After many years of complete silence on the topic, Tom Brady finally speaks out about former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Perhaps no other player-coach duo has a more impressive NFL history than the two. Both spent two decades with the Patriots and, during that time, achieved great success.
Brady and Belichick appeared in the Pro Bowl 14 times, earned three Coach of the Year and MVP awards, and captured six Super Bowl victories. The impressive accomplishments highlight just how good the two were together. It was an unprecedented level of dominance that was sustained for years, the likes that no one had seen before. This is why it was so surprising to see Brady leave the Patriots, and now he is talking about why.
Sharing His Thoughts on the Belichick Partnership
In 2020, Brady left the Patriots and decided to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was a surprising turn of events, and since that time, Brady has remained quiet on his time with the Patriots, including his relationship with the coach.
In 2023, Brady has decided to open up about his time with the team, particularly speaking on Belichick. The former quarterback was asked several intimate questions and decided to give candid answers, surprising the public since he had been silent for so long.
Brady was asked how Belichick brought out the best in him, and Brady said, “It’s more what did he not do?” Brady was positive in his remarks about the former coach, stating that Belichick saw something in him that worked closely with him to bring out his talent.
It was disappointing to Patriots fans to see Brady leave, but it was not enough of a shock to downgrade the greatness that the quarterback and Belichick were able to achieve together.
Who Made Who Great?
It’s interesting to note that there is an ongoing debate about whether Brady made Belichick great or vice versa. Logically, it seems both could play off each other and make the right decisions to bring the Patriots to the height of success.
Belichick was able to empower Brady even though he was a late-round pick. He was able to help Brady reach his full potential. Brady was then able to use his talent to complement the offensive system of Belichick and use it to the team’s advantage.
Over the years, the roster of the Patriots would change, and Belichick would adapt the offense accordingly. He is still adapting after Brady left and continues making changes to try to turn around the team’s performance.
In 2022, the Patriots finished 8-9 with Mac Jones acting as quarterback. The former Crimson Tide player hopes this year will be different and is ready to reestablish the team and prove they have what it takes. Despite the rough past few years, the Patriots are still an NFL favorite among players. Sportsbooks have gone from listing the team with high odds to winning to adding them as the underdog. Fans still stick by the Patriots, though, and often place bets for the team via DraftKings sportsbook and other providers. If the team can see a turnaround this NFL season, we may see them listed as the favorite once again.
