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Tom Brady is ‘forever grateful’ to Bill Belichick as the coach leaves the Patriots
Tom Brady, the former quarterback for the New England Patriots (age 46), expressed deep gratitude for the leadership of head coach Bill Belichick (age 71), who recently announced his departure from the team after 24 seasons. Brady credited Belichick, hired by the team in 2000, for shaping him into the player he became during their successful tenure together.
In 2001, Belichick turned to the relatively unknown second-year quarterback Brady, leading to an extraordinary journey resulting in the Patriots’ first of six Super Bowl championships under the coach’s guidance.
Brady took to Instagram to convey his appreciation, stating, “I’m incredibly grateful to have played for the best coach in the history of the NFL. We achieved remarkable feats over an extended period, many of which will be challenging to duplicate.” He acknowledged Belichick’s daily commitment to the team’s ultimate goal in the context of the ultimate team sport.
Reflecting on their success, Brady emphasized that some of the most valuable lessons came during challenging moments, where Belichick’s leadership set the tone for the team to persevere. He highlighted the coach’s influence in maintaining resilience in the face of adversity and instilling the ethos of focusing on what they could control – doing their job.
Brady concluded by expressing that he could never have reached the level of player he became without Coach Belichick’s guidance and conveyed everlasting gratitude. He wished Belichick the best of luck in his future endeavors.
Julian Edelman, the ex-Patriots wide receiver, known for clinching three championships and earning the Super Bowl MVP title in 2019, recently shared a lighthearted tribute to Bill Belichick on the X social media platform.
Edelman captioned the video with, “Wouldn’t change a thing,” highlighting the positive memories. Former Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, a three-time champion with Belichick, commended the coach’s loyalty. Weis recalled a challenging time in June 2002 when he faced a life-threatening situation after surgery, and Belichick supported him both personally and professionally, showcasing a rare commitment.
Boston sports teams and prominent athletes nationwide extended their congratulations to Belichick. Acknowledged as a likely future Pro Football Hall of Famer and often regarded as the greatest NFL coach of all time, Belichick received accolades from various quarters.
LeBron James, star of the Los Angeles Lakers, expressed admiration, stating, “Coach Belichick is such a LEGEND!!!!” on X, accompanied by a salute emoji.
