Tom Brady’s traded in his previous number under the Patriots, 12, for the number 7 when he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last year
Every league and sport has its movers and shakers. Those special few who stand out from the rest and make waves wherever they go. When it comes to the NFL and its devoted fans, you’ll be hard pressed to find a follower who doesn’t believe that long-term Patriots star Tom Brady isn’t that player in professional football. No matter what side of the “Brady is the best” fence you stand on, there’s no denying that his recent move to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last year shook the entire football industry. Brady led the Pats from 2000-2019, bringing them to a whopping 11 Super Bowl appearances and 6 wins.
Now as the starting quarterback for a new organization, Brady has continued to prove extremely useful to the Bucs overall success, helping them secure a playoff seat and Super Bowl performance in 2021. Let’s take a look at how the powerhouse player’s influence has easily transformed an entire team and city.
Tampa Bay is now an important football city
Florida’s gulf coast city of Tampa has been given a new, flashier spot on the map after the Bucs 2020 season with Brady. For residents and visitors alike, nowadays the city shines with a culture of anticipation and a football spirit unlike any other. The long-term Patriots quarterback turned Tampa Bay leader has brought an undeniable sense of excitement to a city that was previously been without much confidence in their NFL organization.
As far as other local sports teams go, Tampa is rich in fans. With MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays and NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, the city is home to some gifted organizations in the world’s biggest leagues. However, after the Rays lost to the Dodgers last year in a grueling World Series, fans were heartbroken and disappointed. Tampa sports needed their “light at the end of the tunnel,” and that’s exactly what Brady has brought to the Buccaneers and the entire city for that matter.
Followers are now reviewing NFL odds by expert analysts and pundits as Tampa Bay heads to represent their city in the team’s second-ever Super Bowl appearance and their first in over 17 years. There’s no doubt that Brady has relit the candle of optimism in a place where sports success has been continuously met with anticlimactic endings.
Tom Brady’s list of accolades is most represented by his number of Super Bowl appearances and wins
His “go-getter” spirit is contagious
When you have Brady on your side, you want to perform better. There’s no doubt that being led by one of the best players the league has ever seen motivates people to give the game their all. The former Patriot has been described as an extremely motivated and dedicated football player, performing with the same resilience and power whether on the training grass or playoff field. Because of this, his fellow Buccaneers have a newfound sense of inspiration and motivating force in Brady that was not there previously. The dedication he puts into his own individual exercise routines combined with his ability to motivate others to put in that same work is invaluable to the team’s sustainable success. After all, a quarterback’s ability to lead his team well affects every other offensive play during any given game.
The franchise is hopeful for future success
Along with the city of Tampa experiencing a fresh sensation of hope, the Bucs themselves are extremely happy that Brady is now on their side. Tampa Bay’s management and players haven’t had the hope of a Super Bowl in many years, so having someone come on board that has made them believe in the possibility is a complete game-changer. Brady has transformed the Bucs by swapping out an intercept-heavy quarterback for one who knows how to stay calm under pressure. His football knowledge and motivational spirit has worked together to help Tampa perform consistently well and instill in players an expectation for success.