Tom Brady unleashed a torrent of criticism at "selfish" young footballers in an explicit rant that underlines what made him the competitor
In an episode of Deep Cut with VicBlends, aired on 11th April, Brady and the famed barber-mastermind content creator engaged in a deep conversation involving mental health, underdog psyche, and guidance for budding players.
"I think the biggest problem with a lot of f****** kids these days, it's all about them," Brady professed, underlining the mentality that allowed him to go from 199th NFL Draft pick to seven-time Super Bowl champion.
"Their brand, their social media. When it's about 'me' and then not about 'us,' well there's no way to succeed as a team if all you're doing is thinking how selfish it is for you to get the attention. The point of life is what we could do, how do you help other people finish the race? "
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Having risen from humble origins to be celebrated by many as the NFL's most exceptional quarterback, Brady stands as a beacon. Commencing his stellar career at San Mateo High School, Brady elected to attend the University of Michigan, where he made just 20 attempts in his first two seasons before leading the Wolverines to back-to-back 10-win seasons.
Despite this, less-than-stellar athleticism and a notorious 5.17-second 40-yard dash contributed to the future legendary player's descent to the sixth round.
"That 199 mentality, it's a good mentality to have," Brady remarked, reflecting on his journey from the 199th overall pick to NFL greatness. "If I were still playing football, I'd still feel like I was the underdog. But I don't approach anything differently."
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Brady's 'underdog' mindset has been a driving force behind his extraordinary NFL career. Starting as a backup for the New England Patriots, he quickly became their star quarterback, smashing records for wins, passing yards, and Super Bowl victories.
He's also been a guiding light for up-and-coming players like Mac Jones, J. J. McCarthy, and Shedeur Sanders, who consider him a mentor.
Brady extended his illustrious career until the age of 45, when he retired for good, 12 months after he reversed his initial decision to play on for one more year. But the door open for an astonishing comeback, akin to Michael Jordan's return to basketball, remains slightly ajar.
"I'm not opposed to it," he said, leaving fans wondering about his future. "I don't know. I'm always going to be in good shape, always be able to throw the ball. So, to come in for a little bit like MJ coming back... I don't know if they'd let me, but I wouldn't be opposed to it."