Tom Brady deflects questions on discord with Bill Belichick
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) on the field before the start of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium . (Photo: David Butler II  USA TODAY Sports)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady  in the midst of another controversy  deflected in a news conference Thursday when asked multiple questions about an ESPN story that depicted  Brady  as being celebratory when New England traded former backup Jimmy Garoppolo in October.
âNot to us players  I think â  Brady  said when asked if reaction to the article has become a distraction. âWe do what we always do and show up to work and try to do the best we can do. Thereâs a lot at stake and I think everyone has put a lot into it.
The ESPN story depicted discord among  Brady   coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft  with a hint that the dysfunction could ultimately bring an end to the trioâs working relationship at some point. As the Patriots gear up for Saturdayâs divisional-round playoff game against the Tennessee Titans and look to defend their Super Bowl championship  the focus for many outside the organization is on the teamâs future beyond this season
âI think we have a job to do and we know what that job is and itâs to go out and play football at a high level and play well â  Brady  continued. âNothing really should get in the way of that. Thatâs what we get paid for  to be a professional and put everything aside and go out there and do the best you can for the team and try to win.â
Previously in a radio show on Tuesday   Brady  called the articleâs portrayal of  Brady  celebrating the Garoppolo trade a âpoor characterization.â
The article came at a time when Brady  who turned 40 years old in August  had endured some recent struggles. In the span from Week 12 to 16   Brady  threw six interceptions. Before that stretch   he  had only thrown two.
Earlier this week   Brady âs camp also released a trailer for a documentary that takes a closer look at  Brady âs personal life  Tom vs. Time.
âThatâs a good question â  Brady  said when asked what  he  hoped viewers would get out of it. âThis is about Tennessee. Weâre two days out from the biggest game of the year. Weâll see after the Tennessee game.â
[TGT]  . (Photo: David Butler II  USA TODAY Sports)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady  in the midst of another controversy  deflected in a news conference Thursday when asked multiple questions about an ESPN story that depicted   [TGT] as being celebratory when New England traded former backup Jimmy Garoppolo in October.
âNot to us players  I think â   [TGT] said when asked if reaction to the article has become a distraction. âWe do what we always do and show up to work and try to do the best we can do. Thereâs a lot at stake and I think everyone has put a lot into it.
The ESPN story depicted discord among   [TGT] coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft  with a hint that the dysfunction could ultimately bring an end to the trioâs working relationship at some point. As the Patriots gear up for Saturdayâs divisional-round playoff game against the Tennessee Titans and look to defend their Super Bowl championship  the focus for many outside the organization is on the teamâs future beyond this season
âI think we have a job to do and we know what that job is and itâs to go out and play football at a high level and play well â   [TGT] continued. âNothing really should get in the way of that. Thatâs what we get paid for  to be a professional and put everything aside and go out there and do the best you can for the team and try to win.â
Previously in a radio show on Tuesday    [TGT] called the articleâs portrayal of   [TGT] celebrating the Garoppolo trade a âpoor characterization.â
The article came at a time when  [TGT] who turned 40 years old in August  had endured some recent struggles. In the span from Week 12 to 16    [TGT] threw six interceptions. Before that stretch    [TGT]   had only thrown two.
Earlier this week    [TGT]  âs camp also released a trailer for a documentary that takes a closer look at   [TGT]  âs personal life  Tom vs. Time.
âThatâs a good question â   [TGT] said when asked what   [TGT]   hoped viewers would get out of it. âThis is about Tennessee. Weâre two days out from the biggest game of the year. Weâll see after the Tennessee game.â