Brady not worried about 'greatest' label, credits situation for success

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been widely hailed as the greatest player in NFL history after his historic fifth Super Bowl title, but he says it's not a label that concerns him.

Asked by "PFT Live" host Mike Florio on Tuesday about his legacy and if he'll be remembered as the greatest ever, the 39-year-old Brady said it's not something he thinks about.

"None of those things have ever mattered to me and it's just - it's hard for those things to even take up any space in my mind because they've never been of significance to me," Brady said. "There have been so many great players that I've played with, that I've played against over the years."

He even suggested that other quarterbacks might have achieved his unprecedented level of success had they been placed in his situation.

"Everyone is different, everyone has different teams they've played on, coaches they've played for," Brady said. "I've been so blessed to play for the greatest coach at a time when our organization has done incredible things. I've played with the best teammates. Playing for Mr. Kraft and what his influence on the team has been. So I think there are so many players that if they were in my position and had all the opportunity I did, they would, I believe, accomplish so many of the same things."

They're humble words from Brady, but it's hard to believe he isn't driven by thoughts of his legacy. Perhaps he's simply smart enough to know that he only bolsters his public image and, in turn, his legacy, by speaking in these terms.