It is finally official. Tom Brady has announced his retirement from football. It has left a deep hole in the hearts of football fans all around the world. Tom Brady will, without a doubt, go down as the greatest football player in the history of the NFL; they don’t call him the GOAT for nothing. Fans will also remember him as one of the best Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterbacks in history. But what about the New England Patriots?

Brady snubbed them during his retirement announcement. In the video uploaded by the Bucs, he mentioned changing teams but didn’t name the Pats. In a recent tweet, Tom has finally acknowledged this and thanked the Patriots Nation. 

Tom Brady changing teams

It all started in the NFL draft of the year 2000. The New England Patriots selected a 22-year-old kid from Cali. But little did they know that their 199th overall pick would go on to be the greatest NFL player of all time. Brady spent almost 20 years with the franchise. In those two decades, he did things that will never probably be replicated. 

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Everyone knows that Tom Brady has won the Super Bowl seven times. He won six of those beautiful rings in a Patriots jersey. It did not take Brady long before he got his first taste of Super Bowl silverware. In 2001, the New England Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI against the St. Louis Rams. In this game, Tom completed 5 of his 8 pass drives. The former Patriots’ quarterback helped set up a 48-yard field goal for the win. The Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams 20-17 and Brady got his first ring. 

After winning five more Super Bowl wins and 19 years with the Patriots, Tom Brady joined the Buccaneers. 

Brady finally acknowledges the Patriots

While announcing his retirement, Brady’s primary focus was Tampa Bay. He did not even address the Patriots once. This made some fans question Tom Brady’s affection for his previous team. 

In a recent tweet, Tom has finally mentioned the Patriots and expressed his love for the New England fans. The Patriots uploaded the statement of their CEO Robert Kraft. Brady replied to the tweet and wrote, “Thank You Patriots Nation. I’m beyond grateful. Love you all.”

Some New England fans found their peace, while others may never forgive Tom Brady for not mentioning the Patriots. 

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