This matchup may not have felt hostile on the surface, but all it took was a questionable key ingredient, and it was there. Brady was that ingredient after coach Shanahan and the 49ers decided pass on his services after Tom’s departure from New England.
Tom grew up in the bay and is a fan of the Niners. So, of course, he wants to go home and play for the organization he founded as a kid. One thing that has motivated Brady and throughout his career is proving people wrong. Drafted for the 199th time overall can have that effect on a person.
Recently, another example of Brady holding a grudge has become clearer. After his Super Bowl win in his first year in Tampa, Tom appeared on “The Shop” with LeBron James and made some disparaging remarks about an unknown team attached to an “M-for” “definitely more in QB than him.
At the time, it was assumed that Tom was referring to Jimmy Garoppolo and the Niners, due to their history dating back to New England times. Now we know it was the Raiders and they decided to stick with Derek Carr instead of Brady. While the Niners weren’t in their favor, they didn’t sign Tom when they had the chance, which should make for a pretty good battle when the Bucs visit the bay area in Week 14.
Ominous mention Week 13: Deshaun Watson vs. Houston
Deshaun Watson won’t touch the field this season until December 4. Watson will receive an 11-match ban for 24 sexual misconduct civil lawsuits against him. Certainly, letting Watson sit down for 11 games (after the NFL appealed) was better than the six games originally concluded by former judge Sue L. Robinson.
Interestingly, however, the league and Watson/NFLPA’s team have agreed on his eligibility to return in time to play for the Texas team in Houston. You’d think the NFL might want to avoid having Watson in Houston so soon. Ranking and talent are what matters to the NFL.
Jim Haslam, owner of the Browns spell That came after the federation announced an 11-match ban.
This isn’t “technically” a revenge game, but it will be marked on the NFL calendar. Honestly, I feel like the NFL could find a way to stop Watson from showing up in this game. Somehow, somehow. Part of Watson’s suspension was completing a counseling program before he could be fully rehabilitated.
So far, he shows a lack of remorse towards the women he has negatively affected, if his attitude does not. change in November, that might be enough for the league to keep him for at least one additional game.
