Future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady raised more than a few eyebrows when he tossed the Lombardi Trophy from one boat to the next during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl-winning celebration, the 7th of which the former Michigan Wolverine has earned during the course of his career.
However, Brady admitted that he may not have thought his actions all of the way through.
During an appearance on “The Late Show with James Corden”, Brady revealed his thought process during the controversial celebration:
“First of all, I was not thinking at that moment,” he said. “It was not a thought. It was, ‘This seems really fun to do. Not to mention, when you get your hands on one of those trophies, there’s a lot of really sharp edges on the bottom. … I found out later, had that been an incomplete pass, that would have went down like 80 feet. I’m so happy that [tight end] Cam [Brate caught it].”
For those watching the video, one can hear an audible “Daddy, no!” in the distance right before Brady tossed the Lombardi Trophy. That voice just happened to belong to Brady’s daughter Vivi.
“That’s my little 8-year-old daughter,” Brady said. “Who could imagine that an 8-year-old girl would have the most sense of anybody in that whole area? I mean, she’s the voice of reason. Go figure.”
“I’m happy I’m being surrounded by my fellow quarterback Griff [Ryan Griffin] at the right place at the right time. Who could have a friend better than that? Making sure I was just so comfortable walking off the boat like that.”
Corden then asked Brady whether or not he could make the NFL, but with a twist after Brady’s initial answer.
“Being completely honest, you have zero chance. Zero,” Brady said. “I think you’re so talented. I mean, you can’t be great at everything.”
Corden then replied: “OK, I might not make Tampa, but I could play for the Jets?”
Brady responded: “You might be able to play for the Jets. You’re right about that.”
– – Quotes via Jenna Laine of ESPN Link – –
