There was a time when Tom Brady was just a Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the New England Patriots.There was also a time when the eventual seven-time NFL champion had no idea he would be professionally tied to Birmingham City trying to get promoted to the Premier League and Fernando Mendoza‘s future with the Las Vegas Raiders.Tom Brady is the most decorated NFL player of all-time and won seven Super BowlsAFPIn 2026, Brady is everywhere.His net worth is estimated at $350million, he trades jabs with Logan Paul, and the 49-year-old global superstar is still one decision away from returning to the playing field.While teenagers scrolling on social media increasing know Brady for his TV work with FOX and his unique dual role as a part-owner of the Blues and Raiders, the No. 199 overall pick of the 2000 NFL Draft once went nine years without winning a Super Bowl.Brady is self-made, highly driven and super competitive. Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio won six rings with the Pats while rising from a personnel assistant who broke down game film and prepared scouting reports to one of Bill Belichick‘s most trusted staff members.Caserio had a unique view of Brady’s two-decade NFL rise, which eventually featured seven Super Bowl trophies, a league-record 89,214 passing yards and GOAT status among quarterbacks.What has Caserio said about Brady?“Tom’s seemingly everywhere these days,” Caserio exclusively told talkSPORT. “But I’d say his work ethic. Just once he puts his sights on something, he pours everything into it. And he wants to be the best at it, whatever it is.“So regardless of where he starts, his goal is to be the best, however long it takes. And I think you saw that over the course of his football career. “And it looks like he’s pouring into the various endeavors that he’s pursuing outside of football or in his post-playing career. So whatever he’s chosen to put his mind to, he’s usually pretty good at. So, yeah, there’s not too many people out there like him.”Brady took on key roles with FOX, the Raiders and Birmingham City after leaving the PatsgettyNick Caserio worked with the Patriots before becoming the Texans’ GMgettyCaserio spent 20 seasons with New England, which saw the Patriots make nine Super Bowls and win 17 AFC East division titles.He was named New England’s director of player personnel in 2008 and played a key role in drafting, signing and developing players who became critical pieces of the greatest dynasty in NFL history. In 2026, Caserio is focused on helping guide the Texans out of a 1-4 hole as they prepare for an AFC South battle vs the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. While Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud tries to play his way into a contract extension that could approach $60m-a-year, Caserio green lighted a trade for former No. 4 overall draft pick Marvin Harrison Jr. that made waves across the league.“I think our responsibility is to look at opportunities,” Caserio said. “And if we feel there’s something out there that makes sense, whether it’s short term or even in the future. “So Marvin was a good player. Obviously he was drafted pretty highly. Whatever happened in Arizona, we can’t really control. So kind of looked at our situation and it was something that we thought made sense for where we are.”Join talkSPORT’s dedicated US Sports YouTube channel The S* Word every Tuesday and Thursday for our brand new NFL shows.On Tuesdays, Will Gavin and US senior reporter Brian T. Smith will debate the biggest talking points from the NFL weekend, while on Thursdays Efe Obada joins the crew to talk to players past and present and break down what to look for across the league.