Bill Belichick names favorite Tom Brady moments with Patriots

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was asked on WEEI on Monday to choose his favorite Tom Brady moment.

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Belichick was referring to the six Super Bowl victories he and Brady won with the Patriots from 2000 through 2019.

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When TB12 signed for the Buccaneers as a free agency in March 2020.

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For years, it was reported that the iconic figures had a falling out that led to Brady departing the club after two decades, but he declared in June that their relationship is "as positive and always will.

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Brady also said Belichick "was one of the first people to text me after we won the Super Bowl in Tampa" in February 2021.

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The Patriots commemorate retiring Brady before and during Sunday's season opener against the NFC champion Eagles.

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As the 2021 first-round selection recovers from a disappointing 2022 season, Belichick may urge Brady to talk to Mac Jones.

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Some argue the 46-year-old is New England's finest quarterback today, but Brady isn't considering a second unretirement in the summer.

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