When Tom Brady said that going into an NFL season was like being deployed in the military, he was merely trying to illustrate just how demanding the schedule can be.
His point was to give listeners a sense of the type of time and dedication players are forced to put into their work from August until January — especially when you play the quarterback position.
No one should have taken it as Brady suggesting that the two are identical in their nature and importance. We all know that these football players are playing a sport that they love for millions of dollars, while members of the military are risking their lives to protect us and our freedoms.
However, as is often the case in today’s world, heard Brady’s comments comparing the beginning of an NFL season to military deployment and immediately took offense to them.
Tom Brady had to apologize for his comments comparing the NFL season to military deployment during today’s press conference.
As a result, Brady was forced to step up to the podium for his press conference today and explain his comments. He also offered a sincere apology to members of the military and anyone else he may have offended.
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“I almost look at like a football season like you’re going away on deployment in the military, and it’s like, ‘man, here I go again,’” Brady said during his Let’s Go podcast earlier this week while speaking with Kevin Durant.
This is just the latest controversy to take over Brady’s 2022 campaign, as he’s currently going through a well-documented breakup with his wife, Gisele Bundchen.
Brady and the Bucs will take on the Carolina Panthers this weekend, as they look to snap a two-game losing streak.
