Tom Brady Makes Good on Promise to Send Bengals RB Joe Mixon a Jersey
By Chris Russo
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon got an early Christmas present he was too nervous to request.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sent along one of his jerseys to Mixon after the Bengals RB stated his fear of asking for said threads postgame.
Man I say this in the most humbled way I’m so Blessed to be playing this game. Super Thankful for the https://t.co/eD9G0mRPE1. @TomBrady Best Christmas gift ever. Later Today I’m headed down to the boys and girls club today to give the gift forward today with my own jersey’s. pic.twitter.com/EpBtPSMigq
— ⚡️Primetime!!!⚡️ (@Joe_MainMixon) December 20, 2019
Mixon was seen in the Bengals' locker room holding a Brady jersey Friday, just days after the Patriots' 34-13 win over Cincinnati last week. After the game, Mixon quickly transitioned from NFL running back to young fan when meeting Brady.
Bruh.. I still can’t believe I shook @TomBrady hand today and had a lil conversation with him? I ain’t gone lie I wanted to ask for his jersey but was too scared to ask??♂️?
— ⚡️Primetime!!!⚡️ (@Joe_MainMixon) December 16, 2019
Mixon idolizes Brady not only because TB12 is arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history, but also because both of them were born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Brady has famously said he was four years old when he witnessed "The Catch" in person during the 1981 NFC Championship Game.
Mixon, who was born just before Brady's freshman year at the University of Michigan, attended Freedom High School in Oakley, Calif. While competitors on the field, it's refreshing to see this kind of mutual respect from these two.