“Steve Young had incredible footwork and power as a runner. Perfect for the West Coast offense; his legs were pure speed. Lamar Jackson has amazing mobility in open field; I’ve never seen anyone move like him,” Brady said about the Hall of Famers Young and Jackson.
The pillars of the ideal quarterback according to Tom Brady
Brady highlighted Brett Favre’s arm strength and Andrew Luck’s ability to escape pressure as examples of resilience and skill in surviving aggressive defenses.
“Favre never missed a game, and his toughness under hits was unmatched. Luck could escape any situation, even when completely surrounded,” the former player noted.
Regarding accuracy, Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees are his benchmarks. “Rodgers can place the ball with surgical precision, and Brees did incredible things with just a flick of his wrist,” he explained.
In terms of football IQ, Brady selected Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes as models of reading defenses and making quick decisions.
“Peyton was a chess master; his game planning was incredible. Mahomes has the ability to throw from anywhere and sense defensive pressure; that is his most lethal quality,” Brady assured.
The exclusion of Eli Manning and the controversy
When asked if there was room for Eli Manning, Tom Brady didn’t hesitate: “No room for you, Eli.”
This statement immediately stirred reactions among fans and analysts. Showing that even a legend like Brady does not forget his most significant defeats.
