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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 01: (L-R) Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady take part in the quarterback roundtable prior to Capital One’s The Match VI – Brady & Rodgers v Allen & Mahomes at Wynn Golf Club on June 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images for The Match)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 01: (L-R) Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady take part in the quarterback roundtable prior to Capital One’s The Match VI – Brady & Rodgers v Allen & Mahomes at Wynn Golf Club on June 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images for The Match)
Tom Brady and Bucs are off to a flying start in NFL this season with two straight wins. However, the NFL GOAT came under the scanner for a Rob Gronkowski-like spike as he reacted in frustration for not scoring enough points. TB12’s behavior did not sit well with fans. Some of them expressed disappointment on Twitter.
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Some fans compared the NFL titan’s action with Packers’ QB Aaron Rodgers. They asked why the media is silent when the NFL legend vents out in anger. One of the fans asked how the media and fans would react if it was done by A-Rod.
If Rodgers acted like Brady on the field, he’d have way more than 1 championship in 14 years. https://t.co/52BBGBpMAb
— Bill Neville (@BillNeville87) September 18, 2022
Aaron Rodgers frowns:
Media:
Aaron Rodgers is dramatic and a terrible leader.
Tom Brady curses out his entire team:
Media:
Tom Brady is encouraging and a tremendous leader.
— Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL) September 18, 2022
Brady throws one tablet in the middle of a game and you get 5000 tweets from those cheesetown dorks saying what if Rodgers did this 🤓🤓🤓
— JC⚔️ (@JayiguessC) September 18, 2022
Brady yelling at his team vs Rodgers yelling at his team pic.twitter.com/2On9OtzLZW
— Lebron Burner (@LebronEagles) September 18, 2022
“F*ck you b*tch.” – Golden Boy Tom Brady.
Skip and Cowherd “love Brady’s passion.”
If Rodgers did this Skip and Cowherd: “what a horrible human.” pic.twitter.com/rIfmiavz5I
— 49ers & NFL News 24/7 (@49ersSportsTalk) September 18, 2022
Tom Brady and frustrations in past
This isn’t the first time Brady is taking his frustrations out on the device. Last season, the seasoned campaigner hurled a tablet from the bench. This was in reaction to their 9-0 loss against the Saints in December. It is not clear if the legend will receive a fine for his unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Sep 18, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off to running back Leonard Fournette (7) against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
However, fans on Twitter ask the NFL GOAT to follow restraint and to focus on the game as it is probably his final year. Some fans pointed out his previous achievements and reminded him he is a legend in the game.
If Aaron Rodgers had a two decade list of teammates that vouch for him every opportunity they speak about him then maybe he’d be labeled as a competitor and a leader instead of a diva.
— Pats Buzz (@PatsBuzz) September 18, 2022
It Aaron acted like Tom, Aaron would 7 Super Bowls but Aaron can't even hold Tom's jock and Aaron chokes in the playoffs time and time again. Go look at the last what 5 years and you'll see a choker who wishes he could be Tom.
— Benjamin Patterson (@CL053D_C45K37) September 18, 2022
Every year Brady has won the SB, the defenses have been top 10 in scoring defense. Every single time. Contrast that with Rodgers.
Not sure about special teams, but if I had to guess, I'd venture to say they're rated better.
— psyched_wi (@PsychedWi) September 19, 2022
You guys act like it's a constant with Brady behaving that way. Aside from that, almost every QB record, 22+yrs playing, 10 SB's won 7, League MVP, SB MVP and so on and so on… He's having a bad day. Relax. It happens doesn't it?
— Alex Rivera (@80AlexR) September 18, 2022
10 super Bowl Appearances & 7 victories buys one a lot of credibility
.unlike 7-9 in the postseason the last 11 seasons…— Tim Jones (@tjcostanza) September 19, 2022
TB12 versus Aaron Rodgers: The enormous battle
There is a context to why fans compare Tom Brady’s behavior with Aaron Rodgers. The Bucs and Packers are up against each other for a clash next week. Previously, when they met, it was the Bucs who came out victorious. It was a gripping contest that saw a high-scoring margin. In the end, Tampa won it, 31-26. However, they lost against the Rams and were knocked out in the playoffs. They lost it by a close margin, 30-27.
The 2022 clash has more intensity. It is a matchup between two experienced stars. Rodgers with an experience of 18 seasons and Brady with 22 seasons is up for a big fight. The pre-game battles have already begun. But who will have the last laugh?
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