The popular saying goes that “we are all generals after the battle”, and it is that although everyone has been dazzled by the quarterback Tom Brady and the seventh super Bowl of his career, on his own team, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, They were not entirely sure of their level for the 2020 season National Football League (NFL).
This was acknowledged by his offensive coordinator, Byron Leftwich, Who was interviewed on the podcast Reception and flow, And confessed that they had many doubts that, at the age of 43, the quarterback could adapt to a new offensive scheme, different from the one he used for two decades in New England Patriots.
“He just thinks about how it’s possible. We watched the videos of Tom (Brady) and we noticed that his arm was still alive, but when you’re close you watch the ball. It’s the way he throws it, it’s friendly and penetrating.”, Assured the one in charge of attack in the Buccaneers.
In the Buccaneers they doubted Tom Brady
In this regard, Leftwich complemented that “It was unique to see him be able to do all this kind of stuff yet. Damn, i just turned 41, and to be able to see it, just to see that it can do things that young people can“It’s complete madness”.
This is the most real answer of @Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich, a former quarterback, was selected in the first round, when Huddle & Flow was asked if he could ever have imagined playing the position at 43, like Tom Brady. pic.twitter.com/KfX5AUML5M
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February 12, 2021
“Tom Brady is a representation of his hard work, of being able to understand and have a goal in mind, and all the sacrifices he had to make to be able to play so long. So, it’s amazing to show it, and so is your commitment. “, Added the Tampa Bay offensive coordinator.
Finally, Leftwich highlighted the winning mentality of TB12, Noting that “It’s hard to be able to achieve these things. There are a lot of obstacles that stand in the way. A lot of people are involved. So it’s a hard thing to get. And when you get it it feels great, and obviously he’s done it seven times, he’s had a chance to do it 10 times. It’s crazy “.