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Ex-NFLer shares great story about when Tom Brady earned his 'utmost respect'

But the New England Patriots quarterback hasn't lasted 20 years in the league without a little physical toughness.

Just ask former NFL defensive lineman Chris Canty. During a recent episode of Barstool Sports' "Surf & Turf" podcast, Canty shared a great story from a 2007 game between his Dallas Cowboys and Brady's Patriots that made Canty realize how tough Brady is.

"I came free on a zero blitz," Canty recalled. " ... I hit Tom Brady harder than I've ever hit any human being on or off the field. And I was like, 'Guys, I got him.