Tom Brady's ex-teammate spills beans on NFL legend's cash incentives

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Tom Brady is purported to have used cash incentives as he attempted to turn around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady is purported to have used cash incentives as he attempted to turn around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' performances (Image: Getty)

Ali Marpet, a former teammate of Tom Brady at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has spilled the beans on how the legendary quarterback used financial incentives to push his teammates to up their game.

Brady, who boasts six Super Bowl rings from his illustrious 20-year stint with the New England Patriots, sought to instil elements of the 'Patriot Way' into his new team in Florida. After leaving Gillette Stadium in 2019, he brought his winning touch to Tampa Bay for the final three years of his career, clinching another Super Bowl victory in 2020.

Now, Marpet has given fans a glimpse into some of the tactics Brady used to foster a winning mentality within the Bucs' squad.

During an appearance on the Wam Bam podcast, he revealed that Brady introduced the incentives during a period of poor performance on the field, taking it upon himself to inspire improvements among his teammates. Marpet recalled a time when their offensive screen game was 'absolutely abysmal', prompting Brady's intervention.

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"[Brady] took our starting offensive line to the side and he's like, 'Hey, if you guys can get a screen to go for more than 15 yards, I will give you $1,000 cash each,'. That is for you guys, so every time that we get that, I will be happy to make that payment'. Are you kidding me?"

It seems the seven-time Super Bowl champ's former teammate was seriously impressed by his co-star's nous, with their unofficial meetings turning out to be a hit. Reflecting on the impact of these strategies, Marpet revealed that Brady's manoeuvres provided the squad with "a little extra juice."

Moreover, the ex-Bucs stalwart suggested that Brady rewarded his teammates with cash for screen plays exceeding 15 yards. He noted the palpable effect this had during games, stating: "There were definitely multiple 15."

Tom Brady's ex-teammate spills beans on NFL legend's cash incentivesTom Brady and Ali Marpet won the Super Bowl together during their time at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Getty)

Brady's savvy moves clearly left Marpet marvelling at the quarterback's ability to motivate and lead in the locker room. Speaking about the legendary player's knack for understanding his colleagues, Marpet admitted: "Tom just knowing how guys are wired and what goes a long way and inspiring and getting the most out of his guys."

Still, Brady's actions might have skirted NFL regulations and they have drawn parallels with the notorious New Orleans Saints bounty scandal. This took place between 2009 and 2012, with players having received bonuses for opponents having to depart the field after particularly impactful hits.

After his first successful season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady played for two more seasons before announcing his retirement in early 2023. His departure marked the end of one of the most illustrious careers in sports history.

Tom Beattie

Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL

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