You know it’s serious when a former All-Pro running back has a bone to pick with Tom Brady. In Super Bowl 53, it wasn’t just the pressure of the game that got under Todd Gurley’s skin, but the sheer irritation of facing the G.O.A.T. himself.
In a moment of brutal honesty, Gurley let loose about how Brady’s presence, both on the field and in the huddle, fueled some fiery frustration.
Todd Gurley’s Raw Take on Tom Brady: Frustration, Respect, and Super Bowl 53 Pain
Gurley didn’t mince words when it came to Super Bowl 53. The former Los Angeles Rams All-Pro running back flat-out admitted that facing Brady in that game truly upset him.
Gurley’s frustration was palpable as he reflected, “That’s one thing that p***** me off, too, because I’m like, bro, I seen this dude when I was like, 10 years old. How the f*** is he still playing and beating, you know, beating young, fresh guys?”
It’s a sentiment that’s relatable for anyone who watched Brady’s dominance over nearly two decades, defying the usual timeline for NFL greatness.
Gurley’s emotions stem not just from the age gap but from the way Brady’s Super Bowls often played out.
“I feel like, three or four of his Super Bowls was like that [nobody can score]. At the earlier, at the beginning, his Super Bowls. And then this one [Super Bowl 53] too,” he explained, referring to those nail-biting, low-scoring games where no one could break through.
Super Bowl 53 was no different, with the game ultimately decided by pivotal moments like Rob Gronkowski’s clutch fourth-down catch and Sony Michel’s solid performance. While Gurley’s Rams couldn’t crack the New England Patriots defense, Julian Edelman’s MVP-winning performance (mostly off those relentless option routes) sealed the deal.
Gurley asserted, “It came down to, like a Gronk [Rob Gronkowski] fourth down, play catch, something like that. And then, like, Sony [Michel] ended up having a good game. I think, I think [Julian] Edelman won the MVP. He just kept doing them option routes. It was one of them, like hard-nosed football… but the Super Bowl itself, it was like a blur.”
The underlying emotion, frustration mixed with respect for Brady’s staying power, says it all. After all, facing off against a legend like Brady is no easy feat.
The loss still stings, but Gurley’s fire is far from extinguished. It’s clear: He’s coming for redemption.
Brady Sets the Record Straight: 20 Years of Respect, No Drama With Bill Belichick
Tom Brady is setting the record straight. The G.O.A.T. just dropped a major truth bomb on his relationship with Bill Belichick, and it’s far from the drama people love to hype up. In an appearance on FS1’s “The Herd,” Brady broke it down, explaining how their 20-year run wasn’t always sunshine and Super Bowls, but the respect? It’s always there.
“Were there times when we didn’t see everything eye to eye? Yeah, but that’s 20 years of a relationship. … I’m not characterizing our relationship based on a few moments that weren’t perfect for either of us,” he said.
“We had as great of a relationship as you could have over a long period of time … There’s no coach I would have rather played for than him,” Brady added.
So, no, they’re not sitting around sharing teddy bear moments (despite Cowherd’s playful jab). But after six Super Bowls and two decades of grinding it out, this dynamic duo’s bond is still stronger than ever.