Tom Brady defends Bill Belichick, calls him ‘best’ coach in game’s history amid Patriots’ 2-8 record

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The New England Patriots have struggled to win this season, and the organization’s former superstar Tom Brady doesn’t believe head coach Bill Belichick should take full responsibility.

Brady, 46, defended Belichick, 71, on Monday, calling him “an unbelievable coach” despite New England’s 2-8 record last season. The Stephen A. Smith Show.

Smith asked the retired quarterback, who won six Super Bowls with New England under Belichick, what the Patriots would do now that “the days of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are over.” Is it time for the coach to “move on” from his position.

Brady responded: “I believe, he’s the best coach in the history of football, so I don’t know. It’s hard for me to think about him not being in New England.”

Brady, whose Belichick era is widely regarded as one of the most dominant dynasties in sports history, told Smith, “I don’t think he’s coaching any differently now than he was in 2007 when we were undefeated. “

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The soon-to-be Fox Sports broadcaster explained that Belichick’s ability to “prepare his team well” for success is one of the coach’s greatest strengths.

“Ultimately, you have to have a lot of people around you to be successful. You have to have a lot of things in order for an organization to be successful,” Brady explained.

“I’m sure he’s preparing the team the same way,” he added, acknowledging New England’s “results were different” this season. “But that’s why this sport is so challenging,” Brady explained. “There are a lot of reasons why teams win or lose.”

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Belichick expressed similar sentiments about his former quarterback in 2022.

After Brady announced his first retirement in 2022 (Brady did not retire shortly after and played one more season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Belichick paid tribute to Brady, calling him “the ultimate competitor.” and the winner”.

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“Tom’s humble beginnings in professional football led him to become the best player in NFL history,” Belichick continued.

“His pursuit of excellence is inspiring. Tom is a professional on and off the field, with grace, integrity and kindness. I thank Tom for his 20 years of relentless pursuit of excellence and the positive impact he has had on me and the New England Patriots.”

However, regardless of what Brady or sports experts think about Belichick’s future in New England, it’s unlikely he’ll quietly join forces with him this offseason, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport Leaving the team after signing a major multi-year contract extension.

“His contract is one of the most closely guarded secrets in New England. That said, I think it’s fair to say that there’s at least some uncertainty or conspiracy surrounding him,” Rapoport explained. “Now, under his contract, he is incarcerated for a long period of time.”

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