The story behind the split of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the Patriots
Posted Mar 27, 2020
Tom Brady wanted a contract extension. He made it clear that he was playing football until his mid-40s. He preferred to sign a deal to ensure that he retired a Patriot, but if the team refused, he was fine moving on. He wanted clarity. He met with Bill Belichick, and the meeting ended with a "blowup," a source said. He met with Kraft. He got mixed signals.
(ESPN.com)
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