US EditionPatriots Fans, Former Teammates Disappointed Tom Brady Isn't Picking Sides in Super Bowl
Tom Brady's neutral stance on Super Bowl LX sparked criticism from former teammates who expected loyalty, though he later showed subtle support with a Patriots Instagram post.
- On Sunday, Tom Brady, seven-time Super Bowl champion and Fox analyst/minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, said he had 'no dog in the fight' ahead of Super Bowl LX, sparking backlash from former teammates, current Patriots players and fans online.
- Brady said during a recent episode of the Let's Go! podcast, 'May the best team win,' citing his roles as a broadcaster and minority owner of the Raiders influence his neutrality.
- Asante Samuel posted disappointment that Tom Brady did not support Mike Vrabel, Vince Wilfork called Brady's neutrality 'political bullcrap', while Rob Gronkowski joked Brady probably wishes he were playing.
- Posting on Instagram, Brady reshared the NFL's 28-3 Patriots comeback throwback and wrote an emotional caption, then posted '@patriots LFG' on his Instagram story.
- With his New England legacy, Brady's neutrality feels like a departure from the fierce Patriots fan loyalty as Super Bowl LX approaches, despite his 'Patriot for life' speech.
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