Tom Brady discusses his close relations with his centers, and team chemistry in general.
Tom Brady Intimate With Centers: ‘I’ve Got My Hands On Their Butts Probably More Than Their Wives’
BOSTON (CBS) — It’s a simple action that takes place on every single down in the NFL, and it’s one that often gets overlooked. It is the center-quarterback exchange, and though it is often taken for granted, it remains the most crucial element to every single play. Without a successful snap, there can be no 80-yard run and there can be no great touchdown pass — there can’t even be a victory kneel-down.
For Tom Brady, he spent much of the early part of his career not having to worry about his relationship with his center, as Dan Koppen served in that duty from 2003-11. But in the years since, he’s seen a rotation of big men take over at center, and that change continues this year with Ryan Wendell and Dan Connolly both making snaps for Brady. Rookie Bryan Stork also hopes to get in that mix as well.
On Wednesday, after a rainy practice at Gillette Stadium, Brady spoke about the intimate relationship he has with the men who give him the ball.
“I’ve got confidence in those guys. I love both Dan and Wendy, I love those guys...
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