Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time, as evidenced by the 7 Super Bowl rings he currently has. But, like most sports, it’s a team game, and without some great teammates, Brady might not even get a whiff of the greatness he accomplished.
Over the course of 23 years, one can amass a ton of teammates, and judging by what others around the league and those closest to Brady have said, despite being the biggest name in the entire league, he’s been a locker-mate The perfect teammate in the room. football.
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I’ve always wondered what football celebrities are like when they’re not out in public, and we got a chance to get a glimpse into what it’s like for one of Brady’s teammates in the locker room, like Kyle Rudolph, Brady’s former teammate with the Buccaneers. Interview with Peter King on NBC.
“There was an empty locker next to Tom. I would go look in there and every day, people would put in helmets, jerseys, pictures, footballs, all the things they wanted Tom to autograph for them. There would be notes on them, like footballs Post-it note – “Signed for Jimmy, it’s his birthday. “At the end of the day, almost every day, he would sit there and sign everything.”
Rudolph continued his comments by acknowledging his respect for Brady’s character and emphasizing the respect he has for everyone in the organization from top to bottom.
“My experience with Tom was unbelievable. First of all, the way I treated people. The way I treated the Glazers (Buccaneers owners) was exactly the same way I treated the janitor at 6:30 at night when he and one or two others Individuals are the last players in the building.”
Last season, Brady not only had to deal with football-related matters, but also went through a divorce from his now ex-wife, Gisele Bundchen, and his performance off the field matched his performance on the field. This led Rudolph to praise Brady for his determination and positive attitude on the team.
“If anyone has the right to be a jerk sometimes, it’s Tom. He never has been. Think about what a tough year he had off the field. The most surprising thing to me is that despite all the negativity outside of football Emotions surrounded his life, but he never brought them into the building. “Always positive. “
“When I walked into the team I didn’t think it was possible to be more impressed with Tom. But I was.”
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Brady’s impact as a consummate teammate will continue to be felt. He’s a proven winner, and you don’t get there just by accident or by being the underappreciated guy in the locker room. Brady’s ability to combine all of his great attributes and get the best out of those around him has been demonstrated through his career accomplishments.
Last season was the last for Brady and Rudolph, with both players retiring after the 2022 season. Even more memorably, Brady’s final touchdown pass in the NFL ended up being thrown to Kyle Rudolph. Poetic.
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