Tom Brady: “I Was So Happy For Mike”
September 20th, 2023
Joe has yet to hear Tom Brady talk about Baker Mayfield in a Tampa Bay uniform, but he was talking about another Buccaneer this week.
Brady still co-hosts his Let’s Go! show weekly on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio during football season. Little has changed with the format other than Brady doesn’t talk Bucs each week and share his feelings about the last game in which he played.
The Goat seems to be enjoying life as a fan, and this week he mentioned that includes cheering for his buddies, including a certain Bucs receiver.
“Nice to watch … and not feel like you’re living and dying with every single score,” Brady said. “Yeah, there’s teams I root for and the players, but it’s not like when you’re in the game and [you’re thinking], ‘Oh, God, I hope they lose because that’s helps our position.’ You know, you just want to see your friends do well. Mike [Evans] went for 160 [yards] or 170 this weekend; I was so happy for Mike. Seeing my friends do well is so awesome to see.”
Brady had a ton of enthusiasm in his voice when he referenced Evans. Joe wonders if Brady will, later this season, publicly say the Bucs should pay the man what he’s worth for 2024 and beyond.
September 20th, 2023 at 5:21 pm
Ha ha Joe, Brady say pay him what he’s worth? Did you forget Brady is now a part owner? Owners never say pay the man!!
September 20th, 2023 at 5:21 pm
“the Bucs should pay the man what he’s worth for 2024 and beyond.”
the market determines his worth, not his agent, ME, jbf, TB or anyone else.
5 yrs 10 million 4 mill guaranteed.
September 20th, 2023 at 5:26 pm
I was wearing my red ME13 jersey like a proud peacock. The complete player and person. Hall of Fame is only the beginning.
September 20th, 2023 at 5:26 pm
Boss, why waste your time on such a silly post? I have to think you know that’s not even in the ballpark range of a deal that he would be getting. Unless you are a boss of very little brain. Who knows.
September 20th, 2023 at 5:42 pm
You literally shred Brady on the last post saying people in charge wouldn’t call him out and he was the problem with the offense lol. Then a few posts later you asking if Brady will go back him publicly to get paid.
Whatever dude
Please stop misrepresenting Joe. What Joe wrote earlier is that Brady was “a” problem with the offense, not “the” problem. It’s well documented that Todd Bowles wanted changes to the offense but could not find a way to communicate it/make it happen effectively. Joe has nothing against Brady. He wasn’t hired by the Bucs to have such a heavy hand in the offense like he ended up with last season. If you continue to misprepresent Joe, you won’t be allowed to comment. –Joe
September 20th, 2023 at 6:01 pm
@Boss
If you’re proposing that Mike Evans is only worth $2 million per season, you are clinically insane. That’s less than starting RB’s make per year. He’s going to get PAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIID this off-season if he keeps producing like he has through the first 2 games so far. Either by the Bucs or someone with deeper pockets.
September 20th, 2023 at 6:02 pm
Fire Bowles Says:
September 20th, 2023 at 5:42 pm
You literally shred Brady on the last post saying people in charge wouldn’t call him out and he was the problem with the offense lol. Then a few posts later you asking if Brady will go back him publicly to get paid. Whatever dude
Who hurt you?
September 20th, 2023 at 6:05 pm
Completely off topic – but Joe, can you help explain or determine why so many receives seemed to be turning around to catch the ball rather than catching it over their shoulder? ME TD, CG missed TD catch, Ko Kief at the goal line, etc. caught my eye and seems odd as I’ve seen it multiple times in each game.
September 20th, 2023 at 6:14 pm
Can Joe stop fangirling on Evans for a big contract and just look at the business side without the SQUEEE!!!????
September 20th, 2023 at 6:15 pm
74 Bucs Fan – If the players are turning around to catch the ball, it generally means it’s slightly underthrown, or in any case the timing isn’t there yet. Also while Baker has been great so far, he’s no Brady when it comes to accuracy. In any case, with more reps, the timing should improve, and you’ll start to see guys getting hit in stride.
Just my take, but I can’t believe there’s much more to it than that.
