Tom Brady’s recent comments about Super Bowl 60 have drawn reactions from some of his former New England Patriots teammates. When asked about this year’s championship game, Brady said he doesn’t have a “dog in the fight,” indicating he has no rooting interest in the result. The comment was met with skepticism by his former teammates, who questioned the sincerity of his statement.
Brady, who played in a record 10 Super Bowls and won seven — six with the Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — is widely regarded as one of the most competitive figures in NFL history. Some past teammates noted that it’s unusual for a player as competitive as Brady to express total neutrality in the sport’s biggest game.
Though Brady didn’t specify which teams are playing or why he feels uninvolved, several former Patriots reportedly criticized the idea that Brady could be indifferent after such a long and storied career. “Bull crap” was how one unnamed former teammate reportedly described Brady’s stance. Others suggested that Brady, who is set to begin a new phase of his professional life in sports media, may simply be taking a more measured public approach now that he is retired.
Brady’s post-playing career includes a broadcasting role with Fox Sports, scheduled to begin full-time for the 2024 NFL season, which may influence how he addresses topics around team allegiances and personal biases. Since retiring, Brady has generally adopted a more diplomatic tone when discussing league matters, former teams, and players.
With the Super Bowl approaching, former players and fans alike often weigh in with strong opinions about the matchup. Brady’s unique experience as a player in so many Super Bowls offers rare perspective, but also invites scrutiny when that perspective appears subdued or neutral.
As one of the most iconic figures in the sport, even Brady’s choice to stay neutral becomes a topic of conversation, especially among those who once shared the huddle with him.
