Tom Brady comments on Bill Belichick’s latest achievement

A lot has been said regarding Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s relationship over the years, but none more harshly than since the quarterback’s departure from New England. Despite their continuous proclaiming of admiration for each other during that time, questioning their true feelings continues to be a topic of discussion.

On the most recent episode of the Let’s Go podcast hosted by Brady, Jim Gray, and Larry Fitzgerald, Belichick’s move into second all-time among NFL coaches for wins was discussed. Gray mentioned that the coach is not one to celebrate personal achievements, but given the enormity of sitting only below Don Shula has to mean something to the often tight-lipped coach.

Gray asked Brady his thoughts on how Belichick may feel when another record is broken, given how well the two grew to know each other over two decades in New England.

"“Well, I think it means a lot to him. He is a historian of the game. I remember when I was there, we’d talk about the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. There was a lot of history lessons that he would give the team just to give you perspective on the history of football, history of coaching, history of playing, history of rivalries and games, and founding NFL teams, because we all love football. You know, he’s gonna go down as, you know, the greatest coach of all time. He’s done just an incredible job, certainly with the Patriots, and he learned a lot over the years when he was with the Giants, the Jets, the Browns, his history goes way back. So you should feel good about those things. It’s a lifetime achievement award as well. And he’s put a lot into it. 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 the 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. So he’s an amazing coach, and again, I was very lucky to play for him all those years.”"

Brady’s latest comments prove regardless of if his relationship with his former coach is indeed strained, there’s certainly not a lack of respect between them. The partnership between the two will arguably go down as the most successful duo in all sports, rightfully so. And it’s unlikely what they accomplished between 2001 and 2020 will ever be replicated or anything close to it.

With Brady’s career nearing its end, it will be interesting to see if he decides to retire with the Patriots. Hearing more positive recollections of his time spent with Belichick may be hinting at its actual potential, something many fans would love to see happen.