Tom Brady Looking Forward to Returning to New England With Patriots
Former Buccaneers' and Patriots' quarterback, Tom Brady, isn't expected to return to the football gridiron in uniform, but that won't prevent him from returning to the football field. The greatest quarterback of all-time has confirmed multiple times that he doesn't plan to unretire for a second time and with that the New England Patriots are honoring the 7x Super Bowl winner during their week 1 home opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
There was speculation prior to Brady's departure from New England to Tampa Bay that the relationship between Brady and the Patriots' front office/coaching staff had soured, but it appears that that relationship is still intact as Patriots' owner, Robert Kraft, put together the honorary celebration the year following Brady's retirement from the NFL.
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In an interview with ESPN, Brady seemed humbly honored to receive such a gesture from the organization where he mostly built his everlasting legacy.
"It was such a kind gesture by RKK, who I've been in touch with since the season ended," Brady said Thursday. "We've always had a great relationship. From the moment that I stepped foot in Foxborough, I've cherished that opportunity, and I've always felt like I've been a member of that organization. I know my football journey took me to Tampa for three years, which I absolutely loved. And when that ended I had an opportunity to really reconnect with RKK on a personal level.
"He thought this was something that the fans would really enjoy. Obviously, I want to go back there and see the fans. See my teammates. I went back there one time, it was in an opposing uniform, which was a different type of welcoming. Although people were very polite, and I had a great experience. To be able to go back there in a different frame of mind, a less competitive frame of mind, and I'm always pulling for the Patriots. It's been a great organization. I've got so many friends there still. My kids were born in Boston. I have so many incredible memories of my time there, and it's a great gesture by the organization."
New England loves Tom Brady and Tom Brady obviously holds a special place in his heart for what he was able to bring to the organization and city. Being able to win six Super Bowls with one franchise is uncommon in today's NFL, and unless Patrick Mahomes continues his success with the Kansas City Chiefs, it is hard to see any quarterback eclipsing what Brady was able to do during his time with the Patriots.
The honor is well deserved and we can fully expect for Gillette Stadium to be rocking when Brady returns to Foxborough.
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