September 20th, 2023 at 6:19 pm
“Rod Munch Says:
September 20th, 2023 at 6:15 pm
74 Bucs Fan – If the players are turning around to catch the ball, it generally means it’s slightly underthrown”
That was my thinking as well, I have noticed that a bit
September 20th, 2023 at 6:31 pm
Loving the comments lol
September 20th, 2023 at 6:32 pm
Boss, make that deal happen and JBF will give you little star emoji next to your name FOR LIFE
September 20th, 2023 at 6:55 pm
Jack Clark Says:
Who hurt you?
Isn’t that something toxic chicks say when a man has made a good point? There’s nothing wrong with disagreeing with a post or calling hypocrisy.
September 20th, 2023 at 7:13 pm
Boss-
Market doesn’t determine his worth. What a GM or organization is willing to pay and what the player is willing to take determines his worth. Many instances of players getting a much larger (d Watson, cousins, c. Kirk) or smaller (Brady and others taking team friendly deals) than expected contract due to this concept. There is no such thing as fair market value for an NFL player.
September 20th, 2023 at 7:32 pm
And that’s why boss does whatever he does for a living, and doesn’t manage an NFL team.
September 20th, 2023 at 7:33 pm
They absolutely need to pay Mike Evans, but I wouldn’t count on Brady saying anything. I don’t think he has ever commented on someone else’s salary. I don’t blame him.
September 20th, 2023 at 7:44 pm
Stud Bucs receiver Mike Evans will be laughing all the way to the bank after this 1300-1500 yards season. Guaranteed!
September 20th, 2023 at 7:47 pm
David agree, Brady is Switzerland, doesn’t make a habit of burning bridges. Evan’s has a certain talent the way he catches the ball, similar to Calvin Johnson and Julio, Andre Johnson go up and fight for the ball. Perfect for QB’s like Hebert, Allen, Jackson, Wilson that don’t rely on precision route running like Brady, Manning, Mahomes, Brees & Cousins. He’ll do well with Mayfield.
September 20th, 2023 at 8:09 pm
I wanted Mike Evans more than any other player in the draft. You can’t teach his size and athleticism. On top of that, he starched BAMA secondary two years in a row with Johnny Football. Plus a raw talent. Even now, still potential to get better from a technical standpoint. Dude played basketball more than football before college.
Mike is worth 14-15 mil a year. But if Gage is worth 10 mil, than Mike is worth 17-23 mil. If I was a GM, considering Mike’s age, history with drops, lack of YAC, and struggling vs the elite CB’s of the NFL, I’d be aiming for 13-17 a year. I’d probably see how serious he was about playing another 5 years, hitting that gym, and giving him a lot of guaranteed money to reduce his cap hit if possible.
Godwin is still probably the best WR on our team. Coming off a major injury as well, still not sure he’s quite on par w/ pre-injury Godwin but he’s probably the most underrated WR in the league.
September 20th, 2023 at 8:29 pm
As long as the Buc’s offensive line continues to hold up and improve Mayfield will show doubters that his first couple great years in Cleveland weren’t flukes.
September 20th, 2023 at 8:46 pm
ME13 and TB will be greeting each other in Canton. I have faith in Licht $$$$.
September 20th, 2023 at 8:47 pm
Boss,
5 years, $50 Mil, with $40 Mil guaranteed.
There, I corrected your post/numbers.
September 20th, 2023 at 8:49 pm
Baker Mayfield is the problem if any Brady has. Brady is a Trask guy. Sorry Bucs fans Brady does not respect Baker. He is not going say Bakers name all year. Brady and Bucs started off 2-0 last year
September 20th, 2023 at 9:06 pm
What side Mike Evans doesn’t have a contract extension for the box to disrespect him like that for what he’s done for the team and the community very undeserving.
September 20th, 2023 at 9:12 pm
No one important Says:
September 20th, 2023 at 6:55 pm
Isn’t that something toxic chicks say when a man has made a good point? There’s nothing wrong with disagreeing with a post or calling hypocrisy.
