As Tom Brady returns home, idol Joe Montana reveals traits that made him great

Eric Williams

NFL Reporter

Before Tom Brady arrived on the NFL scene, Hall of Famer Joe Montana was widely considered the greatest player in the game for leading the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl titles.

This week, Brady returns to his home state of California, where he grew up a 49ers fan idolizing Montana, to call the Cardinals-Niners game. And Joe Cool talked to FOX Sports about what made Brady so successful during a 23-year career that included seven Super Bowl victories.

The former San Francisco quarterback said what was most impressive about Brady was his ability to quickly deliver the ball on time and on target. 

“It was a decision-making process,” Montana said. “He made quick decisions, and he would dump the ball down underneath, too. He had a couple of guys on the smaller side that would go down there and do that dirty work. When you look at someone like [Julian] Edelman, hey I’d give him the ball every chance I got, too. Yet he’d still throw the ball down the field when he had the opportunity.

“That’s the biggest thing I think for him was that decision-making process. The faster you can make that decision, the more success you have. And obviously he had a great career.” 

Tom Brady grew up a fan of Joe Montana and the 49ers during his childhood in San Mateo, California. (Photo courtesy of Maureen Brady)

Montana’s top receiver was the best to ever play the game in Jerry Rice. Asked who he would like to throw to among today’s receivers, Montana pointed to big targets like DK Metcalf and A.J. Brown.

“Justin Jefferson would probably fit in that category,” Montana said. “You look at Metcalf — there’s some big receivers out there. Jerry and John [Taylor] weren’t small, but you’re talking about guys that are 6-4, 6-5 now.

“I go back and watch Dan Marino throwing. [Mark] Duper and [Mark] Clayton weren’t very big. I can’t imagine Dan throwing to guys [the] size [of today’s receivers], and the things he…

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Publish date : 2024-10-03 20:51:12

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