CBS SPORTS: NFL Legends Surprise Rookies with Personalized Messages at Rookie Premiere Festivities
Being a rookie at the highest level of your craft isn't easy, but words of wisdom by veterans can make the journey feel less intimidating. In a video presented by Fanatics during the NFL Rookie Premiere, several NFL legends such as Joe Montana, Aaron Rodgers, Jerry Rice, Peyton Manning and Rob Gronkowski gave some inspiration of a few of the NFL fresh faces.
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson -- the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft -- received a message from seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
"A lot of great friends tell me you're a better person than you are a quarterback, which says a lot because I've seen some of those throws you make," Brady told the former Florida Gators star.
The rookie said that getting positive messages from people in general feels good, but this particular one was special…