Tom Brady enthusiasts wouldn’t like what Shannon Sharpe said about Brady, but couldn’t deny his statement too. Two names, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are ever shining in the golden books of the NFL. With several accolades and on-field charm, their NFL career stands unparalleled to date. But there’s a twist in the story with Sharpe’s confession.

Former tight end, Shannon Sharpe revealed how Brady and Manning ascended to the league’s best players. He further emphasized what it needs to be an extremely dedicated sportsperson and added his personal anecdote on why he was a terrible parent.

Sharpe tags Peyton Manning and Tom Brady as selfish

In his “Club Shay Shay” podcast, Shannon Sharpe shared his thoughts on why Brady and Peyton Manning were great. With seven and two Super Bowl titles Brady and Manning sacrificed other facets of their life, to make their NFL journey count.

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Sharing his views, Sharpe said, “You don’t have the level of success that Tom Brady and Peyton and these great. Because I’ve said this when people look at me like I’m crazy. The greater the player is the more selfish they are.” Sharpe clearly highlighted what it needs to be a great sportsperson. He emphasized being selfish toward their growth and improving their on-field prowess. But there’s a catch in this selfishness.

One of the major events in the NFL landscape is Brady and Gisele’s divorce. The major reason for the divorce is speculated to be Brady’s too much inclination toward the league, where he fell short of dedicating his time to his family.  However, it was not only about Brady and Manning. Sharpe highlighted his tenure in the NFL. Where he revealed how football made him a terrible parent.

Shannon Sharpe reveals he was a terrible parent

Sharpe revealed his personal anecdote when he was dedicated to getting into the NFL. Highlighting his obsession Sharpe revealed, “I’ll be the first to admit. I was a terrible parent. It (NFL) drove me crazy because all I thought about was football. That’s all I thought about. How could I get better? Some kid in high school want my job, some kid in college want my job. I obsessed from the time I was about 11 or 12 when I really thought about going to the NFL.”

The sporting landscape is all about consistency and dedication. Brady and Manning’s on-field charm is hailed by the masses, but the work they dedicate and the sacrifices they make go unnoticed. Brady took retirement in 2023 and Manning in 2016. After their retirement, both of them are busy carving a successful career outside of the NFL. Where Manning is making waves with his produced shows like “Quarterback”. Simultaneously, Brady entered the world of English soccer by becoming a minority stakeowner in Birmingham City F.C.

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