Tom Brady Torn Apart by Former Patriots Teammates Over Super Bowl Stance
NFL legend Tom Brady has faced a blistering backlash from his former New England Patriots teammates after publicly declaring he will not be supporting the franchise in Super Bowl LX. The iconic quarterback's neutral position has ignited a firestorm of criticism, particularly from Vince Wilfork and Asante Samuel, who have both launched scathing attacks on Brady's perceived disloyalty.
Brady's Controversial "No Dog in the Fight" Declaration
During a recent appearance on the 'Let's Go!' podcast, Brady explained his reasoning for remaining neutral in the upcoming championship clash. "I think there's always different chapters in your life," Brady stated. "And you have different chapters and moments that you go through where you are affiliated with a certain team. Michigan, and then I was with the Patriots for 20 years. I was with Tampa for three amazing years. I've been in broadcasting, now I'm an owner of the Raiders."
The seven-time Super Bowl champion emphasized that his memories with each organization remain "forever ingrained" but concluded with his controversial stance: "Look, I don't have a dog in the fight in this one. May the best team win." Brady did acknowledge the Patriots' resurgence under coach Mike Vrabel, noting it represents "a new chapter in New England" and expressing pleasure that fans have embraced the current regime.
Vince Wilfork's Blistering Rebuke
Former Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, who played alongside Brady for eleven seasons between 2004 and 2014, delivered a particularly brutal response to Brady's comments. Speaking to Savage Sports, Wilfork minced no words: "That's bull****, Tom. Come on now. All that political - this ain't political. It ain't political, what it is. The Raiders ain't in it. Say what it is, what you see?"
Wilfork continued his passionate critique, emphasizing what he sees as a fundamental breach of Patriots loyalty: "At the end of the day, if you're a Patriot for life you know what it is. Don't give me that political bull----. That's just what it is. If you don't think we gonna win, just pick Seattle then! Don't straddle the fence." His comments highlight the deep emotional investment former players maintain in their original franchises long after retirement.
Asante Samuel Joins the Fray on Social Media
Former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel quickly amplified the criticism on social media platform X, directing his frustration specifically at Brady's relationship with current Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. "Tom Brady I am highly I mean highly disappointed in you not rooting for your ex teammate, Mike Vrabel who is about to do something special," Samuel wrote in one post.
Samuel's messages grew increasingly confrontational, adding: "I'm going to fye your a-- up one of these mornings. Tag Brady let him know I'm on his a**." In subsequent posts, Samuel suggested Brady might be harboring resentment toward the Patriots' current success: "Brady you can't be the only one winning Super Bowls. Let me find out you hating on Drake Maye and Vrabel. 'I don't have a dog in this fight.' Not what I wanted to hear. Brady knows how I get down. This ain't nothing new to him."
The Legacy Context and Current Implications
Brady's decorated history with the Patriots makes his neutral stance particularly controversial. During his two-decade tenure in New England, Brady achieved unprecedented success, securing six Super Bowl championships, seventeen AFC East division titles, and three NFL Most Valuable Player awards. His partnership with coach Bill Belichick created one of the most dominant dynasties in professional sports history.
The current Super Bowl matchup sees the Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks on February 8th, marking New England's first championship appearance since Brady's departure. The quarterback's current role as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders adds another layer of complexity to his perceived allegiances, though Wilfork specifically dismissed this as irrelevant to the loyalty question.
This controversy emerges as sports broadcasting platforms like DAZN offer special Super Bowl viewing packages, including the authentic US broadcast and halftime show for just 99p with their NFL Game Pass. The accessibility of the championship game has only amplified interest in Brady's surprising position, generating extensive discussion across sports media and fan communities about athlete loyalty, legacy, and the emotional bonds formed through championship experiences.
