• Tom Brady wouldn’t take Bill Belichick bait during Howard Stern interview

    Tom Brady wouldn’t take Bill Belichick bait during Howard Stern interview

    Not even Howard Stern could get Tom Brady to say a bad word about Bill Belichick. Drama between the two pillars of the Patriots dynasty reportedly played a key role in Brady’s departure after 20 years in New England, but the quarterback pushed back on that idea Wednesday during an expansive two-hour interview with Stern. …
  • Tom Brady knew he was leaving Patriots before 2019 season

    Tom Brady knew he was leaving Patriots before 2019 season

    While the rest of the world was largely in the dark about Tom Brady’s future, the quarterback knew last fall that 2019 was likely his farewell season with the Patriots. “I don’t think there was a final, final decision until it happened, but I would say I probably knew before the start of last season …
  • Tom Brady’s Buccaneers love is peek at Patriots’ rift: ‘Know what I can do’

    Tom Brady’s Buccaneers love is peek at Patriots’ rift: ‘Know what I can do’

    Tom Brady is ready to see what he can do without the New England Patriots. In a piece for The Players’ Tribune published on Monday, Brady expressed how grateful he was for his 20 years in New England, but also alluded to wanting to prove that he can be successful without Patriots head coach Bill …
  • A Bill Belichick-Cam Newton marriage would fail: ex-Patriots exec

    A Bill Belichick-Cam Newton marriage would fail: ex-Patriots exec

    The New England Patriots have shown no known interest in free agent Cam Newton as a potential replacement for Tom Brady, and at least one former team executive believes he knows why. Scott Pioli, who worked in the Pats’ front office for seven years before becoming GM of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009, doesn’t …
  • Tom Brady’s dad suddenly has new take on Patriots drama

    Tom Brady’s dad suddenly has new take on Patriots drama

    Tom Brady Sr. may have predicted his son’s unceremonious ending with the Patriots before anyone else, but now he is downplaying the drama that reportedly led to the quarterback’s departure. Brady left the Patriots after 20 years to sign with the Buccaneers last week. While multiple reports have indicated that a growing rift between Brady …
  • Patriots fans’ quarterback desperation focused on Deshaun Watson

    Patriots fans’ quarterback desperation focused on Deshaun Watson

    Patriots fans are finding out how the rest of the NFL die-hards live. After two decades of stability with Tom Brady at the most important position in the sports, the Patriots are now trying to figure out who their their next franchise quarterback will be. Spoiler alert: It won’t be Brian Hoyer — the 34-year-old …
  • Tom Brady truly had enough of Bill Belichick

    Tom Brady truly had enough of Bill Belichick

    More than money, offensive weapons or warm weather, Tom Brady may have just been chasing happiness and appreciation — two things he couldn’t get from Bill Belichick. Brady shocked most of the NFL last week when he announced he was leaving the Patriots and later signed with the Buccaneers. He left a franchise defined by success …
  • Adam Schefter tipped off Tom Brady split with incredulous scoop

    Adam Schefter tipped off Tom Brady split with incredulous scoop

    The idea that Tom Brady may leave the Patriots wasn’t new. “Has he put his home up for sale?” NFL insider Adam Schefter said on ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” in October. “Yes. Has his trainer put his home for sale? Yes. Has he set up his contract to void after the season to become a …
  • Tom Brady and Bill Belichick will regret ending Patriots dynasty early

    Tom Brady and Bill Belichick will regret ending Patriots dynasty early

    Tom Brady wants this chance to show the world that he can win a Super Bowl without Bill Belichick, more than Belichick wanted him to stay and win their seventh Super Bowl championship together. It is stunning that Brady — 43 next summer — reached the conclusion that he believes he has a better chance …
  • How Tom Brady broke up with the Patriots

    How Tom Brady broke up with the Patriots

    After 20 years, you can’t end it by text message. Patriots owner Robert Kraft told ESPN.com on Tuesday that Tom Brady came over on Monday night and the two decided that after six Super Bowls and two decades, the franchise and quarterback would go their separate ways. “Tommy initiated contact (Monday) night & came over. …