Future Hall of Famer Tom Brady didn't perform up to expectations in his debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost their season opener to the New Orleans Saints 34-23 on Sunday.

Brady finished the game completing 23 of 36 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns. He also finished with three rushing attempts for nine yards along with a touchdown. Yet that doesn't tell the whole story of Brady's outing as he also had two interceptions, one of which resulted in a 36-yard return for a touchdown.

Initially, head coach Bruce Arians was quick to Brady's defense when questioned about Brady's performance on Sunday.

“He looked like Tom Brady in practice all the time, so it's kind of unusual to see that in a ballgame because they didn't do things that we didn't get ready for. Everything they did, we thought we were ready for,” Arians said. “Some wide receivers have to do a better job of winning one-on-one when he decides to go their way. He put us in the right run checks a couple times. It was a learning experience that way.”

Yet, when asked about Brady's two interceptions, Arians' statement had a different approach.

Two interceptions is not to be expected on a consistent basis from Tom Brady. If anything, it's better to get the miscommunication understood in the beginning rather than in the middle of the season. However, the spectating world must judge Brady off of his most recent performance.

Game 1 Grade: C+

Without throwing two interceptions, primarily a pick-six, this grade could've been significantly higher. Not all of the blame falls specifically on Tom Brady, though much is to be expected as the head of this offense. To Brady's discredit, his age was a concern last season and coming into the current season. Much is left to be proven of his throwing power which has declined over the years reasonably.

Bringing over tight end Rob Gronkowski from the New England Patriots was supposed to give some much-needed on-field chemistry for Brady to counteract his working into a new system. Grownkowski, however, didn't provide much usefulness either in his debut finishing with 11 receiving yards on two of three attempts. After spending nearly 20 years in a specific offensive system, much was to be expected of Brady's adjustment into a new one. The time it'll take to build his familiarity with Arians' coaching may take a bit longer than anticipated, which shouldn't put Tom Brady or the Bucs under distress immediately.

Arians' did state that he expects more out of Tom Brady following the loss and going into Week 2.

“He's had it before. He knows how to bounce back,” Arians said. “He knew he didn't play very well. It's not what he expects from himself, nor do we expect. I would anticipate him to have a little more grit, a little more determination this week.”

Tom Brady and company will have a huge opportunity to bounce back in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers and their struggling defense that gave up 34 points to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. There, Brady's true potential in a new environment may be able to be gauged more efficiently.