An NFL debate that’s gained traction in recent years is whether Bill Belichick or Tom Brady deserves more credit for being the driving force behind the Patriots dynasty for the better part of the 2000s and 2010s. While many argue that it was Belichick’s scheme that led New England to be so successful, others feel that Brady was the one actually out on the field, making the necessary plays to win games.
Former Patriots cornerback and two-time Super Bowl champion Asante Samuel finds himself more in the latter category.
In an appearance on the I Am Athlete podcast, Samuel gave an impassioned defense of Brady in the debate against Belichick, explaining that he believed his former quarterback was able to take all of the genius from his coach and actually implement it on the field, which made him invaluable in New England.