Back in 2000, the NFL Combine showcased a different landscape as far as the quarterback prospects were concerned. Brady’s athletic prowess was far from stellar as compared to the competitors. He clocked in the 40-yard dash at 5.28 seconds followed by a vertical jump of 24.5 inches along with a 20-yard short shuttle time of 4.38 seconds. After this, he opted out of taking part in the broad jump, bench press and 60-yard shuttle drills.

Tom Brady usually measures his success in Super Bowls, but for a change, he is now contemplating measuring it in seconds. His latest tweet has called the audience to pitch in their predictions for his re-do of an NFL Combine event. The clip captured an ambitious Brady who announced his intentions to his fans of attempting to break his infamous 40-yard dash record. 

Brady takes up a new challenge to break old records

Known more for his precision passes along with his unparalleled football IQ, speed has been something that Brady has struggled with before. This video shows Brady claiming confidently, “24 years ago, I ran a 5.28 40-yard dash. Working out today, maybe, just maybe, we give the 40 one more shot”. Brady contemplates the possibility of revisiting the iconic drill and his assured tone promises something big that is yet to come.

As far as the outstanding blend of elite athleticism and speed in the 40-yard dash is concerned, Regis Crawford, the Arizona State guard is known for writing history at the 2004 combine for completing the slowest recorded 40-yard dash with a 6.05. Even though speed plays a crucial factor in determining a player’s success in the NFL, it is not always so. For instance, Orlando Brown, the former Oklahoma offensive lineman, even posted a 5.85 in the 40 at the combine and later on made his way to becoming a perennial Pro Bowler. 

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Even though the poor 40-yard dash time in the Combine is still haunting Brady, his career stats show a different story. Throughout his career, he has 1,123 rushing yards, averaging 1.6 rushing yards per attempt in his career. But his slow speed has always made him fodder for mockery.

Tony Romo’s playful jab at Brady’s speed

Brady’s 40-yard dash record has found reference long after 2000 as well. The former NFL player and now CBS analyst, Tony Romo, slid a comment about the NFL legend following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers victory over the Buffalo Bills on December 15, 2021. It was during the on-air commentary that Romo remarked, “He’s slow, right? He can’t actually make someone miss.” 

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With the changes in the game, now the narrative has shifted where the NFL witnesses larger players posting sub-5 second 40-yard dash times, Brady still wants to grab the chance to remodel his tarnished past. Fans are eagerly waiting to see the different side of the legendary quarterback. Will Brady be successful in his mission, what do you think? 

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