“One Man Wolf Pack” Tom Brady Cherishes Friendships On The Field: “That’s why you have teammates”

Tom Brady and the rest of the NFL world cannot ignore the severe mediocrity in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ performance. It’s not often that fans get to criticize the seven-time Super Bowl champion, especially over a long duration. But, this season, Brady’s underperformance has called for scrutiny. Not one to sweep things under the carpet, TB12 has not shirked away from taking responsibility. Brady did not hold back from stating what his team can do better for the rest of the season.

While Brady is optimistic about the Bucs’ upcoming games, what of the below-average report card the Bucs have received in the last few weeks? Until now, the Bucs have had a rollercoaster of a season. So how is their quarterback dealing with the pressure? Speaking to the media ahead of the Bucs’ Week 13 game, Brady provided some eye-opening insights.

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TB12 was questioned about he keeps negative thoughts at bay. As a high-profile athlete, whose every move is scrutinized, there’s no doubt that the stakes are high. Brady’s response to keeping those thoughts from eating at him is rather wholesome.

Tom Brady knows the significance of having strong bonds

Despite being the most decorated quarterback in the league, the 45-year-old does not undermine the value of having a unified front. Relationships within the team are key to success during the season. No matter the success of an individual, bonds between teammates can make or break a season. With 23 years of experience in the league, Brady knows that better than anyone. He said, “I think that’s why you have teammates, you know so when you’re not feeling great they help you feel better and you got people that support you and that’s why it takes everybody.” But TB12 hasn’t always looked at things this way. By his own admission, the quarterback was more of a one-man army.

After the 2017 AFC Championship game, where Brady and the Patriots defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, Brady took to Instagram. The quarterback posted a picture of his then-Patriots teammates Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett. His caption said, “You guys might not know this, but I consider myself a bit of a loner. I tend to think of myself as a one-man wolf pack.” His caption proceeded to elaborate on how his wolf pack grew because of the aforementioned players. Currently, Brady has taken an optimistic stance about the rest of the Bucs‘ regular season. He does not want to define the rest of their games by looking at the past. Brady has assured the NFL world that the Bucs’ were giving it all they had to turn things around. But, will that be enough in the postseason?

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