Maybe Tom Brady should STFU

[NWICY]

For some reason Tom Brady decided to get all bent about Scott Scheiffler(?) Comments about he'd rather be a good dad than golfer.

Different strokes for different folks he could have just ignored it, not like Scott went after him with those comments. I'm guessing Tom was missing the lime light and needed a little attention.

Both made a lot of money for playing a game. Neither one cured cancer or anything really important. Well end of my rant.

 

[MJ29]

Just because Tom chose to prioritize his career over family doesn't mean everyone else has to make the same choices.

 

[MeowingCows]

I guess I don't get why Brady is set off by that comment. Also, Scottie just had his first kid, like...this year? He's played plenty without kids and now will play plenty with them. He looks 45 but is only 29.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

I guess I don't know context. Was it directed at Tom or did he just take it that way? If Scott was just speaking about his own priorities unrelated to Tom then Tom is soft and needs a blankie.

 

[NWICY]

I guess I don't know context. Was it directed at Tom or did he just take it that way? If Scott was just speaking about his own priorities unrelated to Tom then Tom is soft and needs a blankie.

LOL, it was just Scottie's view on life 2 tourneys ago maybe. Tom's comments make him look petty IMO.

 

[WooBadger18]

I guess I don't know context. Was it directed at Tom or did he just take it that way? If Scott was just speaking about his own priorities unrelated to Tom then Tom is soft and needs a blankie.

From what I saw it wasn’t directed at him.

I understand why Tom would want to believe that being an insane workaholic was being a good dad. He may have been a good dad in other ways, I don’t know, but the comments I saw weren’t great.

 

[Nor'MidWester]

Was this on some sports talk show? I never take anything anyone says on those shows seriously anymore. It's all engagement rage baiting. Nothing matters.

 

[WooBadger18]

Was this on some sports talk show? I never take anything anyone says on those shows seriously anymore. It's all engagement rage baiting. Nothing matters.

Looks like in a newsletter. I didn’t read the newsletter because I’m not giving him clicks, but I saw it on CBS sports. I think in this case it probably does more reflect his beliefs. Especially because to me it came across less as stirring the pot and more being defensive about choices you’ve made

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

From what I saw it wasn’t directed at him.

I understand why Tom would want to believe that being an insane workaholic was being a good dad. He may have been a good dad in other ways, I don’t know, but the comments I saw weren’t great.

He kissed his son on the lips frequently in public. I'll let you do what you want with that information.

 

[WooBadger18]

He kissed his son on the lips frequently in public. I'll let you do what you want with that information.

I just take it as he’s a really weird guy. But we already knew that

 

[AuH2O]

Hate to break it to Tom and all the other guys that think like him and try to rationalize their choices. people that obsess over their careers are half-assing their parenting.

Tom’s impressive in his focus and ability to be driven. But he’s always been very selfish.and no, teaching your kids to be driven and focused isn’t the most important job of a parent. The most important job a parent has is to show their kid love and attention.

 

[cycloneman003]

Brady is a weird dude really. Pretty much just seems like him trying to make it sound like he was a good family man AND a dedicated to being the greatest quarterback of all time. Reality is Tom is in no position to tell anyone how to manage their family life. He walked out on his pregnant girlfriend early in his career to start dating a super model, married that super model and got divorced years later because he prioritized continuing to play over his family life.

 

[Gonzo]

 

[3TrueFans]

I think I'm too old to care about what either of them think about anything, you kids have fun though.

 

[Marcelason78]

Odd that Brady feels a need to weigh in on Scottie’s comments.

 

[BMWallace]

For anyone who hasn't seen the context: Scottie said during a media interview before The Open Championship that he doesn't feel fulfillment from winning golf tournaments.

His comments have sparked a bunch of discourse around the idea of whether top level athletes just want it more. Tom's comments are part of that.

Scheffler's reality: Winning 'is not a fulfilling life'

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler said he doesn't find true fulfillment in winning: "You work your whole life to celebrate ... a few minutes. It only lasts a few minutes."

www.espn.com

 

[Cyhig]

Just have them play together in the Pebble Beach Pro Am. Then Scottie can go full Bob Barker mode on Brady

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

This People article has a quote from the newsletter for those who don't want to give TB clicks.

 

[pourcyne]

Damn, why was Brady so triggered? It's not like Scheffler cheated during a Championship game or anything.

 

[ISUTex]

Who on here knows Tom Brady and his family personally?