Tom Brady is without question one of the greatest players in the history of the NFL. There’s no need to recount his accomplishments.
But all of these accomplishments don’t appear to be enough for the FOX Sports game analyst. He still has some unfinished business it seems — with the New York Giants.
During Sunday’s broadcast of the NFC Championship Game between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, Brady couldn’t help himself while watching ex-Giant Saquon Barkley run wild and carry the Eagles to the Super Bowl.
“Giant mistake letting him go,” Brady said to broadcast partner Kevin Burkhardt after Barkley scored his third touchdown in Philly’s 55-23 rout of Washington.
Barkley’s defection to Philadelphia last March via free agency has been a sore subject among Giant fans this season and promises to be one for the foreseeable future.
The Giants are apparently on Brady’s mind and have been for some time.
Ever since they ruined his perfect season in Super Bowl XLII and repeated the insult four years later, Brady has had a giant chip on his shoulder.
During the Eagles’ Wild Card win over Green Bay, Brady referred to Packers’ running back Josh Jacobs as Brandon Jacobs.
The Giants have moved on, but Brady has not.
By now, we have all hashed and rehashed the Barkley decision ad nauseum and how the Giants handled it. The fact remains that Barkley would have been a shiny hood ornament on a jalopy had the Giants brought him back.
During Barkley’s six seasons with Big Blue, the Giants had just one winning season (2022 when they finished 9-7-1) and played in just one playoff game.
General manager Joe Schoen realized that a high-priced running back isn’t a prudent move for a rebuilding team. He decided to go the committee route and thus far that decision appears to be paying off.
