We all know that Tom Brady is the GOAT. Now, it’s time for the GROAT.
That’s what Netflix is calling their upcoming roast of the former New England Patriots quarterback – The Greatest Road of All Time. It will air this Sunday on Netflix, live at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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“No f—ing problem,” Brady says of the roast in the trailer for the event that Netflix shared last week. Comedian Kevin Hart, who is hosting the event tagged it as “no helmets, no mercy, no Brady rule.”
In addition to Hart comedian Jeff Ross – known as the ‘Roastmaster General’ for his regular involvement in Comedy Central roasts – is also in the trailer. “We’re coming for you, pretty boy,” he says.
In addition to Hart and Ross, Netflix initially announced “a lineup of surprise guests.” With less than a week to go though, some of those guests are starting to be revealed. That includes some of Brady’s former Patriots co-workers. Here’s who we know so far…
Rob Gronkowski
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 13: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts with Rob Gronkowski #87 during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared on Monday four former teammates who will get their turn roasting Brady. That includes Gronkowski, who caught more passes (635) and had more receiving yards (9,494) and touchdowns (90) than any other player did from Brady. He’s also one of the few players to play with Brady in both New England and Tampa. Gronk is no stranger to being in front of the cameras, so he should be ready to roast.
Julian Edelman
Jan 20, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during the second half of the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Brady’s other top target from his Patriots days will also be one of the roasters, according to Schefter. Edelman has poked fun at Brady before on social media and on his podcast Games With Names, and now will get to do so in-person.
Randy Moss
Nov. 30, 2009; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) bump fists with wide receiver Randy Moss (81) during pregame warmups against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome. Credit: John David Mercer-US PRESSWIRE
Moss only spent two full seasons with Brady in New England (not including the 2008 season when Brady tore his ACL in the season opener, or the 2010 season when he was traded after four games), but they were some of Brady’s best years. Moss’ personality is well-known, and should carry over into the roast.
Drew Bledsoe
FOXBOROUGH, MA – JANUARY 21: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with Drew Bledsoe during the Lamar Hunt trophy presentation after the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
This should be good. It’s now been 23 years since Brady took Bledsoe’s job as the Patriots’ starting quarterback, so he’s had plenty of time to think up material on his former backup. Bledsoe might ultimately be the most interesting roaster, if not for…
Bill Belichick
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks with Tom Brady #12 before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Gillette Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
That’s right. Belichick and Brady, back together again. After years of roasting Brady’s film in team meetings in front of the rest of the roster, now Belichick will have a chance to roast Brady in front of the entire world. Will ‘Johnny Foxboro’ make an appearance?
