The New England Patriots have revealed some 23-year-old notes from the rookie diary of Tom Brady. This gives a sneak peek into the inner workings of the NFL legend’s early days. The Patriots recently shared excerpts from Brady’s rookie diary, giving a hint at the quarterback’s character. It recounts how Patriots’ veterans convinced Brady to shave his head before his preseason outing.
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Brady, after getting his head shaved before his first preseason appearance, jotted down his thoughts on how it brings players together and creates a sense of brotherhood. Brady was willing to embrace team traditions even earlier in the day. It shows how teamwork has been instrumental in his journey to become the NFL’s GOAT.
Tom Brady’s Rookie Diary Reveals the Details of the Night Before Preseason Game
Excerpts from Brady’s rookie diary, released by the New England Patriots, are an interesting source of the GOAT’s early days in the NFL. The night before their inaugural preseason game in Canton, Ohio, team’s seasoned veterans organized a unique tradition for the rookies – ‘head-shaving’.
Brady narrated the incident in his diary, saying, “Last night they got to us after bed check, a couple of guys just stormed into the room and said, “Alright it’s time to go, you can’t be playing your first game without your head being shaved.”
The incident stuck with Brady as a form of team bonding rather than being something on the prank/insult side. The excerpt from the diary continues,
“We had a lot of guys out there and they were just kind of watching as their hair fell to the ground, but it was fun for all of us. We kind of got a laugh out of it. I think this kind of brings guys together, the shaved heads are identifiable for all of the rookies. It was just a fun night. Things could be worse. They did a pretty good job on my head compared to some of the others. They took pretty good care of it.”
.@TomBrady‘s diary from his rookie year is wild 🤯
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 3, 2023
“Just because I made the team is no guarantee that I’ll be here next week. I have to go out and earn my keep every day.”
A look back at @TomBrady’s rookie diary from 2000: https://t.co/ohCEl1vmIT
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 3, 2023
Even at an early age, Brady knew the importance of boding among teammates. He understood how these acts could ease the tension among the players and help them gel easily with each other, so as to give their best out on the field.
Tom Brady Described his Preseason Debut in his Diary
It’s not that Tom Brady always knew that he was destined for greatness. As a 199th, sixth-round draft pick, even Brady would have had a few doubts in his mind. His journey at the highest level began with a preseason debut against his favorite team growing up, the San Francisco 49ers.
In that game, Brady showcased glimpses of his class. The Patriots won the contest 20-0. Brady took the field in the fourth quarter. He completed 3 out of 4 passes for 28 yards. Describing the game in his diary, Brady wrote, “We had a big lead and everyone was playing pretty well, so that made it easier for me when I got out in the fourth quarter. I just went out there and had some fun. It was just playing football like we always do. It was pretty much just going out and throwing the ball in the first attempt.”
Brady wrote that he aimed to execute the plays just like in practice – making easy throws and staying true to himself. After looking at all the details from his diary, it would be fair to say that while Tom might not have necessarily known at the start of his career that he will gain legendary status one day, he sure had all the qualities in him that transforms a good athlete into a legend.
