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What Dave Portnoy thinks of Tom Brady’s shocking New England Patriots betrayal
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Dave Portnoy believes Tom Brady has finally crossed a line that New England Patriots fans cannot ignore.
The Barstool Sports founder reacted strongly after Brady publicly distanced himself from New England ahead of Super Bowl 60, a stance that struck a nerve across the fanbase.
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Dave Portnoy reacts to Tom Brady's New England Patriots stance
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Portnoy laid out his frustration in a message aimed directly at New England supporters, explaining his view after sharing his reaction publicly as the Super Bowl approaches.
He told Patriots fans, "This is for Patriots fans' eyes only. I don't want to leave anything unsaid before the Super Bowl. So I'm just gonna say this and move on. I think it's b_______ Tom Brady said he has no dog in the fight for the Super Bowl.
Portnoy added: "It's pretty obvious he doesn't give a s___ about us anymore, so maybe we shouldn't care about him either. Maybe it was just professional, and that's fine."
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The tone reflected a deeper frustration rather than a single offhand remark. For Portnoy, Brady's words symbolised a clean emotional break from the franchise that defined his career.
Tom Brady explains Patriots' Super Bowl neutrality
Brady addressed the issue directly on the Let's Go Podcast, where he explained that he would not be backing the Patriots during Super Bowl 60.
He said, "I don't have a dog in the fight in this one. May the best team win. I just wanna see good football. I wanna see good plays, good throws, good strategy, good decisions."
The explanation was framed as professional detachment rather than resentment. Brady positioned himself as a neutral observer focused on the quality of the game, not the result.
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That stance has been difficult for some Patriots fans to accept. Brady remains the most important figure in franchise history, and neutrality feels foreign after two decades of public loyalty.
Even so, Portnoy's reaction captures a raw fan sentiment that numbers and professionalism cannot smooth over. For many in New England, Brady's refusal to pick a side feels like the final confirmation that the era is truly over.
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