How close was Tom Brady to signing with the Saints?
. @JeffDarlington takes a look at Tom Brady's comments about being snubbed by teams in free agency  "I think think that people still underestimate how close Tom Brady was to signing with the New Orleans Saints." pic.twitter.com/EQ1GJBgGCe  Get Up (@GetUpESPN) June 23, 2021  The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made the splash of the offseason last year when they signed quarterback Tom Brady in free agency. There were plenty of other teams in the running for Brady, but the Bucs ended up winning out, adding a key piece for what would eventually prove to be a Super Bowl run. One such team in the Brady sweepstakes was a division rival, the New Orleans Saints, a team that was evidently far closer to landing Brady than most people might think, according to ESPNs Jeff Darlington. Darlington also mentioned the Las Vegas Raiders as another potential Brady suitor, but stressed the fact that Tampa Bays unwavering pursuit eventually made a huge difference. The Saints swept Tampa Bay in the regular season in 2020, but Brady and and the Bucs got the last laugh with a 30-20 playoff victory on the road, along with an eventual Super Bowl win.