... contract with the New England Patriots on Thursday. The deal guarantees Brady $48.5 million, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL. 

Brady and the Patriots have been negotiating this extension for some time, but both parties wanted to ensure it was done before Sunday's opener. 

Was the deal worth it? Here are five reason why it was, and five why it wasn't. 

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