Refuses to call Drew Brees a dickhead
BRISTOL, CONN -- An interview that had the potential to be chock full of backhanded insults and bitter resentment produced little excitement, as New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said all the right things about Drew Brees breaking Dan Marino’s single season passing yards record before him.
The interview aired Dec. 30, 2011 on ESPN, and saw several instances of interviewer Chris Berman trying to bait Brady into verbally attacking Brees.
“Apparently, Drew Brees said he knew he would break the record before you,” Berman said. “In fact, he even called you a little bitch during his post-game press conference after breaking the record. What is your reaction?”
Brady, who has the all-time single-season touchdown record, barely blinked at the question.
“Well Boom, everyone has their opinion,” he said. “I’ve got nothing but respect for Drew. He’s a great player and a great person.”
The fact that Brady has won three Super Bowls, compared to just one for Brees, was also a subject of Berman’s prodding. Although Berman asked him about the importance of having three times the titles as the New Orleans quarterback, and then repeated the same question four times, slightly louder each time, the Patriots QB refused to take the low road.
“I’m blessed to have played with many great players over the years,” he answered. “Plus, I’ve played for one of the greatest coaches in the NFL.”
Berman would not give up, though, and began to attack Brees for Brady.
“Don’t you think it’s funny that you are married Gisele Bundchen, and he’s not?” Berman asked, his face growing red. “Or what about that weird thing on his face that looks like a shit stain? Come on man!”
Brady barely smirked at Berman’s animated flare up.
“Drew’s got a beautiful family, and I try to keep my personal and professional life separate,” he replied. “Thing on his face? I seriously never noticed it.”
As the interview wrapped, Berman angrily stormed off, said a source close to the story. Allegedly, the interview producer was also upset as he removed Brady’s lapel mic.
“How the hell are we supposed to manufacture a story out of this?” he asked. “You really fucked me Tom.”
— Original Date: Dec. 30, 2011.
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