{
  "id": 2456832,
  "title": "Josh McDaniels has ideal response as to whether Tom Brady helped Seahawks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/josh-mcdaniels-has-ideal-response-as-to-whether-tom-brady-helped",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T00:05:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/josh-mcdaniels-ideal-response-whether-000551598.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Josh McDaniels, the Patriots' offensive coordinator, had a measured response when asked if Tom Brady helped the Seahawks during an appearance on WEEI in Boston. McDaniels, who worked for New England in each of the six Super Bowls Brady won there, declared that he had no idea whether Brady assisted Seattle. He reiterated his stance when asked if the possibility would bother him, saying, \"I wouldn’t have a dog in that fight.\" This response, which turned Brady's flippant remark about his neutrality back on him, was considered ideal by observers. The comment has made McDaniels' return to Foxborough, where he is set to call the Week 9 game between the Packers and the Patriots, even more intriguing. While most fans are expected to welcome his return, the situation has left many feeling betrayed by Brady's choice not to publicly support the Patriots, and to potentially have privately aided the Seahawks in their victory. The controversy has clearly not been forgotten, as it was raised in separate Friday interviews with McDaniels and linebacker Robert Spillane.",
  "summary": "Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels worked in New England for each of the six Super Bowls that Tom Brady won there.",
  "key_points": [
    "Josh McDaniels declined to comment on Tom Brady's alleged assistance to Seahawks.",
    "McDaniels reiterated his neutrality, stating he has no stake in the matter.",
    "McDaniels' response made him a more intriguing figure for Patriots' Week 9 game call."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Josh McDaniels' measured response to Tom Brady's possible involvement with the Seahawks turns the spotlight on lingering resentment among Patriots fans and organisation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}