'Class Personified': Tom Brady's Teammates React To End Of Era In New England
FOXBORO (CBS) – Tom Brady's current and former teammates are reacting to news that is sending shockwaves throughout the sports world – the future Hall of Fame quarterback is not coming back to New England.
Wide receiver Julian Edelman shared a picture of himself and Brady, saying only "Family."
Family. pic.twitter.com/S2HsXJnEvn
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) March 17, 2020
Among those reacting was former Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh weigh in on Twitter.
Thank you, @TomBrady, for everything you did for #patsnation on and off the field. You will always have a home in #Boston and a special place in all of our hearts.
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) March 17, 2020
Other teammates reacting included Patrick Chung and Jared Stidham, who each commented on Brady's Instagram post.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft said in a statement to ESPN that he loves Brady "like a son."
Retiremed defensive end Chris Long's lighthearted reaction focused on the impact the news is having on Patriots fans, while current teammate Chase Winovich is sad.
Brady just left Boston on St. Paddy's day and i believe that's a hate crime.
— Hydrated King Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) March 17, 2020
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— Chase Winovich (@Wino) March 17, 2020
Former rival and teammate Darrelle Revis weighed in.
Practice against Tom Brady everyday was like playing on the 92' Dream Team. He brought that much intensity to the practice field. Which ever team he lands I'm sure he will continue his legacy of playing a great brand of football. #TB12 pic.twitter.com/Y6tKUOapIk
— Darrelle Revis (@Revis24) March 17, 2020
The 42-year-old Brady just completed his 20th NFL season, all of which have been with the Patriots. Despite a down year statistically, Brady set a number of records for quarterbacks over 42 years old while also leapfrogging Peyton Manning on the all-time passing yards and touchdown lists.
Brady has accumulated 74,571 passing yards and 541 touchdowns in the regular season, plus another 11,388 yards and 73 touchdowns in the postseason.
As a starting quarterback, Brady owns a 219-64 record in the regular season and a 30-11 record in the playoffs. He's the only player in NFL history to win six Super Bowls, and his four Super Bowl MVP awards are more than any other player in history.