Bill Belichick calls Tom Brady ‘best player in NFL history’ in retirement note

Tom Brady might have barely acknowledged the Patriots group when he introduced his retirement Tuesday, however the staff’s brass hasn’t shied away from recognizing the best QB of all time – together with the notoriously stoic Invoice Belichick.

Belichick, who coached Brady all through his total 20-year tenure with the Patriots, launched an announcement on Wednesday, praising his former quarterback because the “greatest participant in NFL historical past.”

“I'm privileged to have drafted and coached Tom Brady, the last word competitor and winner. Tom’s humble starting in skilled soccer in the end ended with him turning into one of the best participant in NFL historical past,” the assertion, launched to the Patriots’ Twitter account, learn.

“Tom constantly carried out on the highest degree towards competitors that all the time made him the primary participant to cease. His pursuit of excellence was inspirational. Tom was skilled on and off the sector, and carried himself with class, integrity, and kindness. I thank Tom for his relentless pursuit of excellence and optimistic affect on me and the New England Patriots for 20 years.”

Tom Brady and Invoice Belichick have fun the AFC Championship victory in 2019

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In response, Brady screenshotted the assertion and posted to his Instagram story, including a be aware of his personal again to the legendary coach.

“Thanks Coach Belichick I recognize being coached by you the Best Coach in NFL Historical past,” Brady wrote.

Tom Brady responds to Invoice Belichick’s assertion by thanking him and calls him the best coach in NFL historical past. pic.twitter.com/s9mMRseKyU

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In Brady’s retirement message, posted to his Instagram on Tuesday, the 44-year-old thanked nearly everybody within the Buccaneers group – together with his teammates, coach Bruce Arians, basic supervisor Jason Licht and the Glazer household, who personal the staff. Nonetheless, he curiously omitted anybody within the Patriots group within the be aware. Brady performed for the Buccaneers for 2 years, profitable one Tremendous Bowl.

Brady ultimately posted to his Instagram thanking “Patriots Nation,” however New England followers observed the snub. Former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak referred to as Brady “chilly” and “calculated” for his omission.