It's Tom Brady’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner as Current Buccaneer King

I’ll assume there is a lot of Brady hatred out there and I do understand it. In fact, I myself used to be indifferent to Tom Terrific. But overall, he’s achieved something special. And, tonight Tom Brady beat his old team the Patriots against evil-genius Bill Belichick, whom owner Bob Kraft recently called the biggest A-**** he ever met.

And it was in Boston in the rain and very emotional for a lot of people. Now, for the anti-Brady clan it was full of hatred. Others could care less but there were a lot of Brady fans who wanted to see a shootout with the young prince in waiting -- Mac Jones, and it didn’t disappoint -- it was a hell of a game. (highlights)

Now, when they call Tom the greatest sports leader of all time, what does that actually mean?

Yet, instead of a shootout, it turned into a defensive battle, 17 -- 19, where the lead went back-and-forth. Brady didn't score a lot of touchdowns and Mac Jones scored one or two. And at the very end of the game there was a field goal -- as far as the Patriots kicker had ever gone, and in the rain. Well, you know the weather in Boston is lousy and it bounced off the uprights and didn't go in and it was just classic. But there’s obviously some great lessons here

The first lesson is that you need a lot of luck to have ultimate success like Tom, or call it the grace of God which is probably more appropriate. Now, that's not to suggest Brady’s a Christian. I don't think he is, as I've never heard him say that. Second keep yourself in shape and have goals and workout fiendishly.

Tom’s something like 44 this year and he won the Superbowl last year, on a brand new team. Third, it's been said that Tom is an unprecedented leader. Fourth, you have to treat the people that you're close to -- your family and your friends, well, which it seems Tom has done, and so he just gets a lot of respect in the league.

Now, when they call Tom the greatest sports leader of all time, what does that actually mean? It can’t be based just on success, because many famous, successful athletes are known to be arrogant and selfish. But we saw an example of this just a couple of days ago. When Tom called his old antagonist Richard Sherman. The cornerback, formerly of the Seahawks, had famously helped beat Tom’ team, snatched an interception, but then was frankly classless. After the game, Sherman went up to Tom on camera, got in his face and said: “You mad bro?”

Now, all these years later, Sherman was without a team and Tom Brady called him up. During a Wednesday press conference, Sherman said Brady told him, "'You better come or you're going to regret not coming.” So Richard Sherman signed a few days ago, then played tonight, even though he wasn't supposed to, and he picked up a fumble and made a huge difference in the game. (Here is Richard’s troll tape.)

So, while not a perfect man, yet in a time of extreme dysfunction, anger and national confusion, Tom Brady stands out as a real man, athlete, and genuine leader

This is an example of someone not satisfied with ordinary success, seeking the ultimate success. Tom's a winner even if you hate his guts, because he doesn't hold grudges, and was willing to forgive Sherman and work for something bigger. Now, having never heard Tom profess faith, it doesn’t seem he's a Christian -- so maybe he hasn't arrived. Yet, in the last Super Bowl Brady got down on the field with his family on their knees, and it was a powerful reminder of how immense are family bonds. And when you treat people well, it’s often a result of understanding the family dynamic.

So, when you can deeply influence people, it often comes from a place of deep human understanding that is learned in a functional family. Brady asked a retired superstar to join him, and Tight End Rob Gronkowski did, scoring 2 TD’s in the superbowl. Again, Brady has so much persuasion from how respectful he treats others, despite his success, so even topnotch pro athletes are humbled.

Consider how Tom became Antonio Brown’s Wide Receiver Whisperer, when the troubled superstar, that no one liked or trusted anymore, was persuaded into joining the Buccaneers. Brown stayed in Brady’s mansion and was called a friend so both could work on a larger goal. But Brown could have easily ended up out of football the way he was headed.

Tom has called on ancient wisdom to help achieve current greatness. He’s patient, unflappable under pressure, works extremely hard to constantly improve and never gives up after defeat. Now, Brady’s ultimate purpose would be fulfilled as a Christian -- if he’s not saved, but one can still see a lot of spiritual strengths and practices in his life that help make him great.

Brady’s a wonderful role model for average people to remind them to never give up because he’s the ultimate overachiever. He’s worked hard since he's not the most talented guy but he's now considered the GOAT -- greatest of all time, since he's repeatedly made the most of his talent, and won multiple superbowls. Tom’s famous for perpetually being the first to arrive at practice and the last to leave.

So, while not a perfect man, yet in a time of extreme dysfunction, anger and national confusion, Tom Brady stands out as a real man, athlete, and genuine leader. Christ said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Someday, Brady might be called to fill a bigger role in this country, who knows? But meanwhile, whatever you do, don’t be a Brady Hater -- but enjoy his reign while it lasts!!

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