Brad Johnson Talks Tom Brady
October 30th, 2020
The man who quarterbacked Tampa Bay to Super Bowl glory keeps a close eye on his Buccaneers.
Only one man has that title, and its Brad Johnson.
Now 52 years old, Johnson hopped on CBS Sports Radio this week and talked Bucs for 20 minutes.
Multiple times Johnson noted how stunning it is that Tom Brady has completed passes to 14 different pass catchers this season. Johnson called it “crazy,” especially after a washed out offseason thanks to The Sickness and Brady landing on a new team.
“First guy gets open gets the ball,” is how Johnson described Brady’s game, and Johnson said he hopes newcomer receiver Antonio Brown understands that won’t change when he’s on the field.
As for Brady, Johnson is blown away not just by Brady’s age, but even more by the quality of play and how he carves up opponents in many ways.
“It’s incredible. And Tom, the way he plays, he’s playing the same way he played at 27, the same way he played at 34, the same way he played at 39,” Johnson said. “What you say is, he’s like an assassin. He’s a surgeon, man. He cuts you up.”
As for what Brady brought to One Buc Palace, Johnson sees the impact.
“What he does, he bring out the greatness of others, and that greatness is belief in winning,” Johnson said. “…That’s part of the culture change that whole building’s going through the past six months.”
Lastly, Johnson really wanted it known that he was on the bandwagon for the Bucs defense starting late last season, not just this year.
October 30th, 2020 at 1:47 pm
brad johnson the man, really loved your play bro, best QB we ever had, right up till this season sorry man, but you said it all in this interview, LFG BUCS we got the goat
October 30th, 2020 at 1:48 pm
“First guy gets open gets the ball,”
What a glorious difference from the past.
I doubt Brady checks his sheets.
October 30th, 2020 at 2:10 pm
When i was a kid my dad use to work at the Tampa airport and he got to meet many celebs/pro athletes, one happened to be Brad Johnson and my dad got him to talk with me on the phone, was awesome as a kid to get to speak with a superbowl champ qb on the phone, great guy
October 30th, 2020 at 2:14 pm
Two class people Johnson and Montana, what happens Joe you ran out of ex-cons? HAHAHA
October 30th, 2020 at 2:19 pm
Watching Brady is watching a great artist at work. Especially lately. I think he is getting better with age. Smooth and precise. And vertical. (Thanks to the OL.)
October 30th, 2020 at 2:19 pm
BJ is the most under appreciated QB we’ve ever had. I dont believe we win a SB without him.
October 30th, 2020 at 2:25 pm
TB12 always did a lot with very little. The last SB the Pats won – other than Edelman and Gronk, his targets were pretty pedestrian by any standard – Chris Hogan, Phillip Dorsett and Cordarrelle Patterson. I don’t think any other QB could have done it with that cast. And it was like this the whole season, not just one fluke game. Plus Gronk was hurt half the season.
I am excited for Tom in the Bucs offence. Things will get more interesting as the season goes on.
Too bad he played most of his career with virtually no weapons.
October 30th, 2020 at 2:40 pm
🔥🔥
October 30th, 2020 at 3:01 pm
Bless you, Brad Johnson, The Bull.
We wouldn’t have won it all without you in ’02. 22 TDS and only 6 interceptions. Solid play with very few mistakes. Exactly what we’re getting now along with superior leadership.
October 30th, 2020 at 3:21 pm
I’d rate Johnson as the best QB the Bucs ever had based on the big silver trophy with the football on top! What else really matters ?!?!? Brady is certainly having the best season I’ve ever seen.
October 30th, 2020 at 3:24 pm
Remembering Brad Johnson simply brings back Whole Lotta great memories. He was always a stand-up guy that we really needed here. Thank you Brad for bringing us a Super Bowl. It’s safe to say we wouldn’t have made it without you.
October 30th, 2020 at 3:29 pm
Game recognizes GAME
October 30th, 2020 at 3:34 pm
Thank you, Brad. Until the next time a Bucs QB hoists a Lombardi Trophy, you’re the best.
October 30th, 2020 at 3:37 pm
Sgrd00q Says:
October 30th, 2020 at 2:25 pm
-TB12 always did a lot with very little. The last SB the Pats won – other than Edelman and Gronk, his targets were pretty pedestrian by any standard – Chris Hogan, Phillip Dorsett and Cordarrelle Patterson. I don’t think any other QB could have done it with that cast. And it was like this the whole season, not just one fluke game. Plus Gronk was hurt half the season.-
No other QB could have won with what Tom was given most of his career. Not Manning, Rodgers, Roethlisberger., Mahommes, Wilson, Bradshaw or Staubach. The closest Brady had to a star receiver was an aged, and athletically reduced Randy Moss. THATS IT…. THATS ALL .
October 30th, 2020 at 3:40 pm
WHERE IS THE GOAT MONIKER THAT YOU SAID YOU USE 50% of the time JOE??
I only see the Classless One when there is one. WHAZZUP??
Where is the LOVE?
October 30th, 2020 at 4:17 pm
The Bucs Mount Rushmore of QB’s.
I might have to just put Brad Johnson and Tom Brady on it.
Not sure anyone else is worth that status.
October 30th, 2020 at 4:28 pm
What Brad Johnson did that SB year was pretty amazing man. Having to learn my plays and more importantly verbiage. I’d talk to him on the sideline and say, how do you feel about running “red banana nightmare 22 rainbow weasel hop scotch mustang parade”. By week six Brad looked at me with confidence and would trot out to the huddle. He would then tell the huddle “Alstott dive on 2.” I tell you what man that Brad Johnson was a player.
October 30th, 2020 at 5:24 pm
So we won a Lombardi Trophy with a Brad now it’s looking good with a Brady is there a Bradley or anything close to the name playing QB somewhere ready to come out in the draft? If so he might be our next QB to do something good for the Bucs. LOL
Have a great and safe Halloween everyone go BUCS!
October 30th, 2020 at 5:25 pm
Oh Brad Johnson I don’t just remember him for winning us a super bowl what about those commercials for I think fantastic cuts or super cuts lol
October 30th, 2020 at 11:32 pm
@geno711 —
Never forget Doug Williams.
October 31st, 2020 at 8:46 am
Kind of like that. You want the ball??? Get your butt open.