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Following his retirement from the NFL in 2022, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady continues to be an inspiration. Throughout his career, he has achieved not only impressive feats and accomplishments but also valuable lessons that serve as an inspiration and motivation for many. Fans recount Tom Brady’s past by bringing up a particular saying of the legendary NFL star.?

After all that is happening with Shedeur Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, Tom Brady’s quote might give the 21-year-old star quarterback something to think about. After all, as his mentor, the 5-time Super Bowl MVP has expressed concerns for the rising talent. Could Tom Brady’s college secrets hold a deep lesson for Coach Prime Deion Sanders’ son?

Reviving Tom Brady’s motivational quote

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Savage Post took to Twitter to post a quote by the legendary NFL GOAT and 7-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. The quote reads, “I never once in my life ever said I wanted to be the best of all time. Ever. I wanted to be the best I could be, period. I learned that in college. It didn’t matter what the other guys were doing. It mattered what I was doing.” ? Tom Brady.

Tom Brady recounted his second year at Michigan when he wanted to transfer. At that time, he was among the lowest on the depth chart, and he was given only two reps in practice. He, who wasn’t even in the games, complained to his coach, saying, “The other quarterbacks get all the reps.“?

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To which the coach responded, “Brady, I want you to stop worrying about what all the other players on our team are doing. All you do is worry about what the starter is doing, what the second guy is doing, what everyone else is doing. You don’t worry about what you’re doing.” He also added that since he “came here to be the best” and “to be the best, you have to read out the best.” Brady went on to perfect the two reps, and it grew from 2-10 reps and became the “starter.

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In 2000, Tom Brady became the biggest NFL draft steal when the New England Patriots selected him in the sixth round as the 199th overall. He became the starter during his second season and led the Patriots to the first Super Bowl win. And followed up with five more Super Bowl victories from 2000 to 2019. After his retirement, he acquired ownership of two sports franchises and currently serves as Shedeur Sanders’ mentor.?

Tom Brady is displeased with Shedeur Sanders’ showy behavior

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More often than not, Tom Brady has shown his appreciation and praised Shedeur Sanders for his remarkable performances. He said of Shedeur Sanders, “When you see someone as open to learning and has the thirst for knowledge, you want to be able to support that you know.” But while Shedeur Sanders ticks most boxes, he finds it hard to keep the celebration low-key.?

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Following the game against the Colorado State Rams, Tom Brady half-jokingly shuns out Shedeur Sanders’ desire to get a Rolls-Royce Cullinan. He dismissed the conversation, saying, “I think he needs to get his a** in the film room and spend as much time in there as possible? Less time in the car and more time in the film room.“?

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Shedeur Sanders has the potential to over-flex and put himself in an irrevocable trench if he continues to celebrate at the wrong time. And as he readies himself for the upcoming game against the UCLA Bruins, we hope he gets the message that there will be plenty of time to celebrate after the final showdown. As they say, you reap what you sow.?

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