Tom Brady on Aaron Hernandez: I’ve moved on
By Mike Dyce
Most of the New England Patriots organization has avoided talking about Aaron Hernandez. Tight end Rob Gronkowski almost walked out of an interview to avoid talking about Hernandez after repeatedly responding to questions with “no comment.”
But the New England Patriots on-field leader, Tom Brady responded to a question by the Monday Morning Quarterback’s Peter King about it.
“I’ve seen a lot of things over 13 years, and what I have learned is that mental toughness and putting aside personal agendas for what’s in the best interest of the team matters most,” Brady said. “My job is to play quarterback, and I’m going to do that the best way I know how, because I owe that to my teammates regardless of who is out there on the field with me. I have moved on. I’m focusing on the great teammates I have who are committed to helping us win games. The only thing I care about is winning. Nothing is going to ever get in the way of that goal. I’m just excited to report to camp and see what we can accomplish as a team. The fate of our season will be determined by the players in our locker room — nothing else.”