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QuarterbacksTrevor LawrenceandTom Bradyshare a mutual respect for each other’s game.
After Brady retired from the NFL in February 2022, only tofamously reverse the decisionabout two months later, he received countless messages from athletes paying tribute to his illustrious career.
One of them was Lawrence, the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback, who penned a tribute to Brady on the same day of the announcement.
“Happy retirement @tombrady. You truly paved the way for quarterbacks for decades,” Lawrence — who chatted with PEOPLE about his latest partnership with Tostitos — wrote on his Instagram Story at the time. “Thankful for your example. The game will miss you.”
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“The future is bright for you,“Brady wrote to Lawrence in an Instagram Story.
Exactly one year later, on Wednesday morning of this week, Bradyannounced his retirementfrom the NFL for a second time.
When chatting with PEOPLE about Brady’s decision to hang up his NFL jersey for good, Lawrence recalled the powerful words he received from the QB, whose career spanned 23 seasons on the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“He’s the best quarterback of all time. You can’t argue that,” Lawrence explains, adding that he’s honored but wishes he “would’ve gotten to play against [Brady] and meet him.”
Despite not crossing paths with each other, Lawrence cherishes the moments he’s had to watch Brady and “really learn from him.”
He adds, “So it’s cool for him to [also] show respect.”
Ahead of the 2023 Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, Lawrence is partnering with Tostitos.
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Lawrence notes that Tostitos is “also doing a social media giveaway” on its officialInstagram page, giving fans across the U.S. an opportunity to win a lineup of DIY recipes, chips, and more — plus a personalized video message from the NFL star himself.
source: people.com
