Barry Sanders Claps Back at Tom Brady: Defends Detroit Lions, Modern NFL
Barry Sanders Claps Back at Tom Brady: Defends Detroit Lions, Modern NFL. Do you agree with Barry or Brady
Barry Sanders Claps Back at Tom Brady: Defends Detroit Lions, Modern NFL
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders has come forward to defend the current state of the NFL, particularly pushing back against comments made by Tom Brady about the league’s perceived mediocrity. Sanders, who is closely following the impressive performance of the Lions this season, shared his views on the Robert Griffin III’s RG3 and The Ones podcast.
Tom Brady’s Narrative About Current NFL
“I think the coaching isn’t as good as it was,” Brady said. “I don’t think the development of young players is as good as it was. I don’t think the schemes are as good as they were. The rules have allowed a lot of bad habits to get into the actual performance of the game. . . . So I just think the product in my opinion is less than what it’s been.”
Barry Sanders’ Counter to Brady’s Narrative
The Lions, boasting an 8-3 record, are on track for their best season since 2014, a fact that Sanders, the team’s former star running back, is visibly proud of. In response to Brady’s comments about the NFL’s mediocrity, Sanders stated the following:
“Maybe he’s talking about the teams he played for, but the team I played for?” Sanders said. “The team that I played for, no. It’s anything but mediocre. I saw that comment somewhere. Look, for us as Lions fans, maybe I just have blinders on, because of how we’re leading the division, how well we’re playing. But I still see a great product. Still see great teams and a very popular game.
“I would listen to anything he [Brady] has to say, and I’d have to get into more detail what he’s referring to, but I think this is the greatest product, the greatest thing we’ve ever seen as Lions fans. So I’m gonna enjoy this for a while.”
