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Brad
Johnson looks to begin a new chapter in his storied career with
one of the NFL's most storied franchises. On March 6, 2007
Brad signed a 3-year contract to play for the Dallas Cowboys.
In
2006 through 14 games started, Brad Johnson had his team positioned
for a possible play-off berth before a quarterback change was made.
2006 saw Brad fall just one game short of continuing his personal
record of always having a winning record for each coach he played
for during his NFL career. Operating a team devoid of offensive
weapons took its toll on Johnson, who just one year before, had
the Vikings playing some of the best football in the NFL during
the final two months of the season.
Brad
Johnson once again displayed his tremendous accuracy in 2005 by
throwing for 12 touchdowns against just 4 interceptions. His passer
rating of 88.9 (3 rd in the NFC) and completion percentage of 62.6
(4 th in the NFC) showed that Brad is still among the best in the
league. Brad took over a 2-5 Vikings team that had just lost starting
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper to injury. Brad went on to win 6 games
in a row and finish 7-2 as the starter, putting Minnesota right
back in the playoff hunt.
In
Tampa, Brad will forever be remembered for leading the Buccaneers
to their first Super Bowl Championship. Brad finished that landmark
season with the highest quarterback ranking in the NFC. Not exactly
a stranger to excellence, Brad has been a winner throughout his
NFL career. Always one of the leagues most accurate passers, in
2004 Brad became the only quarterback in NFL history to post nine
consecutive seasons with a pass completion percentage of 60 percent
or higher. Despite his personal achievements, Brad never forgets
to credit those around him. Brad outlines the importance of camaraderie
and other winning attributes in his new children's book Play
with Passion . "Your best teammates are guys you can trust,
who play with passion and put the team first." Brad can now
add Author to his list of titles, which already include Husband,
Father, Philanthropist, Pro-Bowl quarterback and Super Bowl Champion.
Brad's
success has been achieved through his undeniable drive and unparalleled
determination. Brad was raised with a distinct competitive edge
and the knowledge that to be the best, you must practice like the
best. “I think there's a misperception because I'm very polite,
but there's a little fight and drive in me.” His competitiveness,
fight and drive were further showcased in front of the worldwide
audience watching Super Bowl XXXVII.
Brad's
status as Super Bowl Champion continues to land him in the limelight.
Brad has appeared on Good Morning America, at Walt Disneyland's
Main Street Parade, and on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Additional
national exposure has been garnered by Brad by appearing on the
Wheaties box cover, in a “Got Milk” Mustache campaign, and in a
“What's next” Disney commercial which also featured his wife Nikki
and son Max.
Brad adds a legacy
of charitable giving to his on field accomplishments. Brad's charitable
involvement includes Muscular Dystrophy Association, Children's
Miracle Network, Brad's Buddies and Gillette Children's Hospital.
He is active in United Way's Hometown Huddle and Toys for Tots.
Brad and his wife Nikki are the proud parents of Max and Jake.
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