When the New England Patriots take the field for Super Bowl LI, they will have the support of one of the NFL’s best players.
Cleveland Browns All-Pro left tackle Joe Thomas voiced his desire to see New England beat the Atlanta Falcons on Feb. 5 in Houston, as he would love to see league commissioner Roger Goodell and Pats quarterback Tom Brady meet on the podium.
As much as I'd like to see my buddy @alexmack55 win a super bowl, I would sure love to see @nflcommish have to hand a SB trophy to Brady! https://t.co/4ZTvBQwbNv
— