Tom Brady and Jay-Z shared a valuable Sunday morning breakfast with promising NFL rookie quarterbacks, hosted by Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin. Brady, being a celebrated sports icon, has a longstanding relationship with Rubin and his sports apparel empire. Meanwhile, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation company has also invested $350 million in Fanatics. Thus these two GOATs were invited to share their millions-worthy knowledge and experience with the next generation of NFL stars.

Soon the breakfast table transformed into a conference of knowledge, as the food for thought was served. The retired Patriots legend went on to share his insights on how built an iconic legacy, while rookies listened intently. It seems like Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and J.J. McCarthy all walked away with valuable lessons.

Tom Brady lays out the blueprint for the rookie QBs

Who better to guide aspiring NFL quarterbacks than a seven-time Super Bowl champion? Thus Tom Brady did the needful as he began by stressing the importance of teamwork. “The biggest problem I see with a lot of the young players today you guys are making it too much about I and me because of social media, because of branding and all that,” Brady said. He highlighted the difference between being a “star and a champion”, stressing that consistent hard work is what takes you there.

Then Brady went on to share his secret to winning Super Bowls: “Every day of practice is important you know why because I was on the Patriots and we had 20 years winning every day was a big day. I treated a regular game like it was a Super Bowl. So when I got to the Super Bowl it was just another day for me.” Caleb Williams, seated beside Brady, attentively absorbed the advice as the NFL legend emphasized the importance of setting high personal standards. “There should be nobody in your life that should have higher expectations for you than you” he concluded.  Thus Brady provided the quarterbacks with a valuable roadmap for building successful and lucrative careers in the NFL.

Will Caleb Williams and others make use of the masterclass?

Just a month ago, these rookie quarterbacks were being compared to the legendary Tom Brady, facing immense pressure to live up to his legacy. Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy were particularly scrutinized, with speculation swirling about who might land with the Patriots and fill Brady’s shoes. McCarthy even expressed his desire to play for the team Brady made famous, calling it an “honor.” However, ultimately, it was Maye who landed in New England, inheriting the weighty expectations that come with following in Brady’s footsteps.

But he isn’t alone as Caleb Williams also feels the pressure to match Brady’s success. He wants to build a legendary career with the Chicago Bears, just like Brady did with the Patriots. Before even joining the team, Williams boldly stated, “I want to play one guy, No.12,” and expressed his goal to surpass Brady by winning eight Super Bowls. Now, due to the Fanatics breakfast meeting, these quarterbacks have received a masterclass from the GOAT himself. Let’s see how well they use this advice to build successful NFL careers.