The Patriots parted ways with Bill Belichick on Thursday following a 24-year long tenure.

The New England Patriots will be entering a new era without their renowned head coach, Bill Belichick. Following a 24-year-long tenure, the Patriots parted ways with the veteran leader on Thursday. And now, the former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shares a lengthy tribute to Belichick.

The 7-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady took to social media and wrote a heartwarming tribute, expressing his gratitude to the 71-year-old Belichick.

I’m incredibly grateful to have played for the best coach in the history of the NFL. He was a great leader for the organization and for all of the players who played for him.

Tom Brady on Instagram

Furthermore, he reminisced about their achievements together on the field and how Belichick worked very hard every day to help the Patriots rake in championship rings.

We accomplished some amazing things over a long period of time, many of which will be hard to replicate. He worked every day to help us achieve the ultimate goal, in the ultimate team sport. 

Brady wrote

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick worked together for nearly two decades in New England and terrorized the league. Both of them combined to bring in 17 AFC East division titles for the New England-based football team. Furthermore, they also combined to win six Super Bowl championship rings to the Pats. Their duo broke back in 2020 when Brady left the Patriots in free agency and joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tom Brady ‘forever grateful’ for Bill Belichick

The 46-year-old Tom Brady — who is currently enjoying his retirement life — gave an ode to his former head coach Bill Belichick after he was let go by the Patriots on Wednesday.

Tom Brady (L) and Bill Belichick (R)

Tom Brady (L) and Bill Belichick (R) (Via SI/ Imago)
In his tribute, the 15-time Pro Bowl QB wrote that he is forever grateful for Belichick and that he wouldn’t have been the same player without his mentorship.

I could never have been the player I was without you, Coach Belichick. I am forever grateful. And I wish you the best of luck in whatever you choose next.

Brady wrote

Now, Belichick hasn’t retired from coaching yet. There are reports suggesting, the veteran might land a head coaching gig with the Los Angeles Chargers for the next season. Belichick would certainly have plenty of offers on his table if he decided to continue coaching somewhere else.

As for the Patriots, they are reportedly looking to promote Jerod Mayo as the successor to Bill Belichick. Furthermore, they are also being linked with the former Tennessee Titans‘ head coach Mike Vrabel.