How Tom Brady Became A Generation’s Icon: From His Trials To Triumph

Published on 06/13/2018
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Wrong Direction

As soon as he started to make a name for himself, Brady was hit by a major setback. He was forced to share the glory with Drew Henson, also a quarterback. In an attempt to keep Henson from leaving Michigan, Lloyd Carr gave him an increased role. He might have had serious competition at the time, but Tom Brady kept his cool and led the Wolverines to victory over Alabama in 2000.

Wrong Direction

Wrong Direction

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Reality

Despite all these challenges, Brady’s success at Michigan was undeniable. However, he was only a lightly regarded prospect once his college career ended because he performed poorly at the NFL Scouting Combine. Tom Brady entered the 2000 NFL draft and was selected by the New England Patriots as the 199th overall pick in the sixth round of the draft. “I’m the best decision this organization has ever made,” Brady would tell Robert Kraft over the phone.

Reality

Reality

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