Although he shared time with Henson for the majority of the season, he still emerged as the solo starter for the last four games, wrapping it all up with an overtime victory over Alabama in the Orange Bowl 35-34.
Scouts gave mixed reviews about Brady. While he had amazing work ethic, attitude, and drive there was something lacking. His durability.
He was 6-4 sure, but only just over 200 pounds. He wasn’t a mobile Quarterback, and eventually was pegged as a solid back up, not worthy of ever getting a starting job. Bill Belichick was one who saw something in him. And come 6th round of the 2000 draft, Tom Brady was a New England Patriot.
What’s interesting is Brady actually lost his cool. During the draft, he had envisioned going during the first two rounds he recalls...and after the 4th or so round his parents said he grabbed a baseball bat and decided to do a little “landscaping” in their backyard.
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