You make it sound like golf, and it’s a bit like that, except for the fact that he only has a few seconds to make the throw, as various big guys are running tow

You make it sound like golf, and it’s a bit like that, except for the fact that he only has a few seconds to make the throw, as various big guys are running towards him, trying to tackle him, and the location of the hole depends on what your opponents do. He has to be athletic, though, running away from those chasing him, and, occasionally when there’s no good throw option running himself. I think Brady is doing well because he is lucky (those guys running towards you can end your career quickly), he’s an outlier (his abilities make him change the odds of getting injured, and being able to keep winning games probably helps keeping him motivated) and he likes the game (in professional sports, it’s not a given that players do. Some are more in it for the money and/or the fame) Also, the American football season is short (17-ish games), play isn’t continuous, and players are on the field, on average, for only half the game.