Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has drawn the ire of New England fans and former teammates for electing to sit on the fence when asked for his Super Bowl prediction.
Brady won six Super Bowls with the Patriots before ending his career with Tampa Bay, winning one more.
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On his weekly ‘Let’s Go!’ podcast, Brady was asked by co-host Jim Gray who he thought would win Super Bowl 60 between the Patriots and Seahawks.
“I don’t have a dog in the fight in this one, may the best team win,” a diplomatic Brady replied.
Given his legend status in New England, the neutral response upset many, including former teammate Vince Wilfork.
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“That’s bullcrap Tom,” Wilfork told WEEI Radio.
It’s worth noting that Brady is paid to be neutral given he is a lead broadcaster for FOX. He’s also a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
However, that doesn’t fly with Wilfork.
“Come on now. All that political, this ain’t political. It ain’t political, what it is. The Raiders ain’t in it?” the former defensive tackle said.
“Say what it is, what you see. End of the day, if you are a Patriot for life, you know what it is. Don’t give me that political bullcrap. That’s just what it is.
“If you don’t think we’re gonna win, just pick Seattle then.”
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