Tom Brady has taken the football world by storm after admitting how much he hates young players for acting selfishly. However, it seems not every NFL veteran resonates with the take. One such veteran was Patrick Mahomes’ former Chiefs’ teammate Mitchell Schwartz.
Schwartz, who has won a Super Bowl with Mahomes, was quick to react to Tom Brady’s popular take by indicating how he believes TB12 acted selfishly during his days in the NFL.
“Good thing he didn’t start his own clothing/fitness/lifestyle brand and insist on his personal trainer having privileges in the building no one else gets,” the tweet read.
The former NFL offensive lineman believed it was a shot taken at the NIL era of college football that has made student athletes self-aware of their personal brand.
Good thing he didn’t start his own clothing/fitness/lifestyle brand and insist on his personal trainer having privileges in the building no one else gets. https://t.co/1ZpA6ZKTfm
— Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchSchwartz71) April 23, 2024
He pointed out how Tom Brady had a personal coach Alex Guerrero working with him in the Patriots facility which was disliked by Bill Belichick. Furthermore, he mentioned how Brady used his popularity to launch brands and make money out of his likeness.
But it needs to be mentioned how Brady did so after becoming the best in the league and proving his worth to the franchise he dedicated his career to.
Mitchell Schwartz Reminds Tom Brady Fans How NIL Changed the Landscape
After Mitchell Schwartz’s tweet went viral, he doubled down on his response by suggesting how young players are setting their own path to success.
He commented, “You Brady fans are right, kids definitely don’t look up to the best athletes and try to emulate them. So it’s only a coincidence that now that kids are able to get NIL deals and use social media to market themselves and make money like their favorite athletes, they do so.”
The tweet has since seized more than 2.8 million impressions on X. Schwartz is a big advocate of the new generation of football players who have grown conscious about the impact they bring to the table.
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You Brady fans are right, kids definitely don’t look up to the best athletes and try to emulate them. So it’s only a coincidence that now that kids are able to get NIL deals and use social media to market themselves and make money like their favorite athletes, they do so.
— Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchSchwartz71) April 23, 2024
Until now it was the teams who dictated the power dynamics. But with NILs in place, student-athletes (especially high draft picks) can now witness their influence before going professional. One of the biggest examples of it was this year’s case with Caleb Williams.
The former USC QB was the second highest NIL valued football player in college last year who brings more than just top-tier talent to the table. Because of this, he could afford to dictate the terms of his combine. However, as Mitchell Schwartz feels, Tom Brady claims it to be selfish.
