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What teams are in the Tom Brady Power Rankings?
The Tom Five is out as NFL teams get ready for Week 9. Most of the teams are division leaders, which goes to figure.
What is the lone team that isn’t atop its division? A hint: It has a chance to move up with a win on Sunday.
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Tom Brady is lending a helping hand in the Hurricane Milton relief efforts
Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady announced on Thursday that he would be making a $100,000 donation of food, water and first aid to the relief efforts in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
He also announced that Gopuff was matching his donation, along with other donations made via “Give With Gopuff” to benefit the Volunteer Florida Foundation.
Per AP News, over three million people are without power in an area still recovering from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. There have been reported casualties, severe damage and flooding in Florida.
Brady is encouraging others to help however they can in this tragic situation.
“Keep those impacted by these storms in your prayers, look out for your neighbors, and continue to help out anyway you’re able. Stay safe, and stay strong Florida,” Brady posted on social media.
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— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) October 10, 2024
Brady is doing his part, as relief efforts continue to pour in. Hopefully, his campaign will inspire others to donate as well.
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Tom Brady shuts down Baker Mayfield on national television
NFL legend Tom Brady responded to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfieldâs comments about the post-Brady environment in Tampa Bay.
Mayfield said last week that Tampa Bay wanted him to come in and bring joy back to football for the organization. He insinuated that Buccaneers players weren’t having as much fun when Brady was the quarterback.
Brady led Tampa Bay to a Super Bowl victory in his first year with the team in 2020. It was the second championship win in franchise history. Brady made it very clear on Sunday that he measured success by the end result.
“Well, I was gonna say, I thought stressful was not having Super Bowl rings,” said Brady. “So, there was a mindset of a champion that I took to work every day. This wasnât daycare. If I wanted to have fun, I was gonna go to Disneyland with my kids.”
Tom Brady claps back at Baker Mayfield over his claim that the Buccaneers didn't "have as much fun" under him as they currently are with Mayfield. pic.twitter.com/J86Qyaecid
— The Comeback NFL (@TheComebackNFL) September 29, 2024
Itâs very clear that Brady took his job seriously, and the proof was in the results on the field for both New England and Tampa Bay. These comments showcase the mindset that made him the greatest quarterback of all time.
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Tom Brady still won’t pick his favorite Super Bowl ring, but he did finally reveal his favorite NFL game
Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady revealed the greatest game heâs ever played in. For Patriots fans, his selection should come as no surprise.
It was Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons, where the Patriots stormed back from a 28-3 deficit to win the contest 34-28 in overtime. It was the organizationâs best Super Bowl, and it fully cemented Brady as the greatest quarterback of all time.
Brady went 43-of-62 passing for 466 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. His efforts were part of a massive 25-point comeback with 19 of those points being scored in the fourth quarter alone.
Brady appeared on the âRoommates Showâ earlier this week and broke down why the Atlanta Super Bowl was his favorite.
“I’d say the greatest game I was ever a part of was the one where we beat Atlanta,” said Brady. “Sometimes, even the next day, I remember I turned the tape on because as a player, you don’t see so much of what’s going on. You just kind of see from your little narrow perspective. I remember going back in the times that Iâve watched that game ever since, and I go holy [expletive]. I still canât believe we won that game.”
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Super Bowl LI is certainly one of the more memorable moments for Patriots fans. It was one of the greatest Super Bowls in NFL history, and it also helped the Patriots build a second dynasty in the Brady era.
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A top rookie draft pick is aiming to follow in Tom Brady’s footsteps all the way down to the diet
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is emulating New England Patriots legend Tom Brady in a unique way. Williams is following Bradyâs diet, as the rookie gets set to become the face of the Bears franchise.
There is a connection between the two signal-callers. Williams and Brady met back in May for a rookie breakfast during the Fanatics event.
The two have stayed in touch, with Williams coming to Brady for advice on how to navigate the league. Williams has adopted some of Bradyâs habits, including his diet.
ESPNâs Courtney Cronin wrote:
For his part, Williams has adopted several of Brady’s processes. He started doing Brady’s TB12 diet before training camp. The strict regimen follows a mostly plant-based diet which eliminates things like sugar, refined carbohydrates and caffeine with the goal of reducing inflammation.
Bradyâs longevity is certainly something to study.
Learning and adopting as much from Brady as possible certainly isn’t a bad thing. Williams has previously stated that he wants to have a career like Bradyâs. It makes sense that he’d want to match his habits.
Davante Adams reveals a dream QB scenario
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams indicated he wants to play with legendary quarterback Tom Brady.
Brady is currently in talks to become a minority owner for the Raiders. While his return would be far-fetched, Adams wants it to happen.
It’s understandable considering the struggles the Raiders have had at the quarterback position. Derek Carr, Jarrett Stidham, Jimmy Garoppolo, Aiden OâConnell and Brian Hoyer have all been under center for Las Vegas during Adams’ two-year tenure with the team.
