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Tom Brady Takes Jab At Rivals During Patriots Statue Reveal Parade

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tom brady takes jab at rivals during patriots statue reveal parade

Patriots Legend Tom Brady Takes Jab at Division Rival During Statue Unveil originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New England Patriots unveiled the first statue of a former player in franchise history outside Gillette Stadium Friday night before the team kicked off its 2025 preseason against the Washington Commanders. Six-time Patriots’ Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady is the player being honored. The statue stands 12 feet tall with a five-foot base to resemble the 17 AFC East Division titles Brady won with the Patriots. The base of the statue has six sides, which account for Brady's six Super Bowl championships in New England. The Patriots' legend stacked up almost every accolade you could think of throughout his 20-year career in New England, earning 15 Pro Bowl trips, six Super Bowl championships, five Super Bowl MVPs, three All-Pro...

"For two decades, Tom Brady made Patriots feel invincible. His story wasn't scripted. It was earned. Every yard, every fourth quarter comeback, every win," Patriots' owner Robert Kraft said. "Tom was the 199th draft pick who not only transformed himself into the greatest quarterback the league has ever seen, but he also helped transform the Patriots into a 20 year dynasty." FOXBOROUGH — Tom Brady just took a moment to marvel at the 12-foot statue that will sit at Gillette Stadium and serve as a reminder of all that he accomplished across his incredible career.

But when he stepped up to the microphone to talk about what this astonishing honor meant to him, he couldn't help but throw in a few jokes. The first one was directed at the new Patriots head coach. “What’s happening, Foxborough?” Brady began. “This is quite overwhelming, obviously, and I just thank you so much for being here. It means the world to me. I appreciate it.

Thank you. As RKK just said it perfectly, people will never forget how you made them feel. "Right now I feel extremely honored, deeply grateful, and if I’m being honest, kind of old," he continued. "I’m also a little surprised because usually they don’t build statues until you’re really old, like (Mike) Vrabel and (Tedy) Bruschi.” He then went on to praise the sculptor, Jeff Buccacio. The New England Patriots honored Tom Brady with a statue outside of Foxborough Stadium on Saturday, and the GOAT took a swipe at a former division rival.

Tom Brady is known for more than a few things, but first and foremost, he is knows for being the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Second, he is known as one of the fiercest competitors around. That spirit came out on Saturday night during the statue reveal outside of Foxborough Stadium. It’s been five years since Brady left New England in what could be described as an icy parting of ways. His love for the team and the fans never changed, but his relationship with coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft had reached a boiling point and the winningest QB in history left the... Now, half a decade later, relationships have been mended and the GOAT was honored by Kraft and the Patriots with a larger than life statue of Brady on Saturday night.

Brady used his patented mix of charm, charisma and wit in his speech once the statue was unveiled. “This is quite overwhelming to me,” the 48-year-old said. “I feel extremely honored, deeply grateful and, if I’m being honest, kind of old,” said Brady. The 48 year old, who still looks like he can strap on the pads and play, went on to take a shot at the Patriots division rivals the, New York Jets, in his speech. “This statue isn’t just for Pats fans. It’ll also give all the Jets fans something to throw their beers at as they leave the stadium every year.

Probably in the 2nd quarter,” joked Brady. 9 simple tips to help you wake up early without feeling tired Trendy Rakhi designs for Raksha Bandhan 2025 Bigg Boss Malayalam 7: Stunning looks of Binny Sebastian 10 baby names that mean ‘divine light’ or ‘sacred glow’ 10 Birds with the "wildest dating rituals"

Legendary quarterback Tom Brady and Fox News contributor Jim Gray share a look at a new museum in Las Vegas showcasing ‘extraordinary’ legacies on ‘Fox News @ Night.’ Retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady returned Friday to Foxborough, Massachusetts, the place where he spent two decades of his storied career. Brady was on hand for a statue-unveiling ceremony before the New England Patriots opened their 2025 preseason slate, dropping the curtain on a 12-foot bronze statue in Brady's likeness. The statue honoring the seven-time Super Bowl winner was placed near the entrance of the team's Hall of Fame at Patriot Place, which sits just beyond Gillette Stadium's entry gates. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Tom Brady's attempt at humor during his statue unveiling didn't quite land with the audience, as his quip about Bill Belichick was met with a lukewarm response.

The iconic quarterback was honored with a 17-foot bronze statue in recognition of his extraordinary achievements with the team. Over two decades, Brady clinched six Super Bowl titles and snagged three NFL MVP awards. These feats were accomplished under the guidance of Belichick, who recently has been making headlines more for his personal life than his coaching prowess. Yet Brady, familiar with Belichick's high standards and attention to detail, took a playful jab— perhaps a move inspired by Rob Gronkowski who went after the coach at the Netflix Roast. Brady praised the statue's creators, saying, "As for the statue itself, Jeff [Buccacio], you and your team have done an incredible job," but then he paused for a comedic bit. "Seriously it is so accurate, so detailed...hold on one sec...[Brady pretends to answer the phone].

"'Hello? Really? OK'. [Hangs up phone] Sorry Jeff, that was coach Belichick, he said 'There's still room for improvement.' I know the feeling.", reports the Mirror US. The New York Jets fans were sick of playing Tom Brady ’s New England Patriots twice for more than two decades. Even in retirement, he continues to haunt his onetime divisional rivals.

Brady was at the Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on Friday (August 8) to see the unveiling of his statue made in honor of his contributions during his tenure with the Patriots. The 48-year-old took this opportunity to take a jab at the Jets. This statue isn’t just for Pats fans. It will also give Jets fans something to throw their beers at as they leave the stadium every year… Probably in the second quarter. Maybe in the third. @TomBrady | @NFL pic.twitter.com/xX00FMrJoY

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