Every year, we obsess over what we’re going to get from highly touted rookie QBs. This NFL season, rookies like Drake Maye and Caleb Williams are constantly discussed for their league dominance. However, GOAT Tom Brady reminds us that there’s a crucial element beyond raw talent—mentorship and the right environment.
Fresh off his induction into the Patriots HOF, Brady met with the top NFL picks, including Maye, Williams, and McCarthy. The former Buccaneers QB offered a strong piece of advice to the Patriots’ rookie. Emphasizing the importance of good company, Brady asserted, “I’m very fortunate to be around [Drake Maye]. His opportunity is really going to be what he makes of it. Who he’s gonna be around? How he wants to attack his profession…”
The NFL legend’s most profound lesson isn’t about motivation, though. He shocked everyone when he remarked, “It’s not where you’re at when you’re 22, it’s who you’re around when you’re 22.” But it didn’t stop there. Brady credited his early success to hard competition and great coaches. He talked about how coaches today aren’t like those in the past.
This also comes after Tom Brady responded to Caleb Williams’ ambitious goal of winning eight Super Bowls. While Brady acknowledged the difficulty, he believes there is (and shall always be) only one Tom Brady. However, this message goes beyond athleticism. For the 6-time Super Bowl champion, it’s about creating mentorship and a supportive environment.