Patriots Pro Bowler Details the Exact Moment NFL Saw a Different Tom Brady That Went on to Dominate the League Singlehandedly for Years to Come

It was not a one-man show, but Tom Brady was the star of the night. The script was slightly different in 2004, but Brady enjoyed a similar ending on his second trip to the Super Bowl. With the game tied 29-29, Brady did a one-minute drill to put Vinatieri in position for another buzzer-beater. That’s what captivates Patriots Pro Bowler to remember Brady in 2023.

Brady’s teammate witnessed it firsthand and was amazed by what he saw. It was a tough game against the Carolina Panthers, who were giving the Patriots’ defense a hard time. The defense was worn out and demoralized, but Tom Brady was not.

An SB performance made Pro Bowler realize Tom Brady’s exceptionality

One of the most memorable moments for Patriots Pro Bowler Tedy Bruschi, was when he realized how special Tom Brady was as a player. It happened during the Super Bowl game against the Carolina Panthers when the Patriots’ defense was having a hard time containing the Panthers’ offense. As the game wore on, the defense was getting tired and frustrated, but not Brady. Tom stayed calm and confident, took matters into his own hands, elevated the game, and led the team to a thrilling victory.

Tedy Bruschi stated, “The first time I really noticed that there was a different Tom was probably in the Super Bowl versus the uh Carolina Panthers because we couldn’t stop Carolina in the second half because we were gassed.” That was when Bruschi saw that Brady had the rare ability to take over the game and make a difference for the team.

“Del Homme had us figure it out and Tom Brady just ended up picking us up, so that’s when you start to see like, all right he is ready to just take over the team and become MVP type of player all the way to 07 [Super Bowl] when he’s throwing I think it’s 50 touchdown passes and it’s just absurd,” per Bruschi. And that was just the beginning. Brady’s brilliance continued to dazzle everyone for years.

Relive Super Bowl 2004: The Game of Inches

Forever star Tom Brady once dazzled the crowd with 354 yards and three touchdowns, earning his second Super Bowl MVP award, showed his poise and leadership in the fourth quarter, when he engineered two crucial drives. One to reclaim the lead and one to put Adam Vinatieri in position for the game-winning field goal, but he was not flawless.

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Brady made a costly mistake when he threw an interception that resulted in a Panthers touchdown, and his defense struggled to contain the Panthers’ offense, which racked up 29 points and 387 yards. The game was a nail-biter, with a Super Bowl record of 37 points scored in the final quarter. The Patriots prevailed by a slim margin of 32-29. Like forever Tom Brady, like forever memories of competitive games.

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