"As the New England Patriots prepare for Sunday's Super Bowl, Tom Brady has decided he is backing his former team after all. Brady, who won six Super Bowls with the Patriots, came under heavy criticism this week after saying he won't have a dog in the fight may the best team win when New England take on the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday."
"Brady won his seventh Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after leaving the Patriots. While Brady may have been attempting to maintain neutrality in his new role as a broadcaster and a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, he received backlash from large swathes of New England's fanbase over his initial comments. His former teammates on the Patriots were also unhappy."
Tom Brady publicly shifted from neutrality to openly backing the New England Patriots ahead of their Super Bowl matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. Brady initially said he would not have a dog in the fight, prompting criticism from Patriots fans and former teammates. He later posted an Instagram message to owner Robert Kraft urging the team to win a seventh ring. Brady previously won six Super Bowls with New England and captured his seventh with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The initial perceived indifference drew backlash while his post sparked renewed support from some fans and observers.
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