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Old Clip of John Madden Discussing Tom Brady's Calmness, Poise Goes Viral

There was nothing like the analysis and the iconic voice of the late NFL great John Madden.

A clip of the legendary NFL coach and commentator discussing quarterback Tom Brady with co-host Al Michaels during a Monday Night Football game on Sept. 9, 2002, went viral on Wednesday.

Brady, then New England’s third-year quarterback under Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, was facing the Steelers in the season opener, one season after taking over as starter and leading the team to its first Super Bowl. Madden’s analysis during this game would essentially foreshadow the greatness and the body of work that Brady would produce in the NFL.