example of that "it" factor that doesn't show up in the box score. There's no statistic for it. If you're a New England Patriots fan, this is the Brady you love.