Brady laments Bucs debut: 'Doesn't matter how much talent you have'

Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers debut didn't go as planned.

The legendary quarterback totaled three touchdowns in Week 1 but his pair of interceptions - including a pick-6 - helped the New Orleans Saints spoil the star-loaded Buccaneers' season opener with a 34-23 victory.

"It doesn't matter how much talent you have if you throw interceptions returned for touchdowns," Brady said Sunday, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic.

"We hung our defense out to dry with some short fields," Brady added. "The turnovers really hurt us."

Brady said his two interceptions were "just bad throws," per Grace Remington of CBS Tampa.

The 43-year-old finished with 239 yards and two passing touchdowns. He also had one rushing score and was sacked three times.

Tampa Bay outgained New Orleans in total yards (310-271) and first downs (23-18) but lost the turnover battle (0-3). The Bucs, who led the NFL in penalties in 2019, committed nine infractions in Week 1.

"We didn't do anything that great on offense," Brady said. "We made a few plays, but I think we're all gonna wish we had a lot of plays back. I certainly do."

He added: "I've lost plenty of games in my career. I know I don't like it, but it happens. We just got to do a better job."

The Buccaneers will try to bounce back in Week 2 at home against the Carolina Panthers.

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