Tom Brady faces backlash as former teammates slam him for not backing Patriots in Super Bowl LX game

Tom Brady's comments regarding Super Bowl LX, sparked a loud reaction this week, not because of what he said, but because of what many felt he failed to say. The former New England Patriots icon drew heat after publicly distancing himself from choosing a side in the Super Bowl matchup between the Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. For a fan base that still treats Brady as family, neutrality felt personal.The remarks landed during a moment heavy with history. This is New England’s first Super Bowl appearance since 2018, and Brady’s legacy still defines the franchise. While Brady framed his stance as harmless objectivity, the response revealed how emotional the bond remains between a city and the quarterback who delivered six Lombardi Trophies.The controversy began on Monday’s episode of Brady’s “Let’s Go” podcast when he said, “I don’t have a dog in the fight in this one. May the best team win.” The line was meant to sound diplomatic. Instead, it struck a nerve in New England, where loyalty is remembered and measured.Bill Simmons, a lifelong Patriots supporter, summed up the frustration in a pointed Instagram video. “I tried not to take it personally when Tom Brady said he didn’t have a dog in this race for the Super Bowl between the Patriots and the Seahawks, even though he played for the Patriots for 20 years, won six Super Bowls for the Patriots,” Simmons said. “There’s a statue of Tom Brady outside the stadium where the Patriots play. Seems relevant…guess he doesn’t remember that.”Simmons stressed that fans stood by Brady through every chapter, including the Deflategate scandal and his departure to Tampa Bay. “It’s like he’s gone out of his way to make it seem like he just passed through (New England) for two decades,” Simmons continued. “And the danger of this, is that for Patriots fans…he’s at risk of that getting a little frosty.”Former teammates echoed that sentiment. Rob Gronkowski joked on Up and Adams that Brady likely wished he were playing instead of watching. Vince Wilfork was more blunt at Super Bowl LX Radio Row. “At the end of the day, if you’re a Patriot for life, you know what it is. Don’t give me that political bull crap, that’s just what it is. If you don’t think we’re gonna win, just pick Seattle then. Don’t straddle the fence,” Wilfork said to WEEI.Asante Samuel also voiced disappointment, pointing out Brady’s silence toward current Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Now a minority owner of the Raiders, Brady may see himself as neutral ground. For those who once worshiped him, that distance feels colder than intended.