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The reason I played 23 seasons in the NFL

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Weekly newsletter delivered straight from my desk to your inbox, 199 is an extension of my group chat with friends and family. Get the inside scoop and join today. ​Read in Browser​ Every week, I sit down to reflect on the events of the week, extract their lessons, and gameplan how to apply those lessons toward greatness and growth. It’s a system that has always worked for me, it can work for you too. Welcome to The 199! Sign up here if this email was forwarded to you. The reason I played 23 seasons in the NFL I spent some time with Jerry Rice recently, which is always a little surreal having grown up in the Bay Area idolizing his Niners teams. We got to talking about our careers, as guys who played longer than anyone else at our respective positions, and Jerry said something that really resonated with me. The thing that kept him going all those years, at such a high level, was the desire to never let his teammates down. I felt the exact same way. It’s what motivated me for 23 seasons

The reason I played 23 seasons in the NFL Tom Brady Weekly newsletter delivered straight from my desk to your inbox, 199 is an extension of my group chat with friends and family. Get the inside scoop and join today. Subscribe Share The reason I played 23 seasons in the NFL Published 10 months ago • 6 min read ​ Read in Browser ​ September 15, 2025 Every week, I sit down to reflect on the events of the week, extract their lessons, and gameplan how to apply those lessons toward greatness and growth. It’s a system that has always worked for me, it can work for you too. Welcome to The 199! Sign up

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