Tom Brady opened on Thursday about his decision to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the off-season after two decades and six Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots.
Brady told reporters that it was the “opportunity” that took him to Tampa. Buccaneers had talented wide receivers, a rising offensive line and a solid defense – all factors that made the organization an attractive landing point for someone like the future Hall of Fame.
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“I like to think that I didn’t have much of a chance after many years. Becoming a free agent and having the opportunity to continue my playing career, I love the opportunity that presented itself here, which is why I chose it here. I really love the technical commission. I loved the players they had, “said Brady, via Pro Football Talk.
“I looked at those players and I thought, ‘Wow, these are really great players. This would be a good opportunity for me. ‘ Obviously, a different conference and a different division – all of which I didn’t know very well. At the end, [had] many different options. I don’t want to revisit them all, but I am very detailed and complete. I went through a decision making process and thinking about everything that really mattered to me in some way [and] one way or another. Obviously, many family considerations. My son lives in New York and I didn’t want to be too far from him. It ended up being a great fit and the way it was unfolding. “
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Tampa Bay did not have the best start. The team had 3-2 at one point during the season and reached 7-5 before adding four consecutive wins to reach the playoffs as a wild card and defeat three of the best teams in the conference to reach the Super Bowl.
Brady and the Buccaneers will have their toughest test yet at the Kansas City Chiefs. The Super Bowl champions have beaten the Buccaneers earlier this season, 27-24.
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Brady made 27 of 41 with 345 passing yards and three touchdowns. But he had two interceptions.