1. The guys name is “Fire Bowles” when Bowles in 2-0
2. Criticizing Tom Brady and praising him is not hypocrisy, it’s fair and balanced.
3. “Fire Bowles” made no good points and neither did you
September 20th, 2023 at 9:22 pm
Erik that’s what I’m saying. No way ME13 is signing a contract that pays him 2 mill a year. Top WRs are making over 20 mil a year and trust me ME13 is a top 5 WR still. This year will prove it. He’s the only consistent WR putting up 1k for 9 straight in history. When chase and JJ have bin doing it consistently as long as ME13 has then they can be considered the best to but just a few years of putting up good numbers don’t have anything on the career ME13 gas out together and don’t even get me started on the QBs he’s had throwing to him
September 20th, 2023 at 9:29 pm
ME13 has played for under market value his entire career. It is time to show him the money. The salary cap is going way up next year. Tom Brady comes off the books as does Jensen. It’s time to pay the man
September 20th, 2023 at 9:30 pm
BradyBuc & NE Fan you guys talk like your both Family members of Brady like you know exactly what he is thinking you guys don’t know him personally so stop acting like you do he is gone from Bucs so you 2 idiots should be too
September 20th, 2023 at 9:32 pm
Brady hasn’t blown any smoke up Mac Jones arse either, why should he for Baker. Brees wasn’t praising Jamais, Wilson with Geno, Goff/Stafford, Rogers/Love, Smith/Mahomes. Have any of you called an employee who took your job and said good luck kid? He doesn’t give two shats about Baker the Heisman trophy winner that walked into the league with his silver spoon. Earn it biache.
September 20th, 2023 at 9:38 pm
Woodenman@ you are wrong sir I know TB12 very well, I attended many Best Buddies events with him and others.
September 20th, 2023 at 9:42 pm
To add to the receivers turning there body when catching the ball yes it may be under thrown but also they are shielding their body so the DB has a hard time swiping at the ball.
September 20th, 2023 at 9:50 pm
Last season Brady just didn’t consistently get the ball to Evans. He unloaded. To the short routes, especially Godwin or the running backs. Too often you saw a disappointed Evans walking back to the huddle because he was open but Brady was dumping short. I know the line blocking was weakened by injuries, but Brady looked done. No riskit =no biscuit. Unlike Brady Baker is using his feet to extend plays. Way more riskit and way more biscuit. I doubted Baker before the season began, but got to give Baker credit for playing fearless and extending plays with his feet. Way more risket and way more big plays. I was a doubter but now am a believer. Hope he avoids injury.
September 20th, 2023 at 9:56 pm
Wild Bill@ he’s playing for the pay check just like Evans.
September 20th, 2023 at 10:42 pm
What is your purpose here NE Fan we don’t care about Brady or what he thinks. I can see why Brady left NE now because of fans like you.
September 20th, 2023 at 10:49 pm
Brady was always unselfish, took less so the team could do more with the money. He never got paid what he was worth.
September 20th, 2023 at 10:52 pm
ESPN giving Mike evens love today on nfl Live . Evens has 8 170 yard games. 5th place all time and the 4 in front of him are all HOF. Let’s go Mike keep breaking them records
September 20th, 2023 at 11:04 pm
Brady Gurgler sorry NE Fan saying he knows Tom personally has to be the best post of the year.
Dude put down the lotion, grab your Brady paraphernalia and leave.
I bet Bradys picture is on your lotion.
His picture is probably on your velcro shoes as well.
September 20th, 2023 at 11:27 pm
“BradyBucs Says:
September 20th, 2023 at 8:49 pm
Baker Mayfield is the problem if any Brady has. Brady is a Trask guy. Sorry Bucs fans Brady does not respect Baker. He is not going say Bakers name all year. Brady and Bucs started off 2-0 last year”
I would agree to the extent the pre-season stuff from Trask looked like a younger Brady….SAME style. ( the kid could do worse)
September 20th, 2023 at 11:30 pm
No more Gronk, no more Brady, well now my fav player is Evans. So I’m sticking around to cheer for him.
September 20th, 2023 at 11:35 pm
@NEfan…you’ve officially lost all your credibility, not that you ever had much. We wanted Brady to stick around, not all his inbred fan boys.
September 20th, 2023 at 11:38 pm
I also have a soft spot for underdogs and that’s B Mayfield. To get him for 4mil is a steal. Qb salaries are insanely high. I always thought that in the right situation, Baker is at the level of the below QBs. So the Bucs are getting a 20mil to 30mil discount on Baker.
Derek Carr $37,500,000
Kirk Cousins $35,000,000
Jared Goff $33,500,000
Ryan Tannehill $29,500,000
Geno Smith $25,000,000
Jimmy Garoppolo $24,250,000
September 20th, 2023 at 11:39 pm
I am starting to think some of these New England fans live too close to the Seabrook Power Plant.
September 20th, 2023 at 11:44 pm
It rubs the lotion on its skin, it does this when football gets old.
September 20th, 2023 at 11:45 pm
If Baker continues to do good, he’ll get paid more then Tannehill, Smith, and Garrapolo since they don’t have anymore upside.
Baker arguably has at least as much upside as Goff, Cousins, and Carr. So I’d say the Bucs would have to pay Baker at least 33,500,000 avetage if they want him back.
September 20th, 2023 at 11:52 pm
“Hey guys, I go to an event I have to pay to get into to see Brady and all of my bestbuttbuddies. Yeah, I know Brady INTIMATELY”.
September 21st, 2023 at 12:25 am
Brady should have stayed retired. He may have been able to save his marriage. Although I have been told that she was cheating on him. In which case there was nothing to save. When he didn’t fly with the team to the game so that he could attend Krafts birthday party I knew it was over
September 21st, 2023 at 12:28 am
Arians > Belicheck
September 21st, 2023 at 1:31 am
“Brady had a ton of enthusiasm in his voice when he referenced Evans. Joe wonders if Brady will, later this season, publicly say the Bucs should pay the man what he’s worth for 2024 and beyond.”
I think Brady will steer clear of discussing other players money Joe.
Great comment from him regarding his friends though.
Go Bucs!
September 21st, 2023 at 7:02 am
Threatening to not allow “Fire Bowles” to comment if he misrepresents JBF?? Give me a break. This must be the woke, cancel culture, Joe.
September 21st, 2023 at 8:33 am
I really don’t care what all you clowns believe, Brady is more approachable than you wannabes think, so are his parents. I agree on one point, no need to keep talking about the past, Brady is gone, move forward girls. Baker is your boy now but those that compare the two are total morons and lack any intellect of the game.
September 21st, 2023 at 8:39 am
Long time Bucs fan, first time writer to this space. After decades of suffering, this club has finally put together a decent core under improved coaching with an excellent GM. As far as ME goes, I am confident JL will make the right decision for the team and Evans will still get what he deserves regardless.
On TB12, as a Bucs fan, I will be FOREVER grateful for what he brought to our team and its fan base, whether they reside in Tampa, Virginia, or Boston. I say as a fan of the Bucs since their inception that the TB12 connection is significant and I welcome and enjoy the comments of those that share this bond.
September 21st, 2023 at 9:02 am
@74 Bucs Fan,
Along with what Rod Munch said, turning back to the ball is a great way to box out a defender. If you can’t hit the WR in stride or pinpoint place the ball where the defender can’t pick it off, it’s good enough placement to throw behind the WR and let him use his body to shield the defender.
It’s kind of like the back shoulder throw Tom Brady used to throw as well as the back shoulder throw Brad Johnson used to throw to Key and Keenan. It’s just dummy proof and works every time.
September 21st, 2023 at 10:05 am
Coming back to the ball is one if the basics taught at the youngest age. Turning back for the ball usually means the QB is getting pressure and has to release it quicker than anticipated. It protects the int and gives an outlet the QB didn’t have presnap. Across the middle is often designed that way to protect the WR from a crashing LB and or safety.
September 21st, 2023 at 10:40 am
As a native Tampanian…kills me seeing us always get cheap with our legacy star players and lose them/burn bridges. Stamkos and Evans are both getting the same treatment. So many other cities and corresponding franchises keep their cornerstone stars like a Derek jeter, etc…yet here we are. Sucks. That run we had during the pandemic was beautiful but a blip on the radar and seems like a distant memory.
September 21st, 2023 at 11:06 am
Well said Bakerboy. Brady made the Bucs relevant nationwide. Even with Brady’s retirement, many are still following and have interest on the team.
If Baker proves to be a top 10 QB which I think he has the potential to be and Tampa keeps It’s stars, especially Evans, who are now household names and keeps winning, it’s going to continue to have fans nationwide.
I’m excited for this team. Things seem to be coming together this year,.. ie no major injuries, good drafting, star players balling, good coaching.
September 21st, 2023 at 8:17 pm
Why do so many people say pay ME like 10 mill is chump change the owner has to come up with the cash u guys r like democ(rats) is easy to spend someone else’s money