It’s no secret former quarterback Tom Brady was the key to the New England Patriots’ six-title run years ago. Now, the current NFL broadcaster has pointed out ex-head coach Bill Belichick‘s role in their dominant era back then.
Brady spent the majority of his illustrious 20-year career with the Patriots, where he was the driving force behind the franchise’s dynasty from 2001 to 2019. Drafted in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft, Brady quickly rose to become the Patriots’ starting quarterback, leading the team to 17 division titles, 13 AFC Championship games, and an unprecedented nine Super Bowl appearances, winning six championships.
Brady’s individual achievements are equally remarkable, including the most career passing yards, completions, and touchdown passes in both the regular season and playoffs. He is the only quarterback to win the Super Bowl for multiple franchises, adding a seventh title with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, before his retirement in 2024.
Recognized as the greatest quarterback of all time, Brady’s longevity and sustained excellence are unparalleled. He was the oldest NFL MVP at age 40, the oldest Super Bowl MVP at age 43, and the oldest player selected to the Pro Bowl at age 44. Unanimously named to the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, Brady’s legacy as a transformative figure in the sport of football is secure.
In retirement, Brady has transitioned into sports broadcasting, joining the FOX Sports team as the lead color commentator for the NFL in 2024, where he continues to apply his unmatched football expertise and competitive drive.
Tom Brady Points Out Bill Belichick’s Role in New England Patriots’ Dominant Run
Apart from sharing his thoughts on broadcasting, Brady also mentioned Belichick and his importance in guiding the Patriots to those six titles. In an article posted on Fox Sports, the football GOAT went into detail about his former head coach.
“One of the great things in my experience with the Patriots was that every player was coached,” Brady said. “Even if you were on the practice squad, even if the scout team offense was out there, Dante Scarnecchia was coaching the scout team offensive line as if it was a starting offensive line.
And I think a lot of coaches [say], ‘Hey, I’ll just coach the starter, maybe a few backups’ as opposed to, ‘I’m gonna coach every single position.’ So, when people go down, we’re going to fill those guys in, and they’re going to just step in and play a great role for us, because they’re gonna know all the calls, they’re gonna know the timing, they’re gonna know the precision, they’re gonna know exactly what we want to do on every play,” the ESPN article stated.
Belichick’s two-decade tenure as the Patriots’ head coach is a testament to sustained excellence. Under his leadership, the team won 17 AFC East titles, reached 13 conference championships, and won six Super Bowls – the most by any individual in NFL history. Belichick’s unparalleled coaching acumen has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest minds in professional football.
Using that approach, a coaching staff led by Belichick was able to involve every player in the roster during those title runs. With that detail, it isn’t surprising to learn how Brady was able to win those rings during his time in New England.
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