In the spring of 2020, the NFL witnessed a seismic shift as its premier player voluntarily departed from the league’s preeminent dynasty, led by the legendary coach.
The highly publicized separation between then-New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick ignited widespread speculation, catalyzed a triumphant Super Bowl campaign for Brady’s new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, inspired a best-selling book, and now, serves as the focal point for a forthcoming docuseries.
Titled “The Dynasty,” the docuseries is set to debut on Friday on Apple TV+, offering early glimpses into the profound breakdown of Brady and Belichick’s once unassailable relationship, particularly evident in their tumultuous late 2010s tenure.
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Reflecting on their two-decade partnership, Brady remarked, as quoted in a review by Chad Graff of The Athletic:
“Me and coach Belichick, we did what we loved and competed for 20 years together,” Brady said, quoted in a review by Chad Graff of The Athletic. “But I wasn’t going to sign another contract (with the Patriots) even if I wanted to play until (I was) 50. Based on how things had gone, I wasn’t going to sign up for more of it.”
Graff’s review depicts Belichick’s coaching style as “dictatorial” in the show, with former wide receiver Wes Welker drawing a striking comparison, likening Brady to an “abused dog” for persistently returning to work under Belichick’s regime.
Following Brady’s departure, Belichick’s tenure in New England endured a challenging phase, marked by a 29-39 record over four years without Brady, encompassing both regular season and playoff games. The final chapter in the Patriots’ storied dynasty was written when Belichick and the team officially parted ways on January 11th.
