Patriots captain was 'irritated' by Tom Brady's Super Bowl comment

New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane expressed his irritation over Tom Brady's pre-Super Bowl LX comments. The renowned seven-time Super Bowl winner had previously stated that he had "no dog in the fight" when discussing the game. This remark evidently infuriated some loyal fans, fellow players, and even former teammates.

Patriots legend Vince Wilfork called Brady's response "bullcrap," and Spillane was also clearly upset by the comment. "It irritated me, and it made me feel sad for him," Spillane stated on The Greg Hill Show. Despite his 20-year career with the Patriots, Spillane acknowledged Brady's incredible achievements both on the field and off.

"Spending 20 years here, obviously, went on to do amazing, great things not only on the football field but in the community, and to say that he had no care in the world, it irritated me. It made me feel sad for him," he continued. Ultimately, Spillane's reaction serves as a testament to his passionate and dedicated nature as a team captain and representative of the New England region.

While the Patriots honored Brady with a statue at Gillette Stadium for his six Super Bowl victories, both sides have seemingly moved on since then.