NFL franchise Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady becoming one of the best to play the game was something unforeseen nearly 22 years ago. However, a clip recently resurfaced on social media of the late great sportscaster John Madden with his uncanny observations and beliefs in the ability of the legendary QB. It was a 2002 clip starring Madden with his co-host Al Michaels during a Monday Night Football game discussing then-New England Patriots QB Tom Brady.

The clip that was found on Twitter was from the time the Patriots were led by head coach Bill Belichick and a third-year rookie QB in Brady. The season-opening game against the Pittsburgh Steelers was being covered by both Madden and Michaels.

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It was Madden’s foreshadowing of the elite talent of Brady that the league would come to know and love many years later.

While talking about Brady and his game, Madden states, “Tom Brady and his calmness reminds me of Joe Montana. I’m not saying Tom Brady is Joe Montana but I’m saying the way he gets back there and makes everything look so effortlessly and easy.”

John Madden recognized Tom Brady and his traits early

Madden compares the poise of Brady in the pocket with that of the legendary Niners QB Joe Montana. He believes that the then-Patriots QB’s reading of the game and getting rid of the ball from the pocket were similar to the 4-time Super Bowl champion. While Brady will not only emulate his childhood idol in Montana but rather eclipse him with his 7 Super Bowl championship victories.

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The game that both Madden and Michaels watched saw Brady throwing for 294 passing yards while recording 3 TDs as the Patriots walked away 30–14 winners against the Steelers. It is a chilling analysis by one of the greatest sportscasters, who showed belief in Brady when no one else did.

The 2022 NFL campaign will see Brady preparing for the 23rd season of his professional football career. The 2021 NFL season gave its fans plenty of exciting moments while also leaving some fans in tears for one reason or another. While losing Madden left a gaping void in the hearts and minds of NFL fans, the return of Brady might be something that provides solace. The Buccaneers fans are waiting eagerly to see their No.12 back on the football field this upcoming season.

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