Tom Brady’s father breaks silence as Patriots Super Bowl support and Drake Maye jealousy claims put legacy under spotlight

When Tom Brady spoke about the 2026 Super Bowl earlier this week, he likely did not expect the reaction that followed. The former New England Patriots quarterback said he did not have “a dog in the fight” when asked about the Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks.

That short comment upset many New England fans. Some even went as far as saying Brady sounded jealous of rookie quarterback Drake Maye. The criticism spread fast online. Fans questioned why the face of the Patriots dynasty would stay neutral in such a big moment. To calm things down, Brady’s father, Tom Brady Sr., stepped in and explained what his son really meant.Brady Sr. made it clear that his son’s legacy is not something he worries about anymore.

Speaking to the Boston Globe, he shared his son’s long-held view on records and success.“He has said this before, that my legacy is already established,” Brady Sr. said. “I’ve heard him say, if somebody ever breaks my record, I will shake their hand because I know how much it has taken to get there.”Right from the start, Brady Sr. stressed that his son is trying to stay fair because of his many roles in the league today. He added that Brady still wants New England to succeed.

“He wants Robert to win this thing and get his seventh Super Bowl,” Brady Sr. said, talking about Patriots owner Robert Kraft. “He’s got several different roles, and he’s got to maintain some level of impartiality.”

Tom Brady Sr. explains Patriots loyalty, Drake Maye talk, and Super Bowl LX support

As the conversation continued, Brady Sr. pointed out something many fans ignored. If Tom Brady openly supported Drake Maye for awards, people would have called him biased. If he praised another quarterback like Matthew Stafford, critics would have said he was protecting his own records.

Either way, Brady would have faced backlash.Brady Sr. also shared that the family has no bad feelings toward New England. In fact, he said the opposite. The Bradys will be rooting for the Patriots when Super Bowl LX kicks off.“We will be rooting for the Patriots on Sunday,” Brady Sr. said. He added that he hopes other teams and fans feel nervous when they see New England rising again, just like during the old dynasty years.A few days after the backlash, Tom Brady himself made his position clearer. He posted photos on Instagram with Robert Kraft and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.“You know I got your back RKK,” Brady wrote. “Get that 7th ring so we can match.”Kraft is chasing another Super Bowl title after missing out on a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brady’s message showed that while he may speak carefully in public, his connection to the Patriots has never faded.