Who was responsible for the success of the New England Patriots? Was it Tom Brady or Bill Belichick?
That was the underlying issue that was headed for the 2020 season after Brady left the Patriots in the off-season to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a 2-year contract. Brady won six Super Bowl championships in New England, but when he left, the debate stirred up with many claiming that it was the Belichick system that made Brady what he was.
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After an 11-5 record and an NFC championship, the debate seemed to be resolved for some. It was Brady the whole time.
The 2020 season didn’t start well for Brady. The Buccaneers lost 34-23 to the New Orleans Saints while the Patriots, with Cam Newton at the helm, defeated the Miami Dolphins 21-11. But everything seemed to change after the first week of the season.
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Tampa Bay would win seven of its next eight games, while the Patriots would win just three of its next eight games. The Buccaneers continued to fight for the NFC Southern division title, losing only one game after being swept away by Santos. The Patriots would lose three of their last four to end the season.
Brady would then take Tampa Bay to three straight wins on the road to reach the Super Bowl and win his first NFC championship, drawing with Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers’ totals.
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Brady and the Buccaneers will be busy with the Kansas City Chiefs, but when it comes to the debate over who made whom successful, it looks like Brady might have the advantage.