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USA Today via Reuters

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Blaine Gabbert is among the unsung heroes of the Buccaneers who have lifted the franchise. But the Bucs’ QB2 is getting appreciation for another reason: being a hero. Gabbert and his brother saved four people from a helicopter crash. Among the accolades, Tom Brady maintained his thoughts and admiration for his teammate.

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Jim Gray sat down with Tom Brady on the latest episode of Let’s Go! Podcast to discuss clinching the division. They also discussed Blaine Gabbert’s courageous act. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback praised his teammate for his noble actions.

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Tom Brady trumpeted Blaine Gabbert for his courage

Tom Brady mentioned, “What an unbelievable thing like literally on a jet ski thing goes down and there. He is, four people jumping on the back of his jet ski, and a really amazing. He’s not trained for that. There’s no training for that. There are for the paramedics and our great police departments and fire departments and people who go out there every day running into problems like that. But Blaine did it too. I mean, sh*t…”

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“Some people almost didn’t make it we shouldn’t let’s not take things for granted. Let’s enjoy what we got and I’m just you know I love Blaine for a lot of reasons, that’s just, it’s another one why,” He added.

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The Bucs’ QB2 was jet skiing at the Davis Islands when he and his brothers saw a helicopter landing in the waters. Blaine Gabbert and his brothers Tyler and Brett rescued the people out of the chopper. They saved lives, and their efforts received widespread praise.

Tom Brady and the Buccaneers could clinch the NFC South but still have one regular-season game to go. But would they witness Blaine Gabbert in action?

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Would Blaine Gabbert be in action for the regular-season finale?

The Buccaneers secured their postseason berth, but they still have a game at Atlanta in Week 18. While the game is like a warm-up game for Tampa Bay, there is a risk in starting Tom Brady as it could risk an injury before a pivotal stretch of games. It could lead to Blaine Gabbert holding down the fort for Week 18.

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However, Tom Brady seems to keep things going. As per Tampa Bay Times, TB12 is willing to play out this year’s final regular-season game. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles also stated that he would prefer not to lose momentum by resting his starters for the rest of the game.

Will Tom Brady be there for the Week 18 finale? Or would Blaine Gabbert take over? It is subject to witness.

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