On Sunday, Tom Brady was honoured by the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick was able to have a few words with his ex-quarterback. Looking back, does he regret the split?

Tom Brady knew what he had to say. He’s a “Patriot for Life,” the quarterback legend said in his return to the New England Patriots on Sunday at halftime of their season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles (20-25).

Forever a Patriot – actually a good opportunity to ask coach Bill Belichick why that didn’t end up being the case during his playing days, since Brady moved on to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 20 years in Foxboro.

Does he have any regrets about how things ended between Brady and the Patriots after all the success they had together?

“Well, I mean, no, it’s a business,” Belichick said during his usual appearance on radio station “WEEI.” “And I understand that part of it.”

Still, Belichick said he appreciated the opportunity to coach Brady. “I had a great conversation with him on Sunday. It’s great to exchange ideas. He just sets the standard for a great player. There’s nobody better than him. “

Tom Brady: Warm words from Bill Belichick

Warm words from his ex-coach. “I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to draft him, coach him and learn from him. I look back on those 20 years with great affection and appreciate Tom and what he did for me and for our football team.”

That’s why the Patriots are breaking their own rules and will induct Brady into their own Hall of Fame next year, on 12 June 2024.

Normally, a player has to be retired for four years to be eligible. Also, election by nomination by a committee and election by fans have been overridden for Brady.