Brady was a portrait of greatness.
Tom Brady has announced his retirement from pro football–first reported by Adam Schefter on his Twitter page, and later confirmed by ESPN. Brady will forever be known as the greatest NFL quarterback of all time. His legacy will be discussed as long as pro football is played.
Brady was picked in the 6th round of the 2000 NFL Draft, the 199th pick overall, by the New England Patriots. Not much is expected when a player is picked that low. He might make the team and play for a year or two, perhaps on special teams and/or as a backup player. But Tom Brady was different, a genuine diamond in the rough.
Written off by others, the competitor in him wouldn’t be denied. And when starter Drew Bledsoe went out with an injury, Brady came in and remained the Pats’ #1 QB.
Brady earned his first Super Bowl ring in Super Bowl 36 against the heavily favored Rams. My favorite memory was connected to a game played in Houston, my hometown. Brady and the Pats beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 38. Second on my list is Super Bowl 51, when Brady and the Pats made that remarkable comeback to beat the Falcons. With the win, Brady got his 5th Super Bowl ring, passing Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana.
Definitely a winner, Tom Brady is also a record-holder. It’s a long list, too–most passing yards, most touchdowns, the first quarterback to reach the 600th touchdown mark, 42 4th quarter comebacks, three-time league MVP, five-time Super Bowl MVP, among others.
It was an honor watching you play, a reminder of what greatness is. Thanks for the memories, Tom.
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