Tom Brady Reflects on 'Natural Tension' with Bill Belichick Leading to Patriots Departure

In his newsletter, Brady confirmed professional tensions with Belichick and detailed the personal and professional factors behind his 2020 move to Tampa Bay.

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.