{"id":1534269,"date":"2022-10-20T12:22:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T16:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1534269"},"modified":"2022-10-20T12:22:06","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T16:22:06","slug":"tom-brady-needs-take-hard-look-mirror-following-his-outburst-against-his-buccaneers-teammates-before-its-too-late","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/tom-brady-needs-take-hard-look-mirror-following-his-outburst-against-his-buccaneers-teammates-before-its-too-late\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom Brady Needs to Take a Hard Look in the Mirror Following His Outburst Against His Buccaneers Teammates Before It's Too Late"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It certainly hasn't been smooth sailing for Tom Brady<\/a> or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> through the first six games of the season. Just two years removed from winning his seventh ring, the third year of the TB12 era has featured far more frustration than jubilation from the legendary quarterback.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Sunday's two-point loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the men tasked with keeping Brady out of harm's way saw (and heard) his anger on full display in a NSFW moment captured by the Fox broadcast.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the GOAT's supporters will excuse his behavior as an example of his fiery competitiveness, it's time to hold Tom Brady accountable. Because even though his incessant desire to win can lead to emotional outbursts, the fact the Buccaneers own a 3-3 record and rank 20th in scoring has as much to do with him as it does with an offensive line that has taken a sizable step back in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if Brady doesn't do some serious self-reflection and change his approach moving forward, he won't come close to capturing Super Bowl<\/a> title No. 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offensive line problems are just part of the story for the Buccaneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scrambles with the ball during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 16, 2022 | Justin K. Aller\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With a new starting interior trio, Tampa's offensive line entered the season with much to prove. To this point, though, it's clear the unit isn't nearly as strong as in the previous two years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Robert Hainsey has acquitted himself well at center, rookie Luke Goedeke ranks 73rd out of 75 guards in Pro Football Focus' grading system. Surprisingly, longtime New England Patriots starter Shaq Mason has struggled in his first season in Tampa. After earning an 85.2 PFF grade in 2021, the veteran right guard ranks 21st at his position with a disappointing mark of 65.4.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make matters worse, fellow veteran Donovan Smith has also experienced a dropoff following a standout 2021 campaign. Brady's blindside protector has seen his PFF grade drop from 83.3 to 69.3 through six games.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it would be unfair to place all the blame for the Buccaneers plummeting from second in scoring to 20th on the line alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, the offense has been forced to get by without Chris Godwin and Julio Jones, both of whom have missed significant time with injuries. Plus, Leonard Fournette has averaged nearly a full yard less per carry than he did a year ago. And there's no denying that Brady misses the presence of trusted target and top tight end Rob Gronkowski<\/a>, either.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, the offensive line bore the brunt of Brady's frustration in Sunday's 20-18 loss to the Steelers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“You're so much better than the way you're f***ng playing!” he yelled on the sidelines. “Get your f***ing act together!”\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ironically, though, it's Brady who needs to get his<\/em> act together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom Brady's personal issues have undoubtedly hurt his team's chances of success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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"It bothered me because that's how I look up to Tom Brady... That's a pivotal day to get ready and prepare."

\u2014 @AndrewWhitworth<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9OhV7gDxr8<\/a><\/p>— Herd w\/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) October 17, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>