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9 things we learned from Episode 9 of the Tom Brady documentary, ‘Man in the Arena’

In the ninth episode of the documentary series “Man in the Arena,” Tom Brady explored the end of his time with the Patriots.

The primary focus was the 2018 season (culminating in the Super Bowl LIII win over the Rams), but the show also touched on Brady’s final thoughts about playing in New England for Bill Belichick.

Unlike previous episodes, where Brady and multiple guests were interviewed, the ninth installment (titled “Maybe”) involves only Brady and former Patriots teammate, Julian Edelman.

Here are a few takeaways:

Brady’s thoughts on Edelman’s evolution

Though they would become a tight partnership on the field, Brady initially viewed Edelman as a player with potential who lacked polish.