Tom Brady has reversed his earlier stance and now says he wants the New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl. The former Patriots quarterback faced backlash this week after stating he had no “dog in the fight” ahead of Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.
On Friday, Brady posted on Instagram, addressing Patriots owner Robert Kraft: “You know I got your back. Get that seventh ring so we can match.” Brady won his seventh Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after leaving New England.
Brady’s initial comments drew criticism from Patriots fans and former teammates. Vince Wilfork called them “bullcrap”, Rob Gronkowski questioned his motives, and Asante Samuel claimed Brady was jealous of new quarterback Drake Maye.
Brady, now a broadcaster and part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, had attempted to remain neutral but faced pressure to support his former team.
