Is Tom Brady Rooting Against the Patriots in Super Bowl 60? Let’s Break It Down
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are forever linked. Two decades, nine Super Bowl trips, six rings - you don’t just erase that kind of legacy.
So with the Patriots heading back to the big game in Super Bowl 60, you’d think Brady would be the first one in line waving the Foxborough flag. But according to one prominent NFL voice, that might not be the case.
In a recent video clip circulating on social media, longtime NFL commentator Skip Bayless suggested that Brady may actually prefer to see the Seattle Seahawks - not his former team - hoist the Lombardi Trophy. The reason? Legacy.
Bayless speculated that Brady wouldn’t love the idea of Drake Maye, New England’s young breakout quarterback, winning it all in just his second year. Why?
Because it could shift the narrative. If Maye leads the Patriots to a championship this early in his career - and under a new regime - it could, in Brady’s eyes, make his own monumental run in New England feel a little less singular.
“I don’t think Brady’s going to love it for his legacy that some second-year starter, as he was, flipped the switch right back and got the Patriots right back to the Super Bowl,” Bayless said. “I don’t think he’s rooting for Drake Maye today. And I definitely don’t think he’s going to be rooting for him to win the Super Bowl.”
Now, let’s be clear - there’s no direct quote from Brady himself. And given his current role as a broadcaster and public figure, he’s not likely to come out and say who he’s rooting for anyway. Brady’s been nothing but gracious when speaking about the Patriots in recent years, even after a somewhat rocky departure that had more to do with Bill Belichick than the franchise itself.
Still, the idea that Brady might have mixed feelings about this Patriots run isn’t entirely far-fetched. After all, he was the Patriots dynasty.
He didn’t just play quarterback - he defined the standard. Watching someone else, especially a sophomore QB like Maye, take the reins and potentially lead the team to a title so soon after his retirement?
That’s a complex emotional cocktail for even the most accomplished athlete.
As for the Patriots, they punched their ticket to Super Bowl 60 with a gritty 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship. It wasn’t pretty - Denver’s offense sputtered after Jarrett Stidham had to step in for an injured Bo Nix - but New England did just enough. A Drake Maye rushing touchdown and a short field goal from Andy Borregales were all Mike Vrabel’s squad needed to seal the win.
Seattle, meanwhile, enters the Super Bowl as a slight favorite. And while Brady won’t be in the broadcast booth this time - NBC has the rights to this year’s game - his presence still looms large over the Patriots' postseason narrative.
Whether he’s cheering in private or keeping things neutral, one thing’s for sure: Tom Brady’s legacy in New England is secure. But for fans watching Drake Maye’s meteoric rise, this Super Bowl could mark the beginning of a new chapter. One that may just be compelling enough to make even TB12 take notice - whether he’s rooting or not.