The Brady-Belichick era with the New England Patriots produced six Super Bowl championships and countless memorable moments.
Yet when asked to pick just one standout play, Bill Belichick’s choice might surprise many – the first touchdown of Super Bowl XXXIX, when Tom Brady found David Givens for a four-yard score against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Recently on SiriusXM’s “Let’s Go” with Jim Gray, Belichick opened up about this particular play, highlighting its significance in Patriots’ history.
“Tom, one of your greatest plays ever was in the Super Bowl against the Eagles…. This comes down to fundamental execution that’s just so critical…. We gotta go to the third guy and make it a back-shoulder throw. That’s what great execution is under pressure in the most critical moments of the game. That’s how you win,” Belichick shared.
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Breaking down the play, Belichick painted a picture of Brady’s quick thinking when things went south.
The initial plan crumbled when tight end Christian Fauria stumbled on his route, while Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch found himself locked down by the Eagles’ secondary.
Brady, showing his trademark composure, adjusted on the fly and spotted Givens on a fade route. The receiver came back to the ball, securing what would become a pivotal touchdown.
Here is the play:
That’s Bill Belichick’s favorite Tom Brady play of all time.
“Tom, one of your greatest plays ever was in the Super Bowl against the Eagles. This comes down to fundamental execution that’s just so critical.”
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Most fans might immediately think of different Brady highlights – the clutch throws against Seattle’s “Legion of Boom” in Super Bowl XLIX, the game-winning drive against the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI, or the legendary 28-3 comeback over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI.
But for Belichick, Brady’s greatness wasn’t just about those spectacular moments. It was his ability to think clearly and execute perfectly when the pressure was highest.
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