+

Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

Close
HomeQuizzoneWhatsappShare Flash Reads
 

Tom Brady has a reputation for chucking things when he's angry, and a tablet just became his latest victim

Dec 21, 2021, 02:02 IST
Insider
Tom Brady.Mark LoMoglio/AP Images
  • Tom Brady angrily threw a tablet computer during the Buccaneers' Sunday loss.
  • Brady is a fiery competitor and has a history of throwing objects when he's mad.
Advertisement

When Tom Brady gets angry, he occasionally loses control, and that was in full view on Sunday.

During the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 9-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints, in which Brady failed to throw a single touchdown, the legendary quarterback was captured by TV cameras angrily throwing away a tablet on which he was watching film.

Brady completed just 26-of-48 passes for 214 yards on Sunday. He threw one interception and didn't throw any touchdowns as he was shut out for just the third time in his career.

After the game, Brady said the team did not execute well enough as a whole.

"Just a tough night. Didn't do much of anything right," Brady said, per NFL.com. "So we gotta get a lot better. Gotta get back to work.

Advertisement

Brady has a history of chucking items when he's angry

Brady often has a cool, calm, charming demeanor in public, but his fiery intensity can get the best of him when he's mad.

In fact, over the years, teammates have recalled several instances when Brady got so angry about losing at board games or video games that he threw or destroyed an item.

Examples include former Patriots backup quarterback Damon Huard recalling that Brady once threw a backgammon board across the room after losing.

Former Patriots tight end Chris Eitzmann, who lived with Brady his rookie season, said Brady used to throw video game controllers after losing. Seth Wickersham wrote in "It's Better To Be Feared" that Brady once broke a TV in his childhood home after tossing a controller.

Another former teammate, ex-Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola, said Brady once smashed a ping pong paddle after losing.

Advertisement

It's not just old teammates who have recalled Brady's fiery intensity.

His father, Tom Sr., once told ESPN that during a golf outing when Brady was a kid, Brady chucked a club while losing. Tom Sr. sent him back to the car as punishment.

Brady has said he has to work on his anger, whether it's cursing or poor body language. At age 44, it's still a work in progress.

You are subscribed to notifications!
Looks like you've blocked notifications!
Next Article