Tom Brady talks controversial Grady Jarrett penalty: 'It was a long hug'

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Tom Brady was in the thick of controversy during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

On the third down during the Buccaneers’ final drive, Brady appeared to be sacked by Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett. The play would’ve likely forced Tampa Bay to punt the ball away and give Atlanta one last chance to win the game.

However, a roughing the passer penalty was called on Jarrett and it eventually ended any chance of the Falcons going back on offense. The penalty caused outrage among fans on social media.

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Grady Jarrett of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a sack against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Brady talked about the penalty on the latest episode of the "Let’s Go!" podcast and chose his words carefully when he responded to a question about the ordeal.

"It was a long hug," Brady said. "A long, unwelcomed hug from Grady. He was in the backfield all day. As I said after the game, I don’t throw flags. What I do throw is tablets. He had a helluva game, so I’ll leave it at that."

Jim Gray, the legendary sportscaster who hosts the podcast, brought up an NFL executive mentioning to NFL journalist Peter King that Sunday’s penalty and the situation with Teddy Bridgewater with the Miami Dolphins was a part of "overreaction Sunday."

Brady expanded on his thoughts about how NFL officials called games and gave the zebras the benefit of the doubt.

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Grady Jarrett of the Atlanta Falcons sacks Tom