The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix was a no-holds-barred event that spared no details in its comedic attack on the legendary quarterback. Everyone took the chance to unleash their best jokes at Tom Brady’s Tom Brady's Bill Belichick to Kim Kardashian to Drew Bledsoe.
Hosted by Kevin Hart, the event was full of laughter and surprise, with jokes flying quickly and sparing no aspect of Brady’s successful career or personal life. As the night progressed, the roasters did not hold back, discussing everything from Brady’s on-field and off-field controversies to his recent divorce from Giselle Bundchen.
Despite all the serious digs and amazing jokes, a few moments felt like therapy for New England Patriots fans and the stars on stage. After a speech by Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Kevin Hart asked Kraft if he would do a shot with former Patriots Coach Bill Belichick. And they both agreed. Before the two Patriot legends shared cheers, Robert Kraft referred to Bill Belichick as “the greatest coach in the game’s history.”
Rob Gronkowski Brings Brady and Belichick Together For a Shot
Since Tom Brady left New England, there has been an endless amount of conversation regarding the ever-souring relationship between Brady and Belichick. And despite Brady praising his former coach multiple times, fans and the media still believed there was a severe rift between the two. But perhaps all they needed was former Patriot tight end Rob Gronkowski to play mediator.
The shot between Belichick and Kraft wasn’t the only drink shared between two Patriot legends who have had a tumultuous relationship lately. After Gronkowski’s roast of Brady, the legendary tight end asked Belichick and Brady to share a shot with him. And in wild Gronk fashion, he “gronk-spiked” the shot glass right after.
It was a truly great moment to see the Patriot legends coming together on stage to share cheers and acknowledge and display that there really is no feud and that the past is obviously behind both of them. In a bit of an ironic twist, both Belichick and Brady will now be part of the football media as Belichick is set to join a show with the Manning brothers as well as The Pat McAfee Show, and Brady will be the lead color analyst for FOX this upcoming football season.
Some Highlights From An Incredible Night Honoring and Roasting Tom Brady
There were so many unforgettable moments, and quite a few that were NSFW. But, some topics needed to be aired out, and this was the perfect forum. Belichick addressed what many hoped he might, the 10-part documentary, “The Dynasty,” on Apple TV. The docuseries is about the Patriot’s epic run as a dynasty, but it has received harsh criticism for its focus on the many controversies during the Patriot’s unparalleled run. The doc appears explicitly to paint Belichick as the source for most issues within the Patriots organization at those times.
Even Kraft, who had his name in the documentary’s credits but had no creative control, expressed his disappointment with the final product.
Even though the documentary was tough, Belichick talked about it in a funny way. While starting his segment, Belichick joked, “I’m pleased to be here for the roast of Tom Brady on Netflix, not to be confused with the roast of Bill Belichick, the 10-part Apple TV series.”
After everyone on the dais made fun of Tom Brady, the famous quarterback had the last laugh. One of his best jokes directly targeted his former coach., and the packed crowd at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles loved it. Brady began the joke by addressing Belichick and asking, “How many Super Bowls have you won since I left?” Then, he continued with an amazing joke. “Maybe it’s not just the guy on the sideline. When I go to the Indy 500, I don’t ask the winning driver, hey, who gassed up your car?”
With the freedom of a live Netflix production, the roasters didn’t hesitate to push the boundaries of what’s considered appropriate, resulting in an energetic and lively evening that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. Former Patriot Julian Edelman had a great performance, as did Rob Gronkowski, comedian Niki Glaser, Andrew Shulz, and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. The special event even included a guest appearance from Ron Burgundy. Belichick amusingly said that Ron Burgundy was “the only member of the media that I respect.”
Ultimately, the Roast of Tom Brady was a wonderfully entertaining spectacle, delivering a generous serving of laughter and irreverence that left audiences wanting more. It was a memorable night, as Brady was at the center of a comedic storm unlike any other. Above all, it felt like Patriots fans and the legends on stage could find some closure regarding rumors and headlines that have been circulating since the Patriots parted ways with Belichick. And that closure came in some fantastic and heartwarming moments.
