Bucs' Tom Brady Says He Must Do a Better Job of Controlling His Emotions During Game
Sep 23, 2022
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 18: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets pumped up before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-New Orleans Saints regular season game on September 18, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is no stranger to destroying a tablet or two on the sidelines during games, and the seven-time Super Bowl champion admitted this week that he needs to do a better job of controlling his emotions.
“I can always do better. I can always obviously do better as a quarterback and, yeah, not let my emotions get the best of me. Sometimes they do. It’s an emotional sport. It’s an emotional game, and we’re all out there trying to do the best we can do.
“And you’re right, I think there’s a frustrating part for all of us when you get a little older and you expect it a certain way and it doesn’t go exactly the way you want. But that’s it, that’s the way it is, and I’ve got to do a good job as a leader to be at my best regardless of how I feel about a certain situation.”
Brady was captured on camera throwing his tablet in frustration during a Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints. During the 2021 season, he was also caught tossing his tablet in a game against the Saints.
The Microsoft tablet might want to sit out the next Tom Brady plays the Saints. pic.twitter.com/l062fvG9aZ
During Sunday's game, Brady and the Buccaneers were held off the scoreboard heading into the third quarter. The veteran's frustrations were understandable given the fact the offense couldn't get anything going, though we haven't seen many quarterbacks hurl their tablet like Brady has.
Speaking on his Let's Go! podcast (h/t Jeremy Layton of the New York Post) with Jim Gray this week, Brady joked about the incident:
“I’ve had a pretty bad record against that tablet, unfortunately. I think I forgot the password and I couldn’t log in, so those things can be frustrating. Unfortunately, the tablet just happens to get in the way, and obviously that’s the reason things weren’t going great yesterday, so I had to take it out on the poor, meaningless tablet.
“I’m trying to make sure I don’t throw my arm out when I throw it, but I was pretty pissed yesterday. Until I get it right, I’m going to keep doing it. Obviously, with repetition being the key to success, I gotta get the perfect tablet slam, which I haven’t got yet. Tune in next week to see if it happens.”
Brady is one of the most competitive players in football and he's gunning for his eighth Super Bowl title this season with retirement inching closer. So emotions will probably continue to run high for the signal-caller this year.
The Buccaneers are 2-0 entering a Week 3 matchup against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. It's reasonable to believe we could see another tablet slam this weekend in what should be a highly competitive matchup.
Tom Brady Has No Issue with Finger Injury Ahead of Packers vs. Bucs Week 3 Matchup
Sep 23, 2022
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 23: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before the NFC Divisional game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 23, 2022 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's finger injury doesn't seem like it's going to be an issue going into Week 3.
Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Brady had no problem with his finger during Friday's practice and he's "ready to go" after taking every rep.
ESPN's Jenna Laine confirmed Brady will play Sunday despite being added to the team's injury report Friday.
It's unclear exactly what happened to Brady's finger. He was seen shaking his throwing hand at times after suffering an apparent injury vs. the New Orleans Saints.
Speaking to reporters earlier this week about the issue, Brady said he feels "great." The Bucs haven't listed their star quarterback on the injury report.
Brady and the Bucs offense are off to a slow start through two games this season. He is completing 59.0 percent of his attempts with 402 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Injuries have been a big problem for Tampa's offense early in the year. Chris Godwin and Julio Jones missed the Week 2 win over the Saints. Both players missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
The 45-year-old quarterback has been pretty durable throughout his 23-year career, appearing in at least 15 games in all but three seasons. He only missed significant time because of injury during the 2008 campaign.
Brady appeared in just one game during the 2000 season as a backup to Drew Bledsoe. In 2008, he appeared in just one game before suffering a torn ACL and missing the remainder of the season.
The three-time MVP then missed four games in 2016 following a suspension for the Deflategate scandal.
Brady is aiming to win his eighth Super Bowl this year and his second with the Buccaneers. If he's sidelined for long, that dream may not become a reality.
Despite their struggles on the offensive end, the Bucs are off to a 2-0 start heading into Sunday's marquee matchup with the Green Bay Packers.
Buccaneers' Tom Brady Feels 'Great' Despite Apparent Finger Injury
Sep 23, 2022
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 18: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets pumped up before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-New Orleans Saints regular season game on September 18, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has his team atop the NFC South with a 2-0 record entering Week 3, and he told reporters Thursday that he's feeling "great" despite dealing with an apparent finger injury.
“I feel great," Brady said. "It’s football season, so … yeah."
Brady has not been listed on the injury report this week.
