C.J. Anderson praises Tom Brady for kind words in thoughtful Instagram post

Troy Machir

C.J. Anderson praises Tom Brady for kind words in thoughtful Instagram post image

On Sunday, C.J. Anderson and the Broncos squeaked past Tom Brady and the Patriots 20-18 to earn a spot in Super Bowl 50.

Anderson, the third-year running back out of California  had a season marked but the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. But Anderson persevered, finishing the season with two strong performances and parlayed it into postseason success.

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Following the AFC championship game, Tom Brady, who like Anderson, was unheralded coming out of college singled out Anderson as one of the bright young stars he's had a chance to watch. Anderson got wind of Brady's kind words and returned the favor on Instagram.

 

 

"I know a lot of people hate this man but man when he was pick 199 and was over look he inspired me I was undrafted and over came all the odds so bless what he told me at the end of this game," Anderson wrote. "He said 'CJ way to fight and prove everybody wrong you belong in this league and your one hell of a player I love the way you run keep climbing to be great' those words meant so much growing up watching Tom overcame I'm proud to say I'm 3-2 vs his teams and proud to say I get to battle him every year. Thanks Tom for telling me those words they will stick and I know a lot of people don't like you but I have MAD RESPECT. Thanks I see you overcome as others in this league and now it's my turn."

They might compete each other on Sundays, but NFL players are part of a tight knit brotherhood. There is a lot more on the line than just touchdowns and Super Bowl rings. 

Troy Machir