Richard Sherman: Tom Brady Not A Clean-Cut, Model Citizen On Football Field
BOSTON (CBS) -- It's long been said by many folks that if Tom Brady ever wanted to pursue a career in politics after his playing days are over, he'd be a success. He's got the looks of a model and the composure of a president, so it's not hard to imagine him saying all the right things and winning an election.
Yet the Seattle Seahawks don't see the future Hall of Fame quarterback in quite the same light.
Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman, a man who's never been shy about sharing his opinions, was asked this week about his now-infamous "U Mad Bro?" moment with Brady in 2012.
Sherman said that his own actions were simply a response to some unsportsmanlike treatment from TB12.
"I think people sometimes get a skewed view of Tom Brady, that he's just a clean cut, does everything right, and never says a bad word to anyone, and we know him to be otherwise," Sherman said. "But in that moment of him being himself, he said some things and we returned the favor."
When asked what Brady had said on the field, Sherman replied, "He was pretty much saying that we were nobodies and that we should come up to him after [the Patriots] get the win."
Sherman sarcastically added: "So we should take that pretty well -- 'Cool, can I get your autograph too?'"
The All-Pro cornerback also seemed to wonder why Brady has a squeaky clean reputation, considering how much Brady complains to referees.
"Unfortunately, he apparently didn't remember what he said, but I'm sure at those moments of yelling at the ref, I'm sure he was saying, 'Good job, you're doing a fantastic job, keep it up,'" Sherman quipped.
For what it's worth, Brady coyly took the high road back in 2012 when asked about Sherman, saying, "He's a very good player and I have a lot of respect for that defense and certainly that secondary. My dad taught me at a young age to play with class and respect and give my opponents respect, and certainly I have a lot of respect for the Seahawks."
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Sherman, who intercepted an Aaron Rodgers pass on the opening drive of the NFC Championship Game, isn't worried that his comments might lead Brady to try to target him.
"I could care less," Sherman said. "I hope so, gives me more opportunities to get the ball. He's had me in his sights before. It's fine."
For as much as Sherman was willing to say some things about Brady, he did not feed into the "DeflateGate" controversy that's swept up the NFL world.
"It didn't have much effect on the game," Sherman said. "And if it did -- if it's against the rules, then it's against the rules -- but you'll see that it's not going to have any effect on this game."
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