Super Bowl 2018: Former champion Mark Brunell explains why Tom Brady is the "greatest quarterback to ever play"
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Mark Brunell believes Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time and will lead the New England Patriots past the Philadelphia Eagles for his sixth Super Bowl title.
Standing in Brady's way is an unlikely opponent as Nick Foles has overcome the doubters to lead the Eagles to Minnesota after starter Carson Wentz's season ended through injury.
A former Super Bowl champion with the New Orleans Saints, Brunell believes it is Brady's complete package that makes him so great and will eventually ensure he triumphs once more at age 40.
"In my opinion he's the greatest quarterback to ever play," Brunell told the Mirror, while in London for the launch of Gridiron Grant. "His drive, his leadership, his natural ability, his mental and physical toughness.
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"You can just go on and on. I think the Patriots are going to win, not all the time, but most of the time.
"I think it will be a close game, 28-24, with the Patriots coming out champions again."
While Brunell believes Brady will emerge as the victor once again, the three-time Pro Bowler cannot help but be impressed with Foles, who has stepped in to ensure Wentz' injury has not derailed Philly's season.
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"He's one of the biggest surprises in the NFL," Brunell added. "Last year he disappeared, this year filling in for Carson Wentz, he surprised a lot of people. How did he manage to do that?
"He's a hard worker, he's a smart player, he's surrounded by a very good supporting cast. Nick goes out there, he's very calm, he's very confident. I know the Eagles are benefitting from him being there."
Mark Brunell spoke to the Mirror, while in London launching the Gridiron Grant, an initiative launched by the Jacksonville Jaguars and LGT Vestra which offers a full tuition fee university scholarship to two students graduating from the JagTag programme, or involved in American Football in their community