Tom Brady has been around long enough to know where the rookies are without even looking.
Sure enough, the Buccaneers’ Hall of Fame-bound quarterback tested Bears rookie cornerback Jaylon Johnson early in Thursday night’s game at Soldier Field. It was a learning experience for sure for the 22-year-old Johnson, with mixed results in the first half.
On the Buccaneers’ second series of the game, Brady went after Johnson on third-and-6 from his 19-yard line with a deep ball to tight end Tanner Hudson down the left sideline. Johnson was up to the task, staying with Hudson stride-for-stride and breaking up the pass to force a punt.