All NFL rookies enter their first year in the league hoping to take the right steps toward glory, but Tom Brady warns that this journey is more than just personal.
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin hosted a luncheon for six first-round picks in April’s NFL Draft, during which Brady, along with rap mogul Jay-Z, announced his new career. They shared knowledge that is important for them as they move forward in their daily lives.
In attendance were Chicago Bears No. 1 pick Caleb Williams, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, Washington Commanders quarterback Jaden Daniels, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, New York Giants receiver Malik Nabors and Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers.
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Members of the 2024 NFL Draft Class pose for photos with Tom Brady, Michael Rubin and Jay-Z (IG/@michaelrubin)
One of Brady’s main concerns with young players entering the NFL is that they seem to focus too much on their own personal accomplishments and brand instead of the team as a whole.
“When you have 53 guys on your team, you think it’s about us. It’s not about you. It’s about us,” Brady said sternly in the video Rubin shared. “And the biggest problem that I see with a lot of young players today is that you put so much importance on me and me. Because of social media, because of branding, because of everything else. It’s okay…you’re not going to win.” ”
Brady added, “There was a difference between being a star and being a champion.”
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Brady previously made similar remarks on his DeepCut with VicBlends podcast last month, explaining his frustration with the younger generation of athletes. However, in college sports, brand deals such as name, image, and likeness are allowed to occur for top-level student-athletes who already have a personal brand in mind when they join the league. .
But the seven-time Super Bowl champion is the epitome of someone who, even as he achieved NFL stardom, cared only about the success of his team. Thus he won his 20 years worth of victories in New England, winning his seventh and final ring in his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before finally retiring.
But success doesn’t have to be measured on the spot, as Rubin invited Jay-Z to talk about how his efforts reached where he is today, far beyond the music industry.
“Your talent gets you there,” the 24-time Grammy winner said. “Your work ethic and discipline will get you where you want to be.”
Tom Brady and Michael Rubin pose with Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix (IG/@michaelrubin)
Rubin echoed Jay-Z’s statement about what work ethic can do for you, regardless of your field of expertise.
“I’m an indomitable person and never stop at anything I do. I didn’t get there through education or skills. It was work ethic and effort,” he explained.
Each rookie listened carefully when their elders spoke, and Brady gave them more advice on how to put their work ethic into practice whenever they were on the field.
“Every day in practice is important. You know why? Because when I was with the Patriots and we were winning for 20 years, every day was a big day. I treated the game the same way.”So when I got to the Super Bowl, it was just another day for me.
“No one in your life expects more from you than you do.”
Tom Brady speaks to his NFL rookie class, which includes Chicago Bears No. 1 pick Caleb Williams on the left. (IG/@michaelrubin)
Each of these rookies will be tasked with making an immediate impact on the team, especially at quarterback, in 2024, and all are expected to start for their respective franchises in Week 1.
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