12: The Inside Story of Tom Brady’s Fight for Redemption Audiobook (Free)

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The thrilling behind-the-scenes account of how the most sensational scandal in NFL history culminated in the greatest comeback in sports background, featuring dozens of exclusive interviews with Patriots players–including Tom Brady himself.

In January 2015, rumors circulated that the New England Patriots–a team lengthy suspected of abiding with the ‘if you ain’t cheating you ain’t trying’ philosophy–had used under-inflated footballs within their playoff victory against the about 12: The Inside Tale of Tom Brady’s Fight for Redemption Indianapolis Colts. As proof begun to build, nevertheless, a full on NFL investigation premiered, exploding an unsubstantiated rumor into a rigorous scandal that would lead news coverage for weeks. As shockwaves rippled through the entire NFL system, the very legitimacy of one of the league’s most popular teams and their star quarterback began to erode, even as the Patriots and Brady went on to earn that year’s Super Bowl.

But as the celebrations gave way towards the offseason, the investigation only intensified, reopening previous wounds between your Patriots’ powerful owner, Robert Kraft, as well as the NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell. Brady was devastated and apparently more nervous before a judge that on a game-winning drive.

When the dust settled, Brady can play again – but just after watching the first four games of the 2016 season from his sofa. The pressure couldn’t have been more extreme: Brady’s legacy was at stake. If he failed to return to his typical self, all the critics as well as the annals books would have to put a giant asterisk next to his name, signifying one thing: he was a cheater.

12 is the propulsive tale of this gritty comeback. It’s a dilemma that unfolds in the locker area, the court area, and beneath the brightest lighting in all of sports–the Super Dish. Now for the first time, readers will have a unique look into Tom Brady’s experience and the NFL’s surprising strangle-hold on the players. With unparalleled access to Brady himself, his teammates, and his lawyers, we will see just how a soccer legend went up against among the largest companies in the world to stage the greatest comeback in NFL history and emerge a god of the gridiron.