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Winningest QB In NFL History, Tom Brady Had Psychological Reason For Leaving Patriots: “The Pain of Losing Far Surpassed the Joy of Winning”

Published 04/28/2022, 11:30 AM EDT

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The sudden departure of Tom Brady from the New England Patriots in 2020 shocked the entire world. Why would he do such a thing? Why would the GOAT leave the franchise that gave him all the success? Many questions arose in people’s minds at that time. We finally got some closure. 

The long-awaited season finale of “Man in the Arena” captured Brady’s career around this time. Fans have been waiting for months for the conclusion of the docu-series. It was put on halt after Brady suddenly announced his retirement earlier in the offseason. But the quarterback is back on the field, and we finally have the season finale. 

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Why really did Tom Brady leave the New England Patriots?

The New England Patriots gave young Tom Brady a chance after they picked him in the sixth round of the 2000 draft. Brady would impress everyone shortly. His career has only elevated from that point. He is naturally gifted and put in a lot of effort to get where he is today. Brady won the moniker of the GOAT. Many thought he would retire as the Patriots’ franchise quarterback. 

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But in 2020, Brady moved to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The trade shocked everyone around the world. But things were getting tough for the QB. He had to make a change. “We were very successful, winning became more routine than losing,” Brady said about his time in New England. “The pain of losing far surpassed the joy of winning. When you expect to win, and you win, it’s more of a relief as opposed to ‘What an incredible accomplishment!’ In the end, we weren’t going to celebrate anything as a Patriot unless we won the Super Bowl.” There was no satisfaction or peace of mind with the Patriots. Brady needed to make a change. 

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Brady finds a new home in Florida

In 2020, Tom Brady jumped ship to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A new beginning after a two-decades long career was exciting for the GOAT. Even his friend and Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski followed him to Tampa. 

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Brady won his legendary seventh Super Bowl ring in his first season at the Bay. He looks healthier and happier while playing for the Bucs. It seems like Brady made the right call. 

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Sports journalist by day, gamer by night and a gym addict by morning. Gurjyot has been a lifelong fan of Wrestling, Contact sports, Rock music and Video games. With a degree in English Literature and Economics from Patkar College, Mumbai, he is set out to conquer every task he sets his mind to.
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