Throughout the season, Tom Brady — predictably — has fielded questions about the New England Patriots, in addition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Brady reportedly developed a rift with the Patriots as his time in New England wound down, most notably with Bill Belichick. But while he didn’t answer certain questions directly this season, he was consistently respectful of the team with whom he spent the first 20 years of his career, and the fans who supported him throughout two decades.
Here’s a sampling of what Brady had to say about the Patriots throughout the year.