There's been a lot of Odell Beckham Jr. finger-wagging going on Monday, but don't expect Tom Brady to join the chorus.
The Patriots quarterback -- currently prepping for his 32nd playoff start -- told Boston radio station WEEI that it's not unusual for players to leave the region on their off days. Once upon a time, Brady himself would fly cross country when he had the chance.
"It's a tricky situation," Brady said, via CSNNE.com. "Players are off. Everyone decides what they want to do in their off time. When I was young, I did a lot of things when I look back I probably wish I wouldn't have done -- flying across country and things like that. It just wasn't publicized."
One such trip led to a biting case of remorse from the four-time Super Bowl champion.
"I was from California so when I had off time that's where I went. Looking back, there was one time I was actually injured pretty good, and I decided to do it, and I landed, and then I stayed overnight, and then I realized I better fly back. I flew back the next morning because it wasn't a very smart decision.
"You're younger, you don't have all the experience that you have. I'm at a point where doing this as long as I have, I cherish the opportunity that I have, and I'm putting everything into it. I'll have time at the end of the year to do things I need to do. But right now I have to focus on what my job is, and that's to put everything I can into this week."
