THighest scoring duo in NFL history is a quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick With New England Patriotstogether they won 249 gamesreached nine Super Bowls and won six.

When Brady announced his retirement after 22 NFL seasons last Tuesday, he issued a nearly thousand-word statement, but surprisingly, none of them mentioned Belichick, who selected him 199th overall. . 2000 NFL Draft.

Words by Bill Belichick

Regardless, this Wednesday, Patriots head coach issued a statement via the official New England Twitter account, where he said the following about his former quarterback.

“It is a great honor for me to prepare and coach Tom Brady, the main contender and winner. Tom’s humble beginnings in professional football eventually ended up becoming best player in NFL history,” Belichick said. “Tom has consistently performed at the highest level against the competition that has always made him the number one player to stop. His pursuit of excellence was inspiring. Tom was a professional on and off the field with class, integrity and kindness. I thank Tom for his relentless pursuit of excellence and the positive impact he has had on me and the New England Patriots over the past 20 years.”

Answer by Tom Brady

After the announcement, Brady responded to Belichick: following words:

“Thank you Coach Belichick, I appreciate you coaching me. The Greatest Coach in NFL History” Brady wrote.

Brady and Belichick’s relationship did not end well, as according to reports, Brady was hurt by the Pats organization, who did not offer him a new contract after the professional relationship ended after 20 seasons.

Brady spent his last two seasons with Tampa Bay Buccaneers with whom he won his seventh Super Bowl under head coach Bruce Aries.