However, he acknowledged on his Let's Go! podcast with Jim Gray (h/t Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times) that the ring finger on his throwing hand is sore after a mismanaged exchange with center Robert Hainsey during the team's Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints.
"I banged it up pretty good, but it didn’t affect me at all in the game," Brady said. "It’s just going to be sore throughout the week, but one of those bumps and bruises that come along with playing."
Brady added: "You get hit, you get kicked, you get kneed. All these things come up, and it’s demolition derby out there. It’s who can recover fast enough in order to put yourself in position to practice, prepare and then go play well the next week."
The 45-year-old completed 18-of-34 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown against the Saints. He hadn't thrown for less than 200 yards in a game since December 2020.
While Brady intends to take every Wednesday off from practicing this season for extra rest, he appeared at Tampa Bay's mid-week practice this week. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the veteran "felt good enough to physically participate."
That would seem to indicate that Brady's finger is feeling fine. However, the Buccaneers have a huge game coming up against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, so he likely wanted to get in some extra reps this week ahead of an important NFC matchup.
Through two games, Brady has completed 36-of-61 passes for 402 yards and two touchdowns against one interception. It's not exactly an ideal start to the season for the seven-time Super Bowl champion, but his team is 2-0, and that's all that matters.
After facing the Packers on Sunday, the Bucs will face another tough opponent Oct. 2 in Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. So, there's probably not going to be much rest for Brady moving forward.
Tom Brady Says Buccaneers 'Have to Reach a Higher Level on Offense' amid Slow Start
Sep 22, 2022
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 18: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets pumped up before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-New Orleans Saints regular season game on September 18, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Amid a slew of injuries on offense, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are searching for answers after scoring just three touchdowns in their first two games.
Speaking to reporters about the offense's slow start, Tom Brady said their responsibility is "to reach a higher level" going forward.
The Bucs are off to a 2-0 start thanks largely to their defense. The unit has allowed a total of 552 yards and forced six turnovers in wins over the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints.
There were concerns coming into the season about what the offense would look like. Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen is currently on injured reserve with a knee injury suffered during training camp. Left guard Aaron Stinnie's season ended in August due to a torn ACL and MCL.
In their Week 1 win over the Cowboys, Chris Godwin was limited by a hamstring injury. He wound up sitting out last week's game vs. the Saints. Julio Jones sat out Week 2 with a knee injury.
Godwin and Jones missed Tampa's first practice this week and their status for Sunday is unclear at this point. Mike Evans is suspended for Week 3 due to his on-field altercation with Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore.
All of this has resulted in the Buccaneers' offense racking up just 607 yards and 39 points through two games. The team has a total of three touchdowns, with the defense scoring on Mike Edwards' 68-yard pick-six off Jameis Winston.
Brady has thrown for fewer than 225 yards in back-to-back games for the first time since Week 14 and 15 of the 2019 season. The five-time Super Bowl MVP led the league in pass attempts (485), completions (719), yards (5,316) and touchdowns (43) in 2021.
Per Football Outsiders' DVOA metric, the Bucs have the sixth-worst offense in the NFL through the first two weeks. They ranked first in that category last season.
Despite these problems right now, the Buccaneers can start 3-0 for the first time since 2005 with a win on Sunday. They are hosting the Green Bay Packers in the first meeting between the two teams since the 2020 NFC Championship Game.
Fantasy Football Week 3: Examining Trade Value for This Year's Top 100 Players
Sep 22, 2022
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates a touchdown in the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
It can be hard not to get complacent if you're riding a 2-0 start, and it can be hard not to overreact if you're licking your wounds after an 0-2 calamity to open your fantasy season.
Either way, though, it doesn't mean you shouldn't be in tune to trends, evaluating your own roster and open to potential deals as others in your league try to fleece you.
As you navigate those treacherous waters, the trade value chart is here to help. These values are created with standard PPR formats in mind. Players not listed have a trade value of one. And as always, may the fantasy points be with you!
