Tom Brady Signs Intercepted Ball After San Francisco 49ers Loss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is known as one of the fiercest competitors in the NFL and it is shown through his passion during games - both positive and negative. From slinging and shattering tablets to former NFL players - see Ryan Fitzpatrick - saying they don't like Brady there are many reasons for those who see the antics to get drawn away from the subtle, but good things Brady does.

Following the Bucs' dismantling by the 49ers 35-7 in San Francisco against Mr. Irrelevant and 3rd-string QB, Brock Purdy, Brady stayed on the field to speak and sign a few pieces of memorabilia for 49ers players.

After the 35-7 loss to the #49ers, Tom Brady stayed around to talk with the Niners defenders and signed Dre Greenlaw's ball, the one he picked him off with.

“Please, could you sign the ball?”, “You’re the greatest ever. It’s an honor for us, for real."pic.twitter.com/gkhMfSf56V
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 12, 2022

Dre Greenlaw wasn't the only 49ers player to receive a signature as San Francisco's wide receiver Jauan Jennings was also seen getting his jersey signed.

Anyone else notice Tom Brady stayed on the field a little extra last night after the loss to the #49ers. He was signing autographs for SF players… I know this is close to where he grew up. But, it also looked like he was dropping hints of wanting to be here next year 🤔👀 pic.twitter.com/XktWHFShWU
— 49ers & NFL News 24/7 (@49ersSportsTalk) December 12, 2022

However, it was Greenlaw asking if Brady could sign the ball that he picked off from the GOAT QB and Brady of course obliged. Usually in tough defeats, one would see a quick handshake before Brady left the field, but for some reason with the quarterback back in his hometown, he remained even-keeled and showed great sportsmanship.

Dre Greenlaw caught @TomBrady on a good day 😅 pic.twitter.com/TRMinhxcWf
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 13, 2022

Obviously, it is hard for Brady to be extremely overwhelmed with joy after losing so badly to a team that is now on their third quarterback this season but to stay out there and do that for young guys who grew up watching and idolizing you means more to them than just going out there and beating you. Brady was a class act on Sunday night following a terrible Buccaneers loss. Bucs' fans should be ready to see the old "killer' Brady back to help lead this team to the playoffs.

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