Tom Brady lost his cool with the referees on Sunday in a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons. The Buccaneers were in the red zone gunning for goal, but the referee did not spot the ball and waited for the Falcons to line up.
But with the quarterback and the offensive line being ready, Tom Brady lost his temper and pointed out to the referees what he believed was a mistake on their part.
There will likely be criticism coming from fans and pundits alike about Tom Brady's behavior. Players have been penalized for less when it comes to verbal confrontations with referees.
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Players swearing at officials leads to automatic ejection most of the time, whereas something as innocuous as taunting can lead to in-game penalties. Critics of Brady, who have long felt that he is given preferential treatment, will now have more fodder for their theories.
Tom Brady wins another game against the Falcons
Brady's ability to bounce back from adversity continues to amaze even today. He came into the game on the back of consecutive defeats and alleged problems off the field with his wife Gisele Bundchen.
Despite alleged marital problems, he was the consummate professional on the field as he led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a victory over the Atlanta Falcons. By the end of the third quarter, the Buccaneers had established a 21-0 lead and a spirited comeback in the fourth quarter was of no use for the Falcons as they still ended up losing 21-15.
It takes the Buccaneers to a winning 3-2 record for the season after they lost to the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Brady will look to put the incident behind him and deliver another win when the Buccaneers visit Pittsburgh next week.
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