Tom Brady, widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, holds a staggering record: more Lombardi Trophies than any single franchise in the league. However, despite his remarkable success, Brady admits that the sting of his Super Bowl losses still lingers.
In a candid moment on his Let’s Go! podcast, Brady confessed, “I’m not over any of the Super Bowl losses.” Reflecting on the painful memories, he chuckled, but the frustration was evident. “I am still mad. Sixteen years later, in ’07. I’m still mad, the 2011 Super Bowl, I’m still mad we lost to the [Philadelphia] Eagles. But no, you can’t change the outcome and you gotta live with it.”
Brady’s New England Patriots suffered defeats in Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI against the New York Giants, as well as Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Despite these setbacks, Brady managed to secure seven Super Bowl victories, six with the Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after his departure from New England.
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Reflecting on his losses, Brady noted, “Every loss I was a part of motivated me to try harder and do better.” He emphasized the value of perspective, particularly in appreciating the victories that followed periods of adversity. “When we did win again, as I did after a 10-year absence of not winning, I appreciated that win more than any other win in my career.”
Among Brady’s defeats, the Super Bowl XLII loss in February 2008 remains particularly poignant. The Giants, led by Eli Manning, shocked the football world with a 17-14 victory, marking the Patriots’ sole defeat in the regular season and playoffs.
Had New England emerged victorious, they would have completed a historic 19-0 season, solidifying their place in football lore.
Brady has previously expressed that he would trade two of his seven Super Bowl rings for a victory in that game—a sentiment that likely persists, given his recent remarks.
Despite his unparalleled success, Brady’s competitive fire and quest for perfection remain undiminished, fueled by the memories of those losses that still weigh on his mind.
