Before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of the 2020 season, superstar NFL quarterback Tom Brady spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots where he won six Super Bowls alongside legendary head coach Bill Belichick. And even though he’s no longer playing for Belichick doesn’t mean Brady doesn’t have a lot of respect for his former coach.
This week, Belichick passed George Halas for second in all-time wins among NFL head coaches, and Tom Brady had plenty of kind things to say about him on his Let’s Go! podcast.
Brady had some really nice things to say tonight about Belichick passing George Halas on his Let’s Go podcast with Jim Gray and Larry Fitzgerald pic.twitter.com/sH0qeMKHrb
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) November 1, 2022
“You should feel good about those things. It’s a lifetime achievement award, as well, and he’s put a lot into it,” Brady said. “And he’s taught a lot of people the game of football in a very detailed way. He believes in the fundamentals. He believes in techniques. He believes in preparation, hard work, discipline, toughness, all the things that are sustainable over time, and they’re all great lessons to learn in life, too. He’s an amazing coach, and again, I was very lucky to play for him all those years.”
It was a very heartfelt quote, and the NFL world had plenty to say in response.
Great to hear. Cuckoo G hasn’t totally messed with his head. @MikeReiss @mikefelger @TonyMassarotti @DakotaHappas @GerryCallahan https://t.co/bK8pj2Lik8
— Bill (@foley_bill) November 1, 2022
Giselle 80% Belichick 20% of why Brady left https://t.co/knhgpFEmBW
— Zach (@Thrawn1019) November 1, 2022
When both of them go in the @ProFootballHOF you know all is going to be forgotten @boston25 https://t.co/LTsFGnSUM0
— Butch Stearns (@ButchStearns) November 1, 2022
Can we run it back please https://t.co/BxoEnQXrav
— Jack (@RealJackKeeney) November 1, 2022
Without a doubt the most glowing commentary Brady has given Belichick since he left New England https://t.co/vxfLo3BxNK
— Dan Miller (@D_Miller_) November 1, 2022
The idea that these two don’t like each other is sports radio foolishness. https://t.co/NTpCe4jY16
— Bob (@Big_Bob_BOS) November 1, 2022
Even though it’s been a few years since Brady played for Belichick, it’s good to see he still thinks fondly of his former coach.
