The Tampa Bay Buccaneers currently have one of the deepest wide receiver cores in the upcoming season. The offensive unit is packed with some of the elite wideouts. Not to mention, the new inclusions have bolstered the options even more. The quarterback Tom Brady is undoubtedly happy about the fact that he has several choices to utilize and is grateful to all those athletes who helped him become one of the greatest players of the sport.
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While speaking in a recent press conference, the seven-time Super Bowl champion reiterated the value of all the players who played a pioneering role in molding his career. Especially the wide receivers and tight ends hold a special place in his heart.
This year his former rival Julio Jones has managed to enter the locker room and will share the field alongside Brady. When asked if he had bonded with the wideout, Brady said, “Julio’s really easy to have chemistry with; he’s an elite wide receiver in the NFL,”.
Moreover, he also called out the name of other wide receivers, saying that it was a blessing to be able to share the field with some of the greatest players of all time.
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“…to have the opportunity for me to play with Mike, Chris, Julio, Antonio, Randy Moss, Walker. Julian Edelman, Daniel Amendola, Troy Brown, David Patton. It’s really amazing amongst many other guys too tight ends like Gronk and Ben Watson. You know I am very blessed in my football career to play with a lot of amazing players that have elevated me personally and professionally to be the best I could be,” he added to his explanation.
Julio Jones wants to be held accountable for Tom Brady
The veteran star is gearing up to play in his first season for the Buccaneers. Earlier, Jones and Brady met each other as rivals while playing for the Falcons. But the situation is different when they are wearing the same jerseys.
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While speaking to the reporters during the practice sessions, Jones affirmed that he was more than excited to be a part of the team that involves Tom Brady and other greats like Mike Evans. The seven-time Pro Bowler said, “I have to be accountable for him (Tom Brady).”
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Well, the stakes are high this season. The 45-year-old quarterback is playing in his 23rs NFL season and probably his last campaign in the league. Thus, it becomes a responsibility to hang up the cleats on a high note.
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