Tom Brady Says He Won’t Be Rooting for Patriots in Super Bowl LX
As Super Bowl LX approaches, all eyes are on the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. But in a surprising twist, Patriots legend Tom Brady has made it clear that he won’t be cheering for his former team or for the Seahawks, when they meet in this year’s championship game.
Brady, widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, spent 20 seasons with the Patriots, leading the franchise to nine Super Bowl appearances and six championships. Despite that deep history, including a statue outside Gillette Stadium honoring his achievements, Brady says he’s taking a neutral stance for Super Bowl LX.
In a recent appearance on the “Let’s Go!” podcast with Jim Gray, Brady addressed whether he had a rooting interest in the Patriots-Seahawks matchup. His response was straightforward: “I don’t have a dog in the fight in this one. May the best team win.”
Brady explained that his perspective has shifted since retiring from playing. Now a Fox Sports broadcaster and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, he says his focus is on appreciating the game and enjoying quality football, rather than backing a specific side. “Now in a different phase of my life, I really root for people, the people I care about and the people I know have worked hard to get to this point,” he said.
Part of Brady’s neutral approach may also be influenced by his current affiliations. The Raiders are reportedly poised to hire Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, creating a potential conflict of interest should Brady publicly support one team over the other.
Despite his neutrality, Brady offered respect to both franchises. He praised the Patriots’ resurgence under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel and acknowledged the hard work of the current Patriots roster in reaching their first Super Bowl since his departure. His comments reflect a sense of admiration for the evolution of the team he once led to greatness.
By taking this impartial stance, Brady has sparked reactions from fans and analysts alike. Many saw his comments as a reminder of how his role in football has changed dramatically since retiring as a player. From the face of a franchise to a commentator and part-owner with broader interests in the league.
Super Bowl LX, set to be played on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, will mark a unique moment in Patriots history: the first championship appearance since Brady’s departure in 2020.
Whether fans agree with his stance or not, it’s clear that Brady’s legacy continues to shape the narrative around the game, even when he’s not actively supporting one side.
Source: CBS Sports
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