However, Adams has still managed to produce during his time in silver and black with 203 catches for 2,660 yards and 22 touchdowns. He was recently on the âClub Shay Shayâ podcast and talked about the potential of playing with Brady.
âLook, Tom know how I feel about him, man,â Adams said. âAnd the other part is I think Iâd be the first person that played with Tom and Aaron [Rodgers]. So that would be pretty cool. I mean, heâs getting older, but he got to still be able to throw it better than half of these dudes in the league.â
An Adams-Brady connection would certainly be something that would excite the NFL.
Brady would have to come out of retirement first. That alone would create some major buzz. Crazy things happen in the NFL all of the time, but this would certainly top the list.
It’s safe to say Patriots fans probably wouldn’t love the idea of Brady returning for another team, especially after he was just inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
They can find solace in the likelihood this scenario remains in the pipe dream category.
Tom Brady took the No. 5 spot on ESPN’s ranking of the top 100 professional athletes so far this century
ESPN recently released their rankings of the top 100 professional athletes of this century so far, and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady came in at No. 5 on the list.
Here’s what ESPN’s Mike Reiss had to say about the GOAT’s ranking:
When Brady was asked which of his seven Super Bowl rings was his favorite, he was fond of answering: “The next one.” That sums up the player whom Bill Belichick referred to as the “ultimate winner” who often played his best when the stakes were highest. Belichick noted how Brady entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick “with little to no fanfare” and left “as the most successful player in league history.” Said Belichick: “His relentless pursuit of excellence drove him on a daily basis. His work ethic and desire to win were both motivational and inspirational to teammates and coaches alike.”
The only athletes ranked ahead of Brady were Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James, international soccer legend Lionel Messi, tennis icon Serena Williams, and U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
To check out the full top 100 list at ESPN, click here.
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An NFL legend revealed his big issue with Tom Brady
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens might have a bone to pick with Tom Brady.
When appearing on “The Bubba Dub Show,” Owens claimed he felt disrespected by Brady for not responding to his offer to join him in Tampa Bay late in the 2021 season.
Owens was looking for a chance to play in the NFL again, and an opportunity seemed to have presented itself after Antonio Brown’s meltdown at MetLife Stadium during the Buccaneers and New York Jets game. Brown was cut from the team after that incident, and Owens was hoping for an opportunity to help fill the void for the Buccaneers.
He was 48 years old at the time and had been out of the NFL since 2010, when he last played with the Cincinnati Bengals.
âTom Brady ignored me, bro,â Owens said. â…I reached out to him through Randy [Moss] and a couple of other people just to come in and play third down and red zone situations. You know this dude really ignored me, bro?
“It just shows you the lack of respect, and then when they get in front of you, they want to act like they respect you. Me, I’m a Hall of Famer. You’ve seen what I’ve done on the football field. But it just goes to show how arrogance comes into play.”
Owens played organized football recently, as a member of the Zappers in Fan Controlled Football. It was clear that he did still have something left in the tank.
Yet, playing in the NFL at almost 50 years old would have been a tough task. If nothing else, you have to admire his confidence.
Tom Brady has an opportunity to win another trophy
“The Greatest Roast Of All Time: Tom Brady” received an Emmy award nomination on Wednesday for Outstanding Variety Special (Live).
The full list of nominees for the 76th edition of the awards show was released on Wednesday, and Bradyâs Netflix special was among the nominees, per Deadline.
Other contenders in the category include the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show, 66th Grammy Awards, The Oscars and the 76th Annual Tony Awards.
The Brady roast was a star-studded affair with some of the biggest names in comedy coming out to roast the greatest quarterback of all time. Ben Affleck, Andrew Schultz, Nikki Glazer and Tony Hinchcliffe were just a few of the roasters who spoke onstage.
Former Patriots players Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski and Drew Bledsoe also took their turn to get in some verbal jabs at Brady.
The nomination itself is quite the paradox, given that Brady said he regretted doing the roast after the fact. Nevertheless, it puts him in a familiar spot, as he has another opportunity to take home a trophy.
Tom Brady casually played in a pickup football game and looked good doing it
Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady picked up a football again over Thursday’s Fourth of July holiday, as he attended Michael Rubinâs White Party.
Rubin is the CEO and founder of Fanatics. His White Party is an annual event attended by A-list celebrities dressed in all white.
Brady was part of a pickup football game throwing passes to rapper Travis Scott. He faced off against Houston Texans Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Stroud, who teamed with rapper Quavo.
It was a star-studded game, as Miami Dolphins’ three-time Pro Bowl receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons were also involved. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin had perhaps the biggest highlight of the day, as he was able to pick off Brady for six points.
It was a fun event that gave Brady a chance to let loose with some of the best in the sports and entertainment business.
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— Bobbalam (@notbobbalam) July 4, 2024
Brady probably wonât be coming out of retirement, but he still looked great throwing the football for a 46-year-old.
