Tom Brady, minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, stated that rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, like all new NFL players, must earn his opportunity. Brady, who built a Hall of Fame career on proving himself, emphasized that draft position and offseason hype are secondary to the work and resilience a player demonstrates.
"He's got to go out there and earn it like everybody else," Brady said regarding Mendoza in an interview with Liz Claman on FOX Business' "The Claman Countdown." He added that no rookies have yet had a meaningful snap in the NFL, and their careers will be defined by their dedication, their ability to overcome challenges, and their teamwork.
This mindset of accountability and discipline, Brady believes, translates well from his NFL career to his new role as Chief Wellness Officer at digital health company eMed. He aims to leverage his experience with personal health and wellness to help democratize access to medical treatments and support long-term behavioral changes.
"My body truly was my asset as a football player," Brady reflected. "So you're right, I was very lucky over a period of time to learn a lot of disciplines that allowed me to take the field feeling very healthy, feeling energized and excited about going out there to try to, you know, win some football games."
Brady expressed a desire to extend this level of health guidance to individuals beyond professional athletes, recognizing that many people lead active lifestyles and strive for good health to engage with family. He also acknowledged the significant impact of GLP-1 medications in initiating and supporting individuals on their wellness journeys.
"There's no debate about the way that this medicine is working right now in terms of keeping people and getting people on their wellness journey started," Brady stated. "And then we do a great job keeping them on that journey."