Trade Value: 15
1. Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams
Trade Value: 14
2. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts
3. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Carolina Panthers
4. Stefon Diggs, WR, Buffalo Bills
Trade Value: 13
5. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
6. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins
Trade Value: 12
7. Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns
8. D'Andre Swift, RB, Detroit Lions
9. Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants
10. Austin Ekeler, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
11. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
12. Davante Adams, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
13. Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 49ers
Trade Value: 11
14. Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
15. Najee Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
16. Dalvin Cook, RB, Minnesota Vikings
17. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans
18. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints
Trade Value: 10
19. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions
20. A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
21. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Indianapolis Colts
22. Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
23. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Miami Dolphins
24. Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
25. Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens
Trade Value: 9
26. James Robinson, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
27. Leonard Fournette, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
28. Aaron Jones, RB, Green Bay Packers
29. David Montgomery, RB, Chicago Bears
30. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
31. Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
Trade Value: 8
32. Michael Thomas, WR, New Orleans Saints
33. Christian Kirk, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
34. Keenan Allen, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
35. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys
36. Rashon Bateman, WR, Baltimore Ravens
37. Diontae Johnson, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
38. Amari Cooper, WR, Cleveland Browns
Trade Value: 7
39. Darren Waller, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
40. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas Cowboys
41. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
42. Miles Sanders, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
43. James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals
44. Kareem Hunt, RB, Cleveland Browns
45. Cordarrelle Patterson, RB, Atlanta Falcons
46. Josh Jacobs, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
47. Jeff Wilson Jr., RB, San Francisco 49ers
Trade Value: 6
48. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
49. Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
50. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Denver Broncos
51. D.J. Moore, WR, Carolina Panthers
52. Mike Williams, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
53. Marquise Brown, WR, Arizona Cardinals
54. Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders
55. Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
56. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
57. Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos
58. Gabriel Davis, WR, Buffalo Bills
Trade Value: 5
59. Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons
60. Zach Ertz, TE, Arizona Cardinals
61. Pat Freiermuth, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
62. Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
63. George Kittle, TE, San Francisco 49ers
64. Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers
65. Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals
Trade Value: 4
66. Javonte Williams, RB, Denver Broncos
67. Michael Carter, RB, New York Jets
68. Damien Harris, RB, New England Patriots
69. Dameon Pierce, RB, Houston Texans
70. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Baltimore Ravens
71. Antonio Gibson, RB, Washington Commanders
72. Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets
73. Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons
74. D.K. Metcalf, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Trade Value: 3
75. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Detroit Lions
76. Dalton Schultz, TE, Dallas Cowboys
77. Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
78. Russell Wilson, QB, Denver Broncos
79. Tom Brady, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
80. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers
81. Curtis Samuel, WR, Washington Commanders
82. Corey Davis, WR, New York Jets
83. Brandin Cooks, WR, Houston Texans
84. Allen Robinson II, WR, Los Angeles Rams
85. Rashaad Penny, RB, Seattle Seahawks
Trade Value: 2
86. Devin Singletary, RB, Buffalo Bills
87. A.J. Dillon, RB, Green Bay Packers
88. Tony Pollard, RB, Dallas Cowboys
89. Darrell Henderson, RB, Los Angeles Rams
90. Cam Akers, RB, Los Angeles Rams
91. Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets
92. Jamaal Williams, RB, Detroit Lions
93. Chase Edmonds, RB, Miami Dolphins
94. Raheem Mostert, RB, Miami Dolphins
95. Tyler Lockett, WR, Seattle Seahawks
96. Jakobi Meyers, WR, New England Patriots
97. Devin Duvernay, WR, Baltimore Ravens
98. Jahan Dotson, WR, Washington Commanders
99. Jarvis Landry, WR, New Orleans Saints
100. Adam Thielen, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Jaylen Waddle has become such a fascinating player from a trade value perspective.
On the one hand, he was a WR2 last season in standard PPR formats because he was a receptions magnet, with 104 as a rookie. While that didn't translate to elite yardage (1,015) or touchdown (six) production, those marks were still good enough to make him a top-20 wideout.
But there was justifiably concern coming into this campaign that Tyreek Hill might eat into some of his production. And perhaps that might bear out over the course of the season.
After two weeks, though, both players have been viable WR1 options in fantasy:
Hill: 19 receptions for 284 yards and two touchdowns on 25 targets.
Waddle: 15 receptions for 240 yards and three touchdowns on 24 targets.
Some of that production was bolstered by Tua Tagilivoa's incredible, six-touchdown performance on Sunday. A regression to the mean is coming in that regard, and Waddle seems more likely to be affected by it, given Hill's history as a big-play machine throughout his career.
That means you may be able to sell a player in Waddle a bit high at the moment. It's very rare that two players on the same team post WR1 numbers, though it isn't impossible. There's certainly no need to deal Waddle—he's going to have a good season.
But if somebody comes offering a top-10 running back for him after his electrifying Week 2 performance, you should consider such a deal.
It's time to start valuing Amon-Ra St. Brown as a legitimate WR1 in fantasy, though.
