When Tom Brady announced he was leaving the Patriots after two decades in 2020, there was an audible gasp heard around New England that many hadn't anticipated. The belief was that the legendary quarterback would retire before ever leaving the only team he played for in the NFL, making it that much harder for fans to accept that he would never suit up for the Patriots ever again.
That feeling has only intensified over the years, as Bill Belichick, Brady, and Robert Kraft have shared countless stories detailing the falling out that led to him joining the Buccaneers, where he went on to win a seventh Super Bowl.