Tom Brady officially became immortalized by the New England Patriots on Wednesday.
During the iconic quarterback’s induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame, owner Robert Kraft announced that Brady’s No. 12 would be retired and he would become the first player in franchise history to be commemorated with a statue outside of Gillette Stadium.
While Brady was celebrated for over three hours on Wednesday night, he also wanted to share his take on who was the most responsible for the Patriots’ dynasty between him and Bill Belichick.
“To Coach Belichick: Thank you for your tireless commitment to develop and push me to my best,” Brady said during his induction speech. “It wasn’t me. It wasn’t you. It was us. Our hard work, our love of the game and the way we worked for one another — that’s what it was all about.”
The question of who was most responsible for the Patriots’ dynasty between Brady and Belichick has been a hotly debated topic in recent years, especially after the quarterback’s decision to leave New England. After winning six Super Bowls in 20 seasons with Belichick, Brady won his seventh Super Bowl in his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. Meanwhile, Belichick faltered in Foxborough, going 29-38 in four seasons before the franchise parted ways with him in January.
Additionally, there were rumors and reports that Brady’s working relationship with Belichick became strained by the time he left the organization. But if there were any issues between the two, it’s water under the bridge now to Brady.
“Let me make something crystal-clear: There is no coach in the world I would rather play for than Bill Belichick,” Brady said.
Wednesday marked Belichick’s first appearance in Foxborough since his departure from the organization. There were some questions about whether he would appear at Gillette Stadium as reports in recent months also suggested that his relationship with Kraft might have also been strained by the time his tenure with the Patriots…
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Publish date : 2024-06-13 15:19:40
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