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Tom Brady giving a speech
Tom Brady is catching heat in New England.
Over the weekend, Brady made his long-awaited return to Foxborough to call the Patriots-Packers game for Fox.
During the broadcast, Brady sent a heartfelt message to Patriots fans.
“I just can’t thank everyone enough for the love and support over 20 years here, and I feel like I’m the luckiest man alive to play for this unbelievable community,” Brady said.
“I feel like I’m the luckiest man alive to play for this unbelievable community.” – Tom Brady in his return to Foxborough 🏈🎙️ https://t.co/2rU3HcP5lo
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 8, 2026
Boston Globe writer Ben Volin didn’t buy Brady’s message to Patriots fans and wrote a scathing piece ripping the former Patriots QB apart.
Apparently, Volin was angry that Brady didn’t speak much during an appearance honoring Rob Gronkowski’s induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
It’s painfully obvious — Tom Brady has no use for Boston, New England, or Patriots fans anymore.
He may call them “the greatest fans in the NFL,” as he did at his Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2024, and consider himself “the messenger here to tell the world just how amazing Patriots fans really are.” His actions say he doesn’t give a darn.
Brady did help provide six Lombardi Trophies, for which Patriots fans will be eternally grateful. Perhaps that’s all he owes anyone in New England. Brady sure acts like it..
Brady fans defended him from Volin’s attacks.
Hating on a man who won you guys 6 Superbowls because he isn’t a blind homer as an analyst is hilarious ngl
— Ayo (@Yomiks1902) November 12, 2026
@BenVolin He doesn’t have to. It’s not his job or obligation to. He brought 6 rings and 2 decades of success. Let the damn guy live my gosh
— Trent Downs (@trentpd) November 12, 2026