Ex-Buc turned Patriot saw different side of Tom Brady vs. New England

TL;DR

K.J. Britt recalls Tom Brady's intense preparation before his return to Gillette Stadium as a Buccaneer. Britt emphasized the urgency and significance of winning that game for Brady.

Key points

K.J. Britt was with the Buccaneers during Brady's return to Gillette Stadium.
Brady showed intense urgency in preparation for the game.
The Buccaneers won the game against the Patriots.

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New England Patriots fans remember where they were when Tom Brady returned to Gillette Stadium for the first time as quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Patriots linebacker K.J. Britt, who was with the Buccaneers at that time, will also never forget that game and Brady's demeanor behind the scenes in the lead-up.

"That was crazy. I'll never forget that game," Britt said, via Patriots Wire's Sophie Weller. "It was a Sunday night game. And that whole week of practice, just the urgency that Tom had. How much that coming back and to win here for Tom, how much it meant for him."

"I remember that week of preparation. It was fun. Everybody wanted to go out and win for Tom," Britt added. "And we got the win. And it was a hard, it was a good game, and I'll never forget it."

Statistically, Brady had an average game, going 22-of-43 passing for 269 yards. He also had one carry for six yards on the ground in the 19-17 win by the Buccaneers.

Everyone watching that game could feel the weight and intensity as the Brady-led Buccaneers went head-to-head with the Bill Belichick-led Patriots. It was one of the biggest regular season games in NFL history.

That game is clearly one that Britt and everyone who watched won't forget anytime soon.

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Q&A

What did K.J. Britt say about Tom Brady's preparation for the game against the Patriots?

K.J. Britt highlighted Tom Brady's intense urgency and focus during the week leading up to the game, emphasizing how much it meant for Brady to win against the Patriots.

How did the Buccaneers perform in the game where Tom Brady returned to Gillette Stadium?

The Buccaneers won the game against the Patriots, which K.J. Britt described as a hard-fought and memorable match.

What was the significance of Tom Brady's return to Gillette Stadium for K.J. Britt?

For K.J. Britt, Brady's return was significant as it created a strong sense of urgency and motivation among the team to secure a victory for their quarterback.