Is it time for Tom Brady to acknowledge the Jets linebacker’s impact on his legendary career? Well, mostly yes! Remember that fateful hit in 2001, when Brady’s career took a seismic turn? Well, it’s time to revisit that defining moment in NFL history and ask: Should Brady acknowledge the advice of Shannon Sharpe and buy Mo Lewis a Rolls-Royce?

Mo Lewis, a name synonymous with the New York Jets, may not be a household name for casual football fans, but his impact on the game is undeniable. Born in Atlanta, Lewis was a star at the University of Georgia and wore the iconic number 57. He served as the Jets’ defensive captain and served a remarkable 13 seasons,- a true Jets’ patriot.

Tom Brady’s career debt: Shannon Sharpe appeals for a Rolls-Royce

The Chicago-born 55-year-old has suggested that it’s high time Brady acknowledged Mo Lewis’s role in shaping his unparalleled career. In a recent episode of his podcast, Sharpe reminded his co-host, Chad Johnson, of the pivotal moment when Brady sat behind Drew Bledsoe during his rookie year until that fateful injury.

“Tom Brady should buy that man [Mo Lewis] a Rolls-Royce.” When Sharpe said, Chad Johnson aptly summed it up, saying, “He [Lewis] created a monster.”

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It’s essential to understand the gravity of Lewis’ hit. The hit sheared a blood vessel in Bledsoe’s chest, resulting in him losing a pint of blood an hour. Without that hit, who knows how Brady’s story would have unfolded? Would he still be the GOAT of football? Since that game, Brady has gone on to win an astonishing seven Super Bowls, claim three MVP awards, and throw a remarkable 649 touchdowns.

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So, the question remains: Should Tom Brady heed Sharpe’s advice and express his gratitude to Mo Lewis by buying him a $5,000,000 gift? It’s a gesture that could symbolize the acknowledgment of Lewis’ impact on Brady’s extraordinary career and the NFL’s history-altering course.

Mo Lewis: The hero the NFL almost forgot

Lewis was not just a stalwart; he was a force to be reckoned with. His impressive stats include 1,231 tackles, with 883 of them as solo efforts, and 14 interceptions. The former player was a lethal weapon in the NFL as well. He was a First-team All-Pro, Second-team All-Pro, and a three-time Pro Bowl selection. This is a resume that commands respect.

But, as the saying goes, one moment can define a career, and Lewis’s legacy is no exception. It was September 23, 2001, a day etched in NFL history, when a hit by Mo Lewis on Drew Bledsoe changed the landscape of the sport itself.

In conclusion, Mo Lewis may not be a household name like Tom Brady, but his contribution to the game is undeniable. Lewis now resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife Christalyn, and they have two sons.

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