Ex-Patriots star attacks Bill Belichick for letting Tom Brady leave the franchise
Numerous former New England Patriots players who shared the era with both Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are genuine fans of the team. Among these former players is ex-wideout Danny Amendola, a dedicated Patriots enthusiast who consistently prioritizes the team above all else. Despite his unwavering loyalty to the Patriots, Amendola, like many fans, appears to harbor lasting resentment toward Coach Bill Belichick for allowing Tom Brady to depart from the team. The decision to not let the greatest quarterback of all time conclude his career with the Patriots has been a source of discontent among fans since its occurrence. Amendola echoes this sentiment, expressing in the new Apple TV+ documentary, ‘The Dynasty’: “I could’ve gotten the kid from Foxborough High School to tell you (Belichick) that you shouldn’t have let Tom Brady go.”
To grasp the significance of the Foxborough High School reference, it’s essential to comprehend Coach Belichick’s stern coaching style, which often involved comparing his players to high school students from Foxborough whenever they made mistakes on the field. Amendola, unfortunately, found himself on the less favorable side of Belichick’s coaching approach. Despite being part of the team for five seasons and winning two Super Bowls, Amendola has consistently criticized Belichick for what he perceives as a potentially grave error in letting Tom Brady depart. Ultimately, this decision marked the effective end of what is considered the greatest dynasty in NFL history.
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The aftermath of allowing Tom Brady to leave took a toll on Coach Bill Belichick’s tenure with the Patriots. While it wasn’t an immediate downfall, the decision played a role in Belichick eventually losing his job. Owner Robert Kraft took a few seasons to realize the need for a new coach for the New England Patriots. However, certain decisions become markers, signifying the conclusion of one era and the commencement of another. Tom Brady went on to secure another Super Bowl victory with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Bill Belichick never clinched another trophy during the remainder of his coaching tenure with the Patriots.
