Bill Belichick Pushed Tom Brady Out of New England By Trying To Trade Him

However, Bill Belichick was looking to move on sooner than Tom Brady. According to Matt Miller of Bleacher Report, Bill Belichick tried to trade Tom Brady to the 49ers 3 years ago.

The story goes that 49ers GM jokingly asked the Pats for Tom Brady before coming to a deal for Jimmy Garrapolo. But, that’s not what allegedly happened.

The 49ers called and Bill offered up Tom Brady, choosing the long-term play in Garrapolo. Nevertheless, Robert Kraft shut down that possibility without hesitation.

A source told Matt Miller: