When Tom Brady Runs, It Pretty Much Means A First Down
July 16th, 2022
First down machine.
Bucs stud receiver Mike Evans is a chain-mover. So too is Chris Godwin.
And, you can add Tom Brady to the mix.
No, Brady is not a pretty runner. He sure isn’t fast. But when he runs, especially in short-yardage situations, he’s just about guaranteed a first down.
Now granted, the following is a bit of statistical hopscotch, but you get the idea. When Brady runs, a first down follows.
Tom Brady on 3rd/4th down and 2 or fewer yards to go when the game is within 1 score (playoffs included)
102 rushing attempts
95 first downsVia @Stathead
— Tom Brady Facts (@TB_Facts) May 12, 2022
So in close games, 102 rushing attempts and 95 first downs? That is damn near as automatic as it gets.
And with Ryan Jensen and Shaq Mason and Tristan Wirfs on the right side moving bodies, Joe can understand why Brady might want to plunge ahead there on a quarterback sneak.
July 16th, 2022 at 12:24 am
And watch all the butts pucker.
July 16th, 2022 at 12:43 am
When you can read defenses like he can, I understand why.
July 16th, 2022 at 6:45 am
SB – Excellent point.
July 16th, 2022 at 7:03 am
He runs like a baby giraffe
Sb – good point
And he also says he relentless diet and workout regimen has helped his mobility/ athleticism as well. Alex prolly got his 40 time down a half second and vert up an inch or two. 😂
July 16th, 2022 at 7:14 am
Wait until Brady runs to Miami next year.
July 16th, 2022 at 7:39 am
No Running of Old Men
Just looking at the photo I see a broken hip 🏥
July 16th, 2022 at 7:50 am
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July 16th, 2022 at 8:18 am
How many of them are QB’ s sneak!
July 16th, 2022 at 8:26 am
Yea but it sure is scary sometimes……don’t mind the sneaks….but the runs….scary.
July 16th, 2022 at 9:04 am
There was one game last year where he led the team in rushing (lol, 11 yards)
July 16th, 2022 at 10:28 am
No one expects him to run (minus the sneaks) so he has the element of surprise going for him.
July 16th, 2022 at 8:44 pm
Defenses have a tendency to bail on him. Especially if it’s man coverage. He didn’t do it so much the last couple years with the Patriots. I think the knee had a lot to do with it. Brady is one of the best QB sneakers of all time.
July 17th, 2022 at 7:06 am
SB is correct. Brady picks his spots. Only when it’s to his advantage does he run. Smart player, that’s why he’s a winner. Always looking for that edge. GOBUCS!