Tom Brady Bribed Teammates
April 17th, 2024
The Saints were famous for their Bountygate scandal that saw players earn under-the-table cash for knocking out opponents with ferocious hits.
The Bucs had a less scandalous cash incentive system during the Tom Brady years, orchestrated by Brady himself.
Retired Bucs guard Ali Marpet (2015-2021) spilled details during his visit to the Wam Bam podcast in December.
Unfortunately, Marpet didn’t reveal the year(s) to which he was referring, but he said it began when “at one point our screen game was absolutely abysmal as an offense.”
So seeking a screen-game fix, Brady, per Marpet, led independent meetings with the offense to try and repair the issues.
Apparently, Brady got impatient.
“[Brady] took our starting offensive line to the side and he’s like, ‘Hey, if you guys can get a screen to go for more than 15 yards, I will give you $1,000 cash each,'” Marpet said.
Marpet continued, sharing Brady’s words — and his disbelief.
“‘That is for you guys; so every time that we get that, I will be happy to make that payment,'” Marpet said Brady told the starting linemen.
“Are you kidding me? Like a little extra juice, so those kinds of things [Tom did to motivate].”
Marpet implied multiple screen plays of more than 15 yards ensued — and multiple payments for a job well done.
“There were definitely multiple 15,” Marpet added, cutting off himself after the No. 15.
“So those kinds of things. Again, Tom just knowing how guys are wired and what goes a long way and inspiring and getting the most out of his guys.”
Hell of a story. Joe can only imagine how much cash the actual running back got for executing a screen of 15-plus yards.
Joe hasn’t spent too much time reviewing film, but in late December of 2020, the Bucs were blasted for their “atrocious” screen game by former Bucs tight end Anthony Becht. He’s now a successful head coach in the United Football League.
Three weeks later against Washington in the playoffs, the Bucs beautifully executed a 22-yard screen pass to Leonard Fournette.
Perhaps fans can find more examples of what may have represented a nice bonus check for the Bucs’ offensive line.
JoeBucsFan.com texted a former Bucs coach to ask about Brady throwing cash incentives around One Buc Palace. The verbatim response was a smile emoji and the comment, “Ali ain’t lying.”
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April 17th, 2024 at 2:18 pm
Great piece, Joe!
April 17th, 2024 at 2:23 pm
Noice!!! Take note Baker.
April 17th, 2024 at 2:32 pm
Love that! With Bowels now at the helm, we need more players to assert that kind of leadership.
April 17th, 2024 at 2:33 pm
I wonder if that’s why LVD and White were doing the same thing during the same time period?
April 17th, 2024 at 2:33 pm
Brady rules. I miss that era so much already
April 17th, 2024 at 2:34 pm
Love it. The Goat is definitely a great motivator.
Thank you Joe!
April 17th, 2024 at 2:34 pm
If it wasn’t an offense to NE, TB12 would be in Tampa’s ROH
April 17th, 2024 at 2:35 pm
Great story! TY
April 17th, 2024 at 2:42 pm
If the Bucs win the Super Bowl I will give every starting O-lineman a $25 Dave and Busters gift card and a bag of Cheetos.
LFG!!!
April 17th, 2024 at 2:45 pm
GOAT
April 17th, 2024 at 2:48 pm
They should have a TB12 Statue at Ray Jay
April 17th, 2024 at 2:49 pm
The GOAT!!!
and a legend.
and leaves a big shadow.
shame this coach used him as a scapegoat to try and motivate the team rather than emulate him. friggin moron of epic proportions.
April 17th, 2024 at 3:10 pm
We’ve got 2 Super Bowls here in Tampa. He’s responsible for one via motivation and attracting every available worthwhile player. He belongs in the ring of honor.
April 17th, 2024 at 3:24 pm
Boss, I don’t care for Bowles a heck of a lot, but when did he use Brady as a scapegoat?
April 17th, 2024 at 3:35 pm
I loved the Brady Bucs era. I felt Bucs Organization Jason Licht fans just everybody was using Brady for motivation. Basically it was implied Brady is gone now we are a team again and more together. Also the narrative saying everyone said they couldnt win out Brady. They had to bother Brady with dopey Todd Bowles with his passive aggressive shots at Brady.
Gisele is the reason year 3 went to h-ll. He wasnt washed he was unfocused because he realized he married the worlds worst person.
