When did Tom Brady get his first start in NFL?
Brady took the reins of the starting quarterback position from there, making his first start against Peyton Manning and the Colts in New England on Sept. 30, 2001. The second-year quarterback didn’t post eye-popping numbers, but his team came away with a 44-13 rout of Indianapolis.
What was Tom Brady’s first ever game?
The Patriots routed the Colts 44-13 in Foxborough on Sept. 30, 2001, and though kicker Adam Vinatieri (three field goals) and running back Antowain Smith (94 yards and two rushing touchdowns), had impressive showings, Brady was fairly pedestrian.
What game did Brady take over Bledsoe?
Brady sat behind Bledsoe for the 2000 season when the younger QB was a rookie. In the second game of the 2001 season, Bledsoe suffered from internal bleeding after a hit from New Yor Jets linebacker Mo Lewis. Brady took over in that game — and for the next two decades.
Was Tom Brady a rookie when he won his first Super Bowl?
No rookie starting quarterback has ever won the Super Bowl, and the No….Tom Brady’s first playoff run with the Patriots.
| Stats | Tom Brady (2001 postseason) |
|---|---|
| Completion % | 61.9 |
| Yards per game | 190.7 |
| Total touchdowns | 2 (1 pass, 1 rush) |
What year was Tom Brady’s rookie year?
2000
Draft and rookie season: 2000 The Michigan QB was the 199th player selected in the 2000 NFL draft. That would make Brady the best sixth-round pick in the history of all sports.
When did Tom Brady take over for Drew Bledsoe?
2001
Drew Bledsoe lays out how his legacy as an NFL quarterback might be a bit overlooked. Bledsoe, the No. 1 overall pick in 1993 NFL Draft, was the starter for the Patriots from 1993 all the way until his near-fatal injury in Week 2 of 2001. That led to Brady taking over the starting QB job.
How did Bledsoe almost died?
Taking a hit from Jets linebacker Mo Lewis in 2001 not only derailed Drew Bledsoe’s time as the Patriots starting quarterback, but it nearly ended his life, too.
Has a 2nd year QB ever won a Super Bowl?
Ben Roethlisberger, 2005 A young Ben Roethlisberger helped lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to Super Bowl 40 in his second season, resulting in a 21-10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.