The Apple TV+ docuseries “The Dynasty” is giving a deep dive into the New England Patriots’ near 20-year run as the greatest dynasty in sports.
One of the more intriguing subject matters in the story from the rise to inevitable fall of the Patriots was the drama unfolding behind the scenes.
Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick was looking to move on from Tom Brady due to concerns of the legendary quarterback’s age causing a rapid fall-off in production. Owner Robert Kraft recalled private meetings at home with Brady and Gisele Bündchen, Brady’s ex-wife.
One exchange in particular, Kraft remembered a fiery rant from Bündchen relating to Belichick’s treatment of Brady.
“I heard Gisele say, ‘That effin’ Belichick, he doesn’t treat my Tommy like a man,'” Kraft said, per the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin, via NESN’s Jason Ounpraseuth. “I realized how bad the situation was, and I said, ‘Tommy, if you want to go, I’ll work it out so you can go.'”
Brady went on to lead the Patriots to another championship at Super Bowl LIII, before finally parting ways with New England in 2020.
Both Brady and Bündchen would ultimately have the last laugh with Brady joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and leading that organization to a Super Bowl victory in his first year with the team.
