FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- As the New England Patriots were closing out their 34-16 victory against Houston on Saturday night in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs, Seattle safety Earl Thomas tweeted his frustration.
Tom Brady has the easiest route... put his ass in our division and see what he does!!! #salty!!
Brady said Monday morning that he heard about Thomas' tweet, and he deflected it with laughter when asked if he takes satisfaction in knowing he gets under the skin of others around the NFL.
"No, I don't think I've ever been one to, you know, say something negative about anybody.