Dating back to last season, the 22-year-old now has scored a touchdown in seven of his last eight games. During that stretch, he's notched 70 or more receiving yards seven times, eight or more receptions in eight straight games, and double-digit targets eight straight times.
Amon-Ra St. Brown has scored 20-plus points in six of his last seven games dating back to his rookie season, during which time he’s put up an average of 26.4 points. Last season during his historic season, Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp averaged 25.9 fantasy points. pic.twitter.com/amwIUK7U7n
Amon-Ra St. Brown has seen target shares of 32.4% and 35.3% in his two games this year. This is pretty insane: he hasn't seen a target share below 31% since Week 12 of last season.
This is no longer a small sample size: Brown is a baller. If you can get him at WR2 prices, do it.
Don't push the panic button on Tom Brady just yet. At times in this early season, he's been without his top three wideouts (Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Julio Jones) and three offensive lineman (Donovan Smith, Josh Wells and Ryan Jensen).
Updating Tom Brady's numbers through Week 2:
Time to throw 2.52 seconds, fastest for QBs who started both games
Air yards per attempt 9.7, 4th highest
His arm still looks amazing. I don't think diminished talent is the answer for his drop in raw stats.
It's been a tough start, no doubt. But the veteran threw for 5,316 yards and 43 scores last season. Pick up a solid QB2 option, wait for the Bucs to get healthier and weather this storm. You'll be glad you didn't sell low on him as the season progresses.
Unless you think doubting Brady is a good idea. That traditionally works out just great for those who dare it.
Tom Brady Practices Wednesday for Bucs Despite Previously Scheduled Weekly Day Off
Sep 21, 2022
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 18: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with head coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's Wednesday off days from practice lasted one week.
Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Brady took part in the team's first practice of the week after feeling "good enough" to do so.
Rapoport reported Sunday that the seven-time Super Bowl champion would receive the "not injury related—rest" designation for Wednesday practices throughout the season, giving Brady an additional day off each week.
Brady sat out the Bucs' first practice last week with the rest designation. He was a full participant in their Thursday and Friday practices.
One reason Brady may have decided to take part in the first practice this week is because the Buccaneers offense has struggled. Tampa Bay has scored 39 points, with six coming on an interception-return touchdown by safety Mike Edwards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.
Tampa has a host of key players who are injured. Receivers Chris Godwin and Julio Jones and offensive tackle Donovan Smith sat out the Saints game. None of the three players was on the field at the start of practice Wednesday.
Mike Evans won't play in Week 3 after his one-game suspension for knocking down Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore was upheld on appeal. The team signed Cole Beasley to the practice squad Wednesday to provide depth at wide receiver.
Brady had an unusual offseason as he prepared for his 23rd season. The three-time league MVP left the Bucs for 11 days last month for an undisclosed personal matter. His absence was approved by head coach Todd Bowles.
In his first two starts of the season, Brady has thrown for 402 yards with two touchdowns and one interception with a 59.0 completion percentage. He led the NFL in completions (485), attempts (719), passing yards (5,316) and passing touchdowns (43) in 2021.
The Buccaneers are 2-0 thanks in large part to the performance of their defense. They have held the Saints and Dallas Cowboys to 13 points and 552 yards.
Brady and the Bucs will host the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. Brady has won both head-to-head matchups with Aaron Rodgers since joining Tampa Bay in 2020.
Julian Edelman 'Didn't Get a Call' from Tom Brady, Bucs Before Cole Beasley Signing
Sep 21, 2022
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots and Julian Edelman #11 together on the sideline during the the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Julian Edelman clearly feels snubbed by Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the team signed Cole Beasley to their practice squad.
The former New England Patriots receiver discussed the situation on Inside the NFL:
"[The Bucs] just signed Cole Beasley... I didn't get a call."
Edelman played for the Patriots from 2009-20, all but one of those years alongside Brady. He helped the team win three Super Bowls in that time, winning MVP of Super Bowl LIII.
Though he retired in 2021, Edelman said Brady tried to recruit him to come to Tampa Bay at the time.
With Edelman now more than a year removed from an NFL game, the Buccaneers instead went after Beasley, who caught 82 passes in each of the past two years with the Buffalo Bills. He could play an important role with receiver Chris Godwin dealing with a hamstring injury and Mike Evans suspended.
Edelman, meanwhile, will remain on television.
Tom Brady's Last Pre-Retirement TD Pass Ball With Buccaneers Sells for $129K
Sep 20, 2022
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 18: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady turns to hand the ball off during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-New Orleans Saints regular season game on September 18, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
It didn't sell for more than $518,000 this time, but the ball that Tom Brady threw for his final touchdown pass before a temporary retirement sold for six figures at the Lelands Summer Classic Auction.
