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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

THIS BOOK WAS built on a pile of disbelief, not just Tom’s, but everyone’s.
To the scouts who said he couldn’t throw, the analysts who said he was a system guy, and the league that tried to take him down. Thanks for the fuel.

To my readers: you already know the deal. You show up every time, and I’ll keep writing until the clock hits zero.

And to Brady himself.
I still don’t know how you did it.
But damn, I’m glad I got to watch.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

JJ IS THE author of over 250 books on power, culture, history, and the systems that run the world.
He writes fast, sharp, and with a smile, whether he’s covering war, philosophy, or Super Bowl comebacks.

Known for cutting through the noise and turning icons into humans (and sometimes back again), JJ explores what makes greatness and what it costs.

This is his first book about football.
It won’t be his last.

More at jjarchives.com

COPYRIGHT

© 2025 JAMES JOHNSON. All rights reserved.

This book is a work of nonfiction and cultural commentary. It is an independent publication not affiliated with the National Football League, the New England Patriots, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, or Tom Brady.

While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the author’s opinions, interpretations, and occasional satire are his own.

Any trademarks, images, or likenesses of public figures are used in accordance with fair use for the purposes of commentary and analysis.

No deflated footballs were harmed in the making of this book.