Tom Brady speaks out on Tampa transfer in online press conference
NFL star Tom Brady spoke with the press Thursday about his recent transfer to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, answering questions through a live online conference.
After signing a two-year, $50 million deal with the Buccanneers last Friday, there was a lot of talk about why the NFL legend would leave his New England legacy to work with one of the lowest-ranked teams in the league. The Buccaneers have been in a playoff drought for over a decade, making their last appearance in the 2007 season.
Answering a question from ESPN, Brady explained that he was intrigued by the Bucs team and organization, especially their drive to achieve the goal of the sport itself: winning.
Brady, 42, spent 20 seasons with the New England Patriots, bringing them a total of nine Super Bowl appearances and six wins. He’s been the NFL League MVP three times, and the Super Bowl MVP four times. Many regard him as the greatest quarterback to ever play football.
“I’m just excited to embrace this opportunity,” Brady said.
Hillsborough County pushes for new coronavirus testing site
The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group (EPG) voted on Monday to push forward with plans for a large-scale COVID-19 test collection site.
The EPG could open the site at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as early as Wednesday, with one contingency: they must receive an adequate supply of medical gear from the state government. This includes personal protection gear and test kits.
Hillsborough County acquired 900 test kits for the novel coronavirus over the weekend, but the EPG admitted that the need for tests will far surpass what they have now. Still, they say it is important to begin their data collection as soon as possible.
The Group also began to draft language for a curfew order that would be discussed at their meeting this coming Thursday. They also requested research into shelter-in-place orders.
Hillsborough County announced an official state of emergency on March 12 in response to the crisis with the coronavirus.