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the ball sold for $129,658.
The ball, which Brady threw to Mike Evans for a touchdown during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' divisional round loss to the Los Angeles Rams during the playoffs last season, originally sold for more than $518,000 after the all-time great quarterback elected to retire.
At the time, it seemed like it was the ball Brady used for his final touchdown throw, making it all the more valuable.
However, the future Hall of Famer decided to unretire just 40 days later, which was likely quite a revelation for the buyer who spent so much money the first time around. Fortunately for that buyer, the sale was ultimately voided upon news that Brady would take the field during the 2022 campaign.
The touchdown pass in question came during a thrilling comeback attempt for the Buccaneers.
They fell behind 27-3 in the third quarter of their matchup with the Rams, only to score 24 unanswered points with Leonard Fournette scoring two touchdowns and Brady finding Evans for the 55-yard score.
Yet the Rams spoiled the comeback by moving into field-goal range and ultimately winning as time expired when Matt Gay connected on a 30-yarder. Los Angeles went on to win the Super Bowl.
As for the touchdown ball, any item of memorabilia that is tied to Brady is sure to have some value given his position in the sport's history. He is widely accepted as the greatest quarterback of all time and has a resume that includes seven Super Bowl titles, five Super Bowl MVPs and three league MVPs.
For context, no single franchise in the league has more than six Lombardi Trophies.
Throw in the story of Brady's retirement and unretirement and the fact this ball already sold as part of an amusing story, and it comes as no surprise it still fetched six figures in an auction.
Report: Derek Jeter's Former Florida Mansion Rented to Tom Brady Set to Be Demolished
Sep 20, 2022
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Baseball Hall of famer Derek Jeter waves to the fans as he is honored by the New York Yankees before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on September 09, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
The Tampa, Florida, mansion that New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter rented to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady in 2020 is set to be demolished, per Mary K. Jacob of the New York Post.
Built in 2011, Jeter purchased the home for $15.5 million in 2012. He rented it out to Brady during his first season with the Buccaneers and recently sold the home for $22.5 million in May, 2021, making it the most expensive home to ever be sold in the area, per Jacob.
The mansion has seven bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a gym, movie theater, heated spa, two boat lifts and a salt-water pool. The 22,000 square-foot property also contains 345 feet of ocean views.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen rented this Tampa Bay mansion from Derek Jeter in 2020.
Now, the estate will be demolished.
▪️ 22,000 sq ft ▪️ 7 BR, 12 BA ▪️ Gym, theater, 80-ft saltwater pool
Jeter sold the home last year for $22.5M — the area's most expensive home sale ever. pic.twitter.com/hmvqtOqC40
The current owner is listed under a trust, according to Jacob, and it's unclear what the plans for the property are after the mansion is torn down.
Tom Brady Denies Calling Ryan Fitzpatrick 'That Motherf--ker' on 'The Shop'
Sep 19, 2022
FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 24: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the New York Jets after the Patriots defeat the Jets 41-3 at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
There was apparently another source of vexation for Tom Brady when he was examining the NFL free-agent landscape in 2020.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers star said Monday on his Let's Go! podcast (via Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times) that Ryan Fitzpatrick was not the "motherf--ker" he referenced in an episode of The Shop.
Brady said on the show one team showed interest when he was unsigned before backing out. That led him to think, "You're sticking with that motherf--ker?"
In an interview recently on the Dan Le Batard Show, Fitzpatrick said he thought he was the quarterback in question (warning: contains profanity):
"I still believe to this day that I am that mutha..." – Ryan Fitzpatrick believes that Tom Brady was talking about HIM when he delivered his infamous "that motherf*****" line during free agency 😂😂😂
Not only were the Miami Dolphins thought to be an option for Brady in 2020, but a tampering investigation by the NFL revealed how far back their interest in the future Hall of Famer went. The league discovered Miami vice chairman Bruce Beal had impermissible communications with Brady starting in August 2019, when he was still signed with the New England Patriots.
The Dolphins had Fitzpatrick signed for the 2020 season, and he was positioned as the starter when Brady was making his final decision in free agency. Brady signed with the Buccaneers before Miami selected Tua Tagovailoa in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.
Because of that, you could understand why the 15-time Pro Bowler would be taken aback by Miami withdrawing from contention.
Alas, the mystery remains unsolved. The internet detectives will have to reconnect the dots to figure out who else it could've been.
