Tom Brady opens up on his emotional strength following divorce from ex-wife Gisele Bündchen

Tom Brady has opened up about some emotional struggles he’s going through this year following a rocky start to the NFL season and his divorce from his ex-wife of 13 years, Gisele Bundchen.

It’s been a topsy-turvy year for the superstar quarterback, whose return to the NFL coincided with a divorce after his marriage to Bundchen fell apart.

The 45-year-old quarterback, who the marriage ended in octoberunraveled his thoughts on the latest episode of his ‘Let’s go!’ podcast on SiriusXM ahead of Monday’s stunning fourth-quarter comeback against the New Orleans Saints (16-17).

“I think there are so many ways for me that it gives me great perspective in my life,” Brady said. ‘Why have I done it so long? You know, physically, I’ve explained that and I’ve tried to take care of myself.

‘You know, mentally, and how we talked to the coach [Sean] Payton, there’s a mental drive to always think about the next big thing, or the next big concept, or the next big scream.

And then emotionally, that’s where I think as you get older, the challenges really arise, you know, because we can get distracted by other parts of life and not get distracted in a bad way, but there are priorities that take over.

Brady Gisele Bundchen confirmed that her marriage of 13 years had ended in October

“So I’ve done my best over the years to keep what’s important to me. And I have been very lucky to play a sport that I love. And, like I said, why do I play? Because the competition is great.

“Obviously it’s a great thrill and joy to get out there and play, but you’re just part of something that’s so much bigger than you and there’s something to be said for that.”

The NFL-record comments from the seven-time Super Bowl champion came after his 44th fourth-quarter comeback allowed the Bucs to avoid falling two games below .500 and create little respite for themselves at the top. of the NFC South.

Brady, 45, talks to his teammates before throwing the game-winning touchdown pass.

That could end up being crucial as the Bucs (6-6) head off a tough two-game stretch that has them traveling to NFC West-leading San Francisco this weekend before hosting the defending AFC champion. , Cincinnati, the following Sunday.

Brady nearly was held without a touchdown pass at home by the Saints for the third straight year when he threw a pair of touchdowns in the final three minutes to beat New Orleans 17-16 on Monday night.

It was the second time in a month that the 45-year-old quarterback shrugged off an ugly three and a half quarters to lead a game-winning drive with three seconds left on the clock. The Bucs defeated the Los Angeles Rams 16-13 on November 6.

Brady greets Saints linebacker Demario Davis after his 44th fourth-quarter return Monday

Brady broke a tie with Peyton Manning for the most fourth-quarter comebacks in NFL history. It was the 56th time he led a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or in overtime—another league record—as well as the 40th time he overcame a deficit of 10 or more points to win.

The 2007, 2010 and 2017 MVP dedicated the comeback victory to his 10-year-old daughter Vivian, who had told her father the Saints are not a good match for his Bucs.

Brady is now 3-1 since divorcing Bundchen two months ago. The superstar couple recently announced their breakup after being married for almost 13 years.

It is speculated that the couple broke up due to disagreements over her career and retirement. However, a source confirmed to DailyMail.com in late September that their split was not affected by Brady’s move to join the Buccaneers.

The star player has announced his retirement from soccer on multiple occasions, before changing his mind each time and continuing to play.

Brady shares Vivian (right) and Benjamin (bottom left) with Bundchen and has a 15-year-old son, Jack (bottom center), with ex-girlfriend and actress Bridget Moynahan.

It was then reported that Bundchen felt she was putting her modeling career on the back burner due to her ex-husband’s decision, as she spent her later years raising and caring for their children.

The Bucs star said the divorce had been a “difficult” and “painful” decision that the couple made after “much consideration.”

Brady is currently in the middle of his 23rd season and shares Vivian, as well as 12-year-old Benjamin, with Bundchen. He also has a 15-year-old son, Jack, with his ex-girlfriend and actress Bridget Moynahan.

Both said they would continue to raise their two children together. The couple is expected to share custody of their two children.