Could Antonio Brown Actually Redeem Himself?
Antonio Brown made his first TD catch for Tampa Bay on Sunday, and his first in a year against Atlanta.
The furore over Tom Brady joining the Buccaneers was always going to follow them throughout the 2020 NFL season. It has, although it may be a blessing in disguise.
Obscured by the stories about Tom Brady’s adaptation, the Bucs are quietly having a successful season. The 31 – 27 win over the Falcons moved them to 9 – 5, ensuring their second winning season since 2010.
It was a step closer towards their first playoff appearance since 2007. As well as that, they came back from 17 points behind, which is the second biggest comeback in franchise history.
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Antonio Brown, one of the league’s most troublesome figures, had 93 receiving yards on the day. How fitting that Tom Brady, the one who advocated for him, was the one to pass the ball to him for his TD catch.Â
With 6:25 to go in the fourth quarter, Antonio Brown caught the 46-yard ball to make it 31-27.
“I’m just grateful that these guys believe in me,” said Brown.Â
“To get the opportunity to come here, be a part of the team, to put my hand in the pile to help these guys win. They were excited for me. I’m super grateful for it.
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“It’s been a long journey for me,” he added. “As soon as I caught it, I went straight to my knees and called God and gave praise. [I’m] extremely grateful to be here with Tampa Bay and have the opportunity to live out my dream and play football — it’s something I love to do.â€
 “[I’m] just proud of him and his focus, and how he’s prioritized different things,†said Brady.Â
“A lot of the guys in that receiver group have helped him. He’s making great contributions.”
