The Top
At this point, Brady knew what it was like to wait on the bench and watch his teammates be showered with attention. That might be why he played as well as he could in every single game. He even earned a Pro Bowl selection! He was probably concerned that Bledsoe’s recovery would put him in the backburner again. When Tom Brady suffered a leg injury, Bledsoe had to cover for him. However, Brady’s performance in the Super Bowl XXXVI was the stuff of legends! In a single year, he was able to go from benchwarmer to MVP.
Patriots Perks
Brady’s hard work and tenacity paid off as his popularity continued to spread. He would eventually become a household name! Tom Brady had suddenly become the face of New England. The star also enjoyed off-the-field success as he began going out with Layla Roberts, the Playmate of the Year in 1997.