Tom Brady’s handshake problem is getting really embarrassing

Former Patriots QB Tom Brady refusing to shake hands after losing games is getting really embarrassing.

It goes without saying that Patriots quarterback Cam Newton hasn’t been perfect this season, but fans can at least commend him for how he’s handled himself after losses. We would argue that the 31-year-old has performed better than some people have given him credit for, but it’s still been estimable to see him own his mistakes, even when it’s been totally unnecessary.

The same, however, cannot be said for Tom Brady, who proved after a forgettable performance against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night that he still lacks a bit of gamesmanship.

For the second time this season in primetime, the Patriots legend left the opposing team’s quarterback — Jared Goff, in this case — hanging at midfield after a loss. We understand Brady hates losing probably more than any player in the NFL, but his refusal to shake hands after defeats is getting really embarrassing.

So, Brady is man enough after wins to take the time to greet opposing teams at midfield, but can’t do the same after losses? He only daps up Drew Brees these days? We reserve courtesy only for those we respect as rivals? That isn’t how this works.

For the second time this season, the 43-year-old was vastly outperformed by a QB who’d spent the past few weeks getting lambasted by the media for his recent performances, and Brady responded by heading straight to the locker room.

For the game, Brady finished 26-of-48  (54.1%) for 216 yards — 8.6 yards per completion — and two touchdowns and interceptions apiece. Goff, meanwhile, completed 39 of 51 pass attempts (76.4%) for 376 yards — 9.6 yards per completion — and three touchdowns compared to two INTs.

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We totally get that Brady’s arrogance is part of what has made him so great, but this is simply inexcusable and deserves to be discussed. He probably couldn’t care less about what people are saying, but it has to be said that his esteemed reputation takes a hit each team he pulls a stunt like this.

And the football world is starting to notice. The NFL media landscape is starting to notice. He won’t be able to duck and hide from this forever, which began in the Super Bowl against the Eagles and has continued to evolve.

Patriots fans have every right to be disappointed in their former quarterback. If every other QB in the league can shake hands after losses, Brady, a player who’s done more winning than anybody, should be more than capable of manning up and reciprocating the gesture.

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