“He’s Got a Tough Division”- Peyton Manning Surprised With Tom Brady’s Move to Buccaneers
Follow Us
via Getty
FOXBOROUGH, MA – OCTOBER 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks to pass during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on October 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Tom Brady was the 199th draft pick at the 2000 NFL draft. The University of Michigan graduate was selected by the New England Patriots in the 6th round. He won 6 Superbowls and a host of accolades with the NFC team in 19 years. However, the 42-year old stunned everyone when he opted to move to another team in the twilight of his career. Peyton Manning too was amongst those. On SportsCenter, he termed the move “interesting.”
Tom Brady is in a tough division- Peyton Manning
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“I’ve talked to Tom at different times, but never really about that actual decision. He seems happy, he seems excited. I’m a little surprised he jumped over to the NFC. I always see Tom Brady as an AFC guy, so he’s going to have to go through initiation to learn the ropes of the NFC.”
Trending
Deion Sanders Comforts NBA Legend Nate Robinson’s Son Amidst Medical Crisis
April 17, 2024 05:33 PM EDT
Despite Baseball Being 1st Love, Patrick Mahomes Reveals Why He Ditched Detroit Tigers in the 2014 MLB Draft
April 16, 2024 03:50 PM EDT
“RIP”: NFL World Mourns the Passing of 25 YO AJ Simon a Week Before 2024 Draft
April 18, 2024 02:37 AM EDT
Lowest Paid NFL Player’s 2024 Salary Is Nearly 2X Bigger Than Caitlin Clark’s 4-Year WNBA Contract With the Indiana Fever
April 16, 2024 09:03 PM EDT
“Looked Stunning at the WNBA Draft”: Travis Kelce’s Ex Kayla Nicole in Awe as Caitlin Clark Dons ‘Prada’ and Makes History
April 16, 2024 02:38 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest NFL stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Manning is no stranger to switching teams. However, unlike Brady, he stayed in the AFC. This according to him is the interesting bit as he knows the NFC South (Tampa Bay’s Conference) will not want him to waltz in and have a relaxed time.
“He’s got a tough division. I don’t think the Saints and the Falcons and the Panthers are going to just let the Bucs kind of roll into town, so it should make for some interesting divisional games and matchups.”
The retired quarterback also spoke about Brady’s coaches at his new team.
“Tom is going down there to get coached by some guys who I’m very familiar with, guys that know football, that love football.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Tampa Bay’s head coach Bruce Arians was Manning’s quarterback coach until 2001. Their offensive consultant too worked with Manning for a dozen years. Also, Quarterback coach Clyde Christensen was the 1998 top draft pick’s offensive coordinator for 3 years.
Brady is the most successful player in Superbowl history. He won’t have made a move so late in his career just for the money. The Buccaneers last won a divisional championship in 2007. Their only Superbowl win came in 2002. Can Brady bring about a change in their fortunes? Manning certainly thinks so and remarks, “Everybody knows how hard he’s going to work.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The 2020 NFL will begin in September pending the Coronavirus pandemic situation. Meanwhile, the 2020 NFL Draft will take place this week.
“Looks Like A National Champion”- Joe Burrow Beams With Confidence Ahead of NFL 2020 Draft
Written by:
