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How does Tom Brady relate now to Joe Montana’s 49ers exit?

Tom Brady did not speak Tuesday about the modern-day 49ers, nor did he hint of any regrets about not joining them and resuming his trophy-laden career in his native Bay Area.

Brady, in his opening remarks as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ new quarterback, did take a trip down memory lane during his media conference call, which was broadcast live on ESPN and NFL.com.

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He harkened back to his childhood days worshiping the 49ers, their quarterbacks and even that ancient land known as Candlestick Park.

Tom Brady, January 2020. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Surely now he can relate to watching his idol, Joe Montana, leave the 49ers for the Kansas City Chiefs after the 1992 season, right?