Bucs' Tom Brady faces criticism for attempting to kick Falcons defender during controversial play
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The already controversial roughing-the-passer call on Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett on Sunday has sparked more controversy after users on social media accused veteran quarterback Tom Brady of attempting to kick Jarrett following the would-be sack.
The questionable penalty late in the fourth quarter allowed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to eventually run out the clock and avoid a three-game losing streak, but fans on social media were not only critical of the call. They were unimpressed with Brady’s apparent attempt to kick the defender.
Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons sacks Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 9, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
ESPN host Mike Greenberg and former NFL safety Ryan Clark appeared to agree with that during Monday’s broadcast of "Get Up."
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"The thread of commonality in it all is Tom Brady, by the way. Nothing could be more Brady than him trying to kick Grady Jarrett as he’s going off," Greenberg said, via Saturday Tradition.
"Anyone else does that, they’re throwing a penalty on the guy on the ground. Tom Brady deserved a penalty on this play, not Grady Jarrett. He tried to kick him in the ding-ding, and the next thing you know, Grady Jarrett gets a 15-yard penalty."
Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons sacks Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 9, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Clark seemingly agreed.
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