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New England Patriots made an exciting announcement on their official Twitter account, stating, “12 is coming home.” Robert Kraft chose this opportune moment, which coincides with the scheduled release day, to make the announcement, believing it would bring genuine excitement to devoted football fans. In an interview with NFL Network’s ‘Good Morning Football’, Patriots owner Kraft shared his plan to invite TB12 back to New England.

The history of Tom Brady’s career is full of unforgettable moments, from controversial calls to historic victories. Let’s delve deeper into the incidents which have captured the hearts of fans and made the past come alive again. It’s no wonder, why Kraft and the team plan to make Brady return.

NE Patriots to honor Tom Brady’s legacy

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Kraft joyfully disclosed that he extended an invitation to Brady, inviting him to return and join them for the opening game. Fans in New England might have an opportunity to express their gratitude for his outstanding service over the course of two decades.

“I’m happy to tell you and your audience that I invited him back to come here and be with us at the opening game and let the fans in New England thank him for the great service he gave us for over 20 years,” As Kraft invites Brady back to Gillette Stadium for the opening game; fan believes he belongs there, “Back home where he belongs!”

The team revealed that they will be honoring their legendary quarterback, Tom Brady, during their home opener at Gillette Stadium.

He added, “It’ll be the beginning of many celebrations to honor Tom Brady and say thank you for what he did for us, those 20 years playing for the New England Patriots.” As per Kraft, this event will mark the beginning of a series of celebrations dedicated to honoring Tom Brady and expressing heartfelt appreciation for his remarkable contributions to the New England Patriots.

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Reflecting on the rich history of the NFL spanning over a century, Kraft proudly declared that for 20% of that time, the greatest player in the game had graced the field in Foxborough.

Brady’s Unforgettable Patriots Plays

The Tuck Rule Game: During the 2001 divisional round, a controversial rule was used to reverse the call that Tom Brady fumbled the ball late in the fourth quarter against the Raiders. The Patriots tied the game and won in overtime on a snowy night at Foxboro Stadium.

In 2007, Brady led the Patriots to a historic 16-0 regular season: The first team to achieve an undefeated 16-game record. He set an NFL record with 50 touchdown passes and earned his first MVP award. The Patriots also established a record with 589 points scored.

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The Helmet Catch Game in 2008: In the 2008 Super Bowl XLII, Tom Brady and the Patriots were denied a perfect season by the New York Giants. Despite Brady’s go-ahead touchdown pass to Randy Moss, the Giants sealed victory with David Tyree’s incredible helmet catch and a subsequent winning touchdown.

The Deflategate game in 2015: the Patriots were accused of using underinflated footballs. Despite winning 45-7, Brady faced a four-game suspension. He appealed and went on to lead a comeback in Super Bowl XLIX, securing victory with a winning touchdown pass to Julian Edelman.

The 28-3 comeback in 2017: In the remarkable Super Bowl LI comeback, Brady led the Patriots to overturn a 28-3 deficit against the Atlanta Falcons. Completing 43 of 62 passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns, he earned his fourth Super Bowl MVP award.

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These incidents make the past come alive again, which is the reason why Kraft and the team planned to honor Brady during the opening day, with notable figures such as Bon Jovi, Meek Mill, and Tom Brady himself mentioned, though the opposing team is undisclosed.