Speculation that Tom Brady might leave the New England Patriots has brought back a painful childhood memory for Barry Sanders.
“When I was a kid, I was a Raiders fan, and when I saw Kenny Stabler move on to the Houston Oilers, that was a big blow to me,’’ Sanders, the Hall of Fame running back, told USA TODAY Sports on Monday. “Just as a kid watching the game, I couldn’t believe my eyes.’’
Sanders, 51, was a faithful member of the Detroit Lions for his 10-year NFL career. But he said he wouldn’t begrudge Brady changing teams after playing quarterback for the Patriots for each of his 20 seasons.