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Guess what? Tom Brady and the Patriots don’t hate each other

Sorry keyboard warriors, the rumors being floated about a rift between Tom Brady and the Patriots are just that, rumors. 

Jan 13, 2019; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts during warmups before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC Divisional playoff football game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 13, 2019; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts during warmups before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC Divisional playoff football game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

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By Alex Barth, 985TheSportsHub.com

Sorry keyboard warriors, the rumors being floated about a rift between Tom Brady and the Patriots are just that, rumors. From the Seth Wickersham ESPN piece to our own airwaves, any hypothesized bad blood has either been smoothed over or never existed in the first place.

As Tom Curran mentioned in his NBC Sports Boston piece on Monday, the fact that Brady and the team have reached his point has created no ill-will between the two sides. This claim was backed up by NFL Network's Mike Giardi Tuesday morning.

Giardi also notes he believes it's not Brady's intention to draw out his free agency process, which will come as a relief to Patriots fans getting sick of daily #BradyWatch updates.

When Brady and the Patriots sit down across the table from one another, it looks like it will be with good intentions and a desire to get a deal done relatively quickly. Does that guarantee his return to New England? No, but it certainly doesn't hurt.

Alex Barth is a writer and digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Hate mail? Let him hear it on Twitter @RealAlexBarth or via email at Alexander.Barth@bbgi.com.

Alex Barth is a digital content producer and on-air host for 98.5 The Sports Hub. Barth grew up in the Boston area and began covering the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and Boston Red Sox in 2017 before joining the Hub in 2020. He now covers all things Boston Sports for 985TheSportsHub.com as well as appearing on air. Alex writes about all New England sports, as well as college football. You can follow him across all social media platforms at @RealAlexBarth.

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