Tom Brady insists that any speculation about his future with the New England Patriots is just that.

The quarterback has said recently that he doesn't understand the obsession over his contract.

"None of it is brought on by the things I’ve said," Brady said. "Again, I said last week, nothing has changed with my status of my team and my standing. I've really been focused on my job. A lot of the hype, a lot of the media speculation is just that. It's probably that time of year where you don't need to focus so much on the wins and losses. You start focusing on a lot of other things. The media has a right to do that. I certain don't. I'm focused on what I need to do this year. We're off to a good start. I want to capitalize here in the second half of the year. That's where I am personally."

Brady's contract won't allow the Patriots to place the franchise tag on him. If no extension is reached, he'll be a free agent in March.

"Again, I don't know why it's being brought up," he said. "I had a good quote that came to mind. Someone told me the past and future are in the mind. I'm in the now. I think that's a great way to live life. I'm not thinking about many things beyond this week. There are some family things I'm thinking about with the holidays coming up, but outside of that I'm thinking about football and how I can be the best for the New England Patriots."