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ESPN Orders Nine-Episode Seres On Tom Brady Called 'Man In The Arena'

May 21, 2020 3:16 PM

ESPN has ordered a nine-episode series coming in 2021 on Tom Brady.

The series is being co-produced by ESPN along with Brady’s new company 199 Productions and Gotham Chopra for Religion of Sports.

“Nine Super Bowl appearances over the course of 20 years is an achievement on an unmatched level,” ESPN's Connor Schell said. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Tom Brady as he reflects on each of those nine, season-long journeys and the pivotal moments that defined them. Gotham Chopra is a highly skilled filmmaker who I am confident will bring to life this story of an icon in a new and revealing way.”

The announcement of the series comes after the success of The Last Dance on Michael Jordan ESPN.

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Tom Brady Holds Informal Workout With New Tampa Bay Teammates

May 19, 2020 9:08 PM

Tom Brady had a two-hour throwing session at Tampa's Berkeley Preparatory School on Tuesday with center Ryan Jensen, wide receivers Mike Evans and Scotty Miller, tight ends Cam Brate and O.J. Howard, quarterbacks Blaine Gabbert and Ryan Griffin, and running back Dare Ogunbowale.

NFL team facilities are closed to players and coaches.

Brady can conduct these workouts as along as they are following the recommendations and guidelines of state and local authorities and medical experts. 

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Brady Strongly Denies 'Deteriorating Relationship' With Josh McDaniels

May 12, 2020 8:19 AM

Tom Brady is strongly denying a report that stated that he had a "deteriorating relationship" with Josh McDaniels, which played a role in his departure from the New England Patriots.

The report claimed the quarterback was "worn out" by the offensive coordinator.

Brady wrote his response on Instagram on Monday night, writing "Please stop this nonsense!" and "Please be more responsible with reporting."

Brady tagged McDaniels in his Instagram response with a heart emoji and added, "19 years together and brothers for life."

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Tom Brady, Josh McDaniels Had 'Deteriorating Relationship'

May 12, 2020 11:35 AM

The decision by Tom Brady to leave the New England Patriots was influenced by his relationship with Josh McDaniels. Brady and McDaniels spent 12 seasons together.

"Hard to present an order of why Tom Brady didn't want to return to Patriots," writes Gary Myers. "But one thing has been very much overlooked, according to an excellent source: His deteriorating relationship with OC Josh McDaniels. Tom was worn out by Josh after all these years. That surprised me."

Brady also wanted more input on New England's game plans.

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Patriots, Buccaneers Don't Play In Same Time Slot Until Dec. 20

May 11, 2020 8:48 AM

The New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers don't play a game at the same time until Week 15 of the 2020 season, which will allow New England fans to follow Tom Brady closely with his new team.

What might have been viewed as a masterful ratings-focused move by the NFL was actually a coincidence, helped by both teams having five prime-time games.

"Putting together the 256-game schedule is very complex -- it's a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma," league spokesman Brian McCarthy said, when asked if the league had this Brady-Patriots dynamic in mind. "The minimal conflicts here are coincidental."

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Tom Brady To Make Buccaneers' Debut At Saints

May 7, 2020 8:51 PM

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play at the New Orleans Saints in the late Sunday national window at 4:25 PM ET in Week 1.

The Buccaneers have also been scheduled for the maximum number of primetime games of five. The Buccaneers will be featured in three consecutive weeks over Week 6-8.

Brady and Rob Gronkowski joined the buccaneers this offseason.

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