‘Let’s go!’ with Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray returning for season 2
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Tom Brady still has « unfinished business ».
The seven-time NFL Super Bowl champion reunited with former All-Pro wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Gray at the launch of Season 2 of their Sirius XM radio show on Monday.
« Let’s go! » debuted Brady, 45, talking about his decision to return for his 23rd season and sharing his reaction to being named No. 1 on the NFL Network’s Top 100 list.
« You came back after retiring for a short time because you said there was unfinished business, » Gray said. « What exactly would it be after winning seven Super Bowls? »
Brady said he felt he still owed something to the city of Tampa, especially after the tough 30-27 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs.
“Well, I just felt like I had a little bit left. And I want to give it a shot. And I owed it to my teammates, our great coaches and our whole organization,” Brady said.
The QB superstar also spoke of his excitement for the Buccaneers’ upcoming season, with the team’s new look on the offensive line and new addition of star Julio Jones joining a receiving corps loaded with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Rob Gronkowski.
The Buccaneers dealt a blow to their offensive front, as Brady noted the loss of guard Alex Cappa to the Bengals, retired guard Ali Marpe and Ryan Jensen to an injury sustained in training camp.
Although with a new and improved offensive line, Brady admitted the rookies have a lot of work to do.
Gray also acknowledged that the 45-year-old superstar is the NFL’s oldest active player and was ranked No. 1 on the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players list.
« Obviously it’s very flattering anytime you get recognition from your peers. It’s a very cool thing, » the future Hall of Fame QB said.
“I will look back on many accomplishments and feel very privileged and blessed to be playing for a long time. But I’ve always thought these are ultimate team rewards.
Brady also spoke about what’s different now about playing at the age of 45 compared to when he was drafted in the sixth round of the NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
“I think I’m a better football player now, obviously. This also comes with many other aspects of life that continue to change. Because it’s your life, and I think I alluded to it a few weeks ago, everyone faces different things in their life,” Brady said.
« So even though I’m playing in my 23rd year, I have a freshman in high school who also plays football. I have a 12 year old going through his life. I have a 9 year old daughter going through her life. And I have parents.
“I have a lot of things that are really important off-pitch activities and goals that you’re also trying to maximize. So we all have different things going on and I think once football season comes around I really focus on what I need to do and how I need to focus.
The Buccaneers are just days away from their Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, with Brady noting how challenging it will be despite his preparation.
“We are up against a good team. The Cowboys are very talented in all three phases,” Brady said. “They do a very good job with their defensive scheme, they change their fronts a lot. They change their covers.
The Buccaneers will be looking for the first win of the season, though Brady knows it’s a long time coming back to the Super Bowl.
« We’re going to have a good week of training, putting ourselves in the best possible prepared position. And now we’re going to go out there and we have to see if we can do the job. »
« Let’s go! » will air every Monday on SiriusXM throughout the 2022 NFL season, as it will be available on all major podcast platforms.
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