Well to say that Tom Brady has had a tough season, would be a general assessment. But to see it unfold in front of your eyes is one thing. The Quarterback started the year by taking a 40-day detour from the NFL. However, upon his return to the battleground of football, things only seemed to get more challenging. Including the unfortunate divorce between him and his long-term partner, Gisele Bündchen. Even after harsh criticism and lack of performances or results to fight them, Brady has been keeping his head low and focused on the task at hand.

TB12 and his supermodel ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, went through an amicable divorce in October. While the couple shares two kids together, 12-year-old Benjamin and 10-year-old Vivian, they have now gone their separate ways. The kids will have to settle for a changed lifestyle now. This Christmas, the children were with their mother in Brazil, only to celebrate it again in two days’ time with their father. Following the major shift in family dynamics, Brady is still optimistic about the future.

Tom Brady opens up on moving on in life

Tom Terrific has already got a move on. “That’s what life’s about. A lot of resilience, overcoming different obstacles over the course of the year,” Brady added. “And then ultimately coming together for a common goal, That’s why I love team sports. I always say, do you care about your team and the people on your team? And do you care about the mission? And that’s what makes a great teammate to me.”

With all the noise surrounding the player, the team was also failing to come through. But the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now destined to play in the playoffs.

14th consecutive postseason for TB12

After clinching the NFC South division title on last Sunday after beating the Carolina Panthers, the team showed a lot of fight and kept the division race from going into the final week. Although this is the worst record (8-8) for the 7-time Super Bowl champion, he will still be going to play in the playoffs for the 14th straight season. This truly is a remarkable feat in such a highly demanding and competitive league.

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Now to suggest that the Bucs might have a chance to go all the way would be a foolish move. But keeping in mind what Brady has been able to pull off in the past couple of decades, it would also be ill-advised to count them out. What are your hopes for the 45-year-old’s chances this season?

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