The Real Reason Tom Brady Left The Patriots

It's the end of an era in New England. After two decades with the New England Patriots, Tom Brady announced he would leave the franchise he helped turn into six-time Super Bowl champions. Let's huddle up and call the real reasons Tom Brady left the NFL's greatest dynasty. On Oct. 31, 2017, the Patriots traded Tom Brady's backup, Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the 49ers' second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. The problem? Head coach Bill Belichick reportedly didn't want to make the trade, as he actually wanted Garoppolo to be his quarterback of the future. According to ESPN, the Patriots tried to lock down Garoppolo with a lucrative contract extension and promises of even more cash once Brady retired. But with no timetable for becoming a starter, Garoppolo turned down the deals. Before the 2017 trade deadline, Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft reportedly had a major argument over what to do next - and when you argue with the owner, there's really only one possible outcome. The result: Kraft ordered Belichick to trade Garoppolo and keep Brady as the starter. Brady had won, but the power struggle with Belichick was just starting. Watch the video for more about the real reason Tom Brady left The Patriots! #TomBrady #ThePatriots #Athletes Did Bill Belichick want Tom Brady gone sooner? | 0:18 Tom Brady's personal trainer caused a rift | 1:14 The Gisele factor | 2:04 Strictly business | 2:50 Love and public relations | 4:11 A new beginning for Tom Brady | 5:30