Tom Brady justifies chucking the Lombardi Trophy: 'I was not thinking at that moment'

Tom Bry caused a furore on social media last month during Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl celebrations after he infamously chucked Lombardi Trophy across Tampa’s Hillsborough River. With champions celebrating on a boat pare due to coronavirus restrictions, veteran quarterback threw revered trophy from his boat to tight end Cameron Brate on ar vessel. incident offended many including trophy makers' daughter, who demanded an apology from 43-year-old. 

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Tom Bry on James Corden show: NFL legend reveals he was 't thinking at that moment'

NFL legend Tom Bry appeared on Late Night show by James Corden on Tuesday and veteran quarterback provided insight into what was going on in his he before he chucked Lombardi Trophy to Cameron Brate. 43-year-old said, "First of all, I was t thinking at that moment. It was t a thought. It was, ‘This seems really fun to do'. t to mention, when you get your hands on one of those trophies, re’s a lot of really sharp edges on bottom. ... I found out later, h that been an incomplete pass, that would have went down like 80 feet [in river]. I’m so happy that Cam [Brate caught it]".

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During Tom Bry interview, Bucs superstar also lauded his daughter, Vivi, for urging him t to throw trophy. She can be heard shouting “Ddy, !” on video of incident just before throw. Bucs superstar said, “That’s my little eight-year-old daughter. Who could imagine that an eight-year-old girl would have most sense of anybody in that whole area? I mean, she’s voice of reason. Go figure."

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During interview, Tom Bry and James Corden also discussed how clean-living NFL legend needed help while walking off boat. Corden asked Bry if his unsteiness was due to his sea legs or alcohol. former Patriots star said that it was a 'combination of both' and was happy to be on land at that point. 43-year-old said, "It was definitely a moment of celebration. I’m happy I’m being surrounded by my fellow quarterback [Ryan Griffin] at right place at right time. Who could have a friend better than that? Making sure I was just so comfortable walking off boat like that".

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Tom Bry underwent a successful knee operation following Super Bowl 2021 success as he aims to help Buccaneers defend ir title. veteran quarterback h a cleanup surgery following some discomfort in his knee, and reports suggest that 43-year-old should be back on field by June. Bry should be fit eugh to resume training and participate in training camps ahe of new season if NFL does plan on scheduling those events amidst coronavirus pandemic. 

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