I hope Bucs fans now realize the circus Brady was dealing with his final year in Tampa. Tabloids blamed said Brady was a bad husband selfish person and a bad father. Gisele leaked all this 2 media. Every loss Social Media would say Brady gave up his family to lose to the Browns. Brady lost 27 pounds never said a negative word about his ex wife. Brady took the high road. Finally the truth is coming out about all the lies the Gisele was spinning.
April 17th, 2024 at 3:52 pm
tips for a job well done…
tommy b makin’ dudes jump thru hoops…
from duds to dudes overnight…that’s tommy b for ya!
April 17th, 2024 at 3:53 pm
that’s my new sh!t…don’t try to steal it…lol…
“from duds to dudes”
made it up on the fly while typing…
🙂
April 17th, 2024 at 4:13 pm
A good laugh for me.
Guess our NFL team doesn’t pay linemen well enough. 😁
April 17th, 2024 at 4:23 pm
So millions of dollars being made is not enough incentive to do your job correctly, the QB has to come out of his pocket as well….smh!
April 17th, 2024 at 5:05 pm
Brady is a very smart and highly motivated and successful person. Do you notice it’s always within the rules. He would have made one hell of an attorney imo.
That deflategate was utter cockiepoo schemed up by good ole Roger himself imo. Probably out of jealousy imo.
April 17th, 2024 at 5:09 pm
And btw, why doesn’t someone pick up Lenny? He can be had for a dance?
April 17th, 2024 at 5:32 pm
Imagine getting paid millions and needing incentives to do your job.
Glad it worked and led to a SB, but definitely shows you what we were working with pre-Brady. Honestly kind of a shame and shows how complacent and lazy this team can be.
April 17th, 2024 at 5:37 pm
“Bribed”…??? More like, “incentivized.” Bribery carries such a negative connotation. It could also have been called, “redistribution of wealth.”
April 17th, 2024 at 5:39 pm
Oh No! Call Fanny and arrest him.
April 17th, 2024 at 5:46 pm
Just because of what they get payed it isnt any less of a grind, some people are so bitter and jealous. In the grind to find little things like this to motivate the guys to endure the grind that’s why Brady was so great he understood the game as only a player can.
April 17th, 2024 at 6:04 pm
First rule of economics: rational folks respond to incentives. Not a bribe, joe
April 17th, 2024 at 6:16 pm
Mayfield needs to reinstitute the policy now that he can afford it.
April 17th, 2024 at 6:53 pm
Brady had moxie. Not in the “I’m gonna run over you for a first down,” but in the “WE are gonna get THAT first down, one way or another.” It’s called being a leader, classic Motivation 101 tactics. Master.
April 17th, 2024 at 7:01 pm
Ridiculous.
April 17th, 2024 at 7:49 pm
All u guys give cover to Brady he was & is a convicted cheat how the hell do u support a cheat plus he bribed his fellow teammates how the hell do u say that is a good thing be a leader not a cheater
April 17th, 2024 at 7:51 pm
How the hell do u bribe a guy with a 1000 $ when they make millions sounds stupid as hell
April 17th, 2024 at 7:55 pm
U people on this site r morons for real
April 17th, 2024 at 8:44 pm
^^^ What Bakers Bucs said! I build $1,000,000+ houses. My guys are paid well to say the least as am I. Do you really not think we don’t work harder for incentives?
Some of you guys need to stick to asking people if they would like fries with that order.
April 17th, 2024 at 10:06 pm
Stay retired Brady. You arrogant crap. Paying for hitting intensive. Shows your morals. It’s a kids game for gods sakes. Hurting people. You’re a piece of crap. STAY RETIRED
April 17th, 2024 at 10:28 pm
I wonder how much Lenny got paid to blowup Parsons.
That block was a thing of beauty.
After this article, I know Lenny got paid.
April 18th, 2024 at 10:53 am
So? Great incentive to motivate your teammates!!
Tom is a Class Act!! It was probably all in Fun, too!!
Let’s Go!!🥰😍💝💝💝💝
April 18th, 2024 at 6:21 pm
Shut up the blood clot crying Baker fanbois. Awwww we don’t love Baker boo hoo hoo! Brady jealousy is not a good look for you, like swinging Baker’s jock on your finger