Broncos vs. Patriots: Tom Brady Doesn't Need Josh McDaniels' Help to Beat Denver

Heading into this week's divisional battle between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots, you might just think they scrapped the whole 11 vs. 11 thing.

Instead, it's just going to be Tim Tebow against Josh McDaniels.

Or at least that's what the media seems to believe, as Tebow and McDaniels seem to be the favorites to top every story line.

They seem to be forgetting about someone.

Ben-Jarvis Gre—wait, no. Chad Ocho—nope that's not it.

Oh yeah, Tom Brady.

You know, the guy who is 14-5 in the playoffs. The guy who has thrown for 30 touchdowns and just 16 interceptions in the playoffs. The guy who threw for 5,235 yards and 39 touchdowns this season.

But instead, everyone seems intent on how important Josh McDaniels is going to be.

I agree that this is an intriguing storyline and certainly something that I've never seen before. McDaniels spent the season as the Rams' offensive coordinator, but was picked up by the Patriots as an assistant coach after the 2011 season.

Now, he goes from one of the worst teams in the NFL to being able to help out New England in the playoffs. For some reason, I've always thought a transition like that wasn't allowed.

And furthermore, McDaniels will help the Patriots take on his former, former team, the Denver Broncos. 

But in all honesty, will he really help New England that much in this one?

The Broncos have become a much, much different team since he left town last year. It's not like he can give the Patriots a ton of insight they didn't already know.

Hint: Denver is going to run the ball. A lot. And take a few shots downfield with Tebow. 

It might seem crazy, but McDaniels' impact on this game is going to be minimal. If the Pats are going to win this one, Brady will have to shred that stellar Broncos defense, much like he did in Week 15 (320 yards, two touchdowns).

All the Tim Tebow headlines I can understand. He'll likely have a solid game against this pass defense. But the "Josh McDaniels" press? 

I don't quite get that. It's going to Brady Time this Saturday, and ESPN will realize the error of its ways come Monday:

Never forget about Tom Brady.