When Tom Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, people initially wondered if Brady would get to wear No. 12, since receiver Chris Godwin already owned the number.

However, since Brady has worn No. 12 for the entirety of his 20-year career with the New England Patriots — during which he won six Super Bowls– Godwin had no choice but to give it up. At first, Godwin wasn't thrilled about giving up his jersey number because he's been wearing the same number since high school.

“I have been (wearing No. 12) since high school and it means a lot to me,” Godwin said on a Twitter livestream with The Checkdown. “At first it bothered me a little bit, it was kind of getting at me because it is part of my identity, but when the GOAT comes calling, you kind of concede to him.”

Nevertheless, Godwin is hoping he can get a few rings from Brady for giving him his jersey number.

“Like I said, hopefully I can get a ring or two or three out of [giving 12 to Brady]. I was more than happy to do it. I have a new persona for me, 1-4. We're going to move forward and make something special with it.”

There's no doubt Brady can certainly make that happen. Ever since the Buccaneers signed Brady, they've emerged as potentially one of the top offenses in the league. With one of the league's best receiver tandems on the outside in Chris Godwin and Mike Evans, they've become favorites to win Super Bowl LV. 

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