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Bill Belichick’s $5,000 Milk Gesture for Brady and Brown Resurfaces During Book Promotion

The Patriots coach replaced spoiled milk to protect the fragile relationship between Tom Brady and Antonio Brown, a story he shared while promoting his new book.

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Overview

  • Bill Belichick revealed he spent $5,000 to replace special milk Antonio Brown had bought for Tom Brady after it spoiled in the Patriots’ mail room in 2019.
  • Belichick shared the anecdote on The Pivot podcast, connecting it to themes from his book, 'The Art of Winning,' about managing player relationships.
  • The incident occurred during Brown’s brief tenure with the Patriots, when he stayed at Brady’s house and sought to build rapport with the quarterback.
  • Though Brown was released after one game due to misconduct allegations, he reunited with Brady in Tampa Bay the following year, helping win Super Bowl LV.
  • Belichick’s story has gone viral, sparking discussions on his unconventional leadership style and the challenges of maintaining team dynamics.