Overview

• Tom Brady revealed that 'natural tension' with Bill Belichick after 20 years together was a key factor in his decision to leave the New England Patriots in 2020.
• Brady described the tension as stemming from diverging career paths and the Patriots' shifting priorities as a franchise.
• Brady's decision to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was based on a detailed evaluation of 20 factors, including coaching, roster strength, and weather, which he ranked on a weighted scale.
• During his three seasons in Tampa Bay, Brady achieved significant success, including a Super Bowl victory in his first season and 108 touchdown passes.
• Despite professional tensions, Brady expressed gratitude for Belichick, calling him 'the best coach in the history of the NFL' and acknowledging their shared legacy of six Super Bowl wins.