Tom Brady Admitted He Threw 50 ‘Meatball Subs’ Himself, And Bill Belichick Never Let Him Forget It

Tom Brady just laid it all out about Justin Herbert’s costly interception in the Los Angeles Chargers’ recent loss to the Buffalo Bills, straight up calling it a “meatball sub.” He didn’t pull any punches, saying Herbert showed “poor awareness, poor decision” when he chucked that ball right into the arms of Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. And yeah, that comment blew up. FOX Sports’ video of the quote racked up over 300,000 likes on Instagram, plus thousands more across X.

Brady’s Kids Are Keeping Him Hip to the Lingo

So, where did the G.O.A.T. even pick up “meatball sub” as a descriptor for a terrible pass? We’re all wondering, right? In the latest edition of his #AskTom segment, Brady spilled the beans, crediting his kids for keeping him in the loop with all the social media slang. He actually had to tell everyone to “Chill, chill. Relax. Everyone’s got to remember, I’ve got three kids, OK? So, that should just point you in the right direction.” Honestly, makes total sense. Those youngsters know what’s up on the internet faster than any of us.

This isn’t the first time Brady’s commentary went viral either. Just a week before the “meatball sub” heard ’round the world, he tagged one of Dak Prescott’s passes as a “piss missile” during the Dallas Cowboys’ win over the Washington Commanders. Brady actually apologized for that one in a previous #AskTom. But for the “meatball sub”? No apologies here, even though he totally admitted throwing a bunch of them himself.

The GOAT’s Own “Meatball Subs” and Belichick’s Brutality

Yeah, you heard that right. Even Tom Brady threw some duds. He confessed, “I threw a lot. I probably threw over 200 interceptions in my career. I would say somewhere between 25 and 50 [were meatball subs].” And get this: Coach Bill Belichick, the man who shaped his career, “he never let me forget those.” That’s classic Belichick, right? Always keeping it real, always pushing for perfection. Brady actually used that as a moment to shout out the coaching he got from Belichick over the years. It’s a reminder that even the best in the business had to learn some tough lessons.

Brady also touched on some other wild stuff, like Case Keenum’s shocking performance when he stepped in for the Bears and helped them beat the Eagles on Monday night. Keenum, at 38, is third on the depth chart and hadn’t started a game since 2023. But Brady totally gets it, saying there’s “definitely some nerves and anxiety as you prepare for the week,” especially after being out of the starting spotlight for so long. He knows when that ball kicks off, “you settle in very quickly” if you’re a veteran. He even gave a shout-out to “this Ben Johnson offense” and said Keenum “made a lot of great decisions,” which is what it’s all about. Brady just sees it as what you’re paid to do: “deliver for your team.” He also briefly mentioned Sean Payton’s gutsy calls in the Broncos’ win over the Rams, and even how cleats can mess with a quarterback’s throw.

What will Brady drop next on the broadcast that takes over our feeds? You just know we’ll be tuning in every week to find out.

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Originally reported by Fox Sports.