Tom Terrific says Goodbye to New England

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After 20 years of being a championship winning quarterback for the Patriots, 42-year-Tom Brady is saying goodbye to New England.

On Instagram Brady posted:

“To all my teammates, coaches, executives and staff, Coach Belichick, RKK, and the Kraft family and the entire organization. I want to say thank you for the past twenty years of my life and the daily commitment to winning and creating a winning culture built on great values. I am grateful for all that you have taught me – I have learned from everyone. You all have allowed me to maximize my potential and that is all a player can hope for. Everything we have accomplished brings me great joy and the lessons I have learned will carry on with me forever. I couldn’t be the man I am today without the relationships you have allowed me to build with you. I have benefited from all you have given me. I cherished every opportunity I had to be a part of our team, and I love you all for that. Our team has always set a great standard in pro sports and I know it will continue to do just that.

“Although my football journey will take play elsewhere, I appreciate everything that we have achieved and am grateful for our incredible TEAM accomplishments. I have been privileged to have the opportunity to know each and everyone of you, and to have the memories we’ve created together.”

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“While sad today, the overwhelming feeling I have is appreciation for his countless contributions to our team and community.” said Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft.

“Nothing about the end of Tom’s Patriots career changes how unfathomably spectacular it was. With his relentless competitiveness and longevity, he earned everyone’s adoration and will be celebrated forever. It has been a privilege to coach Tom Brady for 20 years.” said Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick.

Statements from #Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft and Head Coach Bill Belichick on Tom Brady's Patriots career: https://t.co/DFmmbzAIdo pic.twitter.com/flVpDFB4HJ

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) March 17, 2020

Brady has played in a record nine Super Bowls, winning six of them (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, and LIII), the most of any player in NFL history. He has won a record four Super Bowl MVP awards (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, and LI) as well as three NFL MVP awards (2007, 2010, 2017).

20 years.
6 championships.
A lifetime of memories.

Thank you, Tom. pic.twitter.com/exQPrweT5h

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) March 17, 2020

The question of the day is, What team will Tom Brady join? According to ESPN, per Adam Schefter Brady is expected to land with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tom Brady is expected to land with the Buccaneers barring any unforeseen circumstances, per @AdamSchefter and @JeffDarlington. pic.twitter.com/N5JnWObhY7

— ESPN (@espn) March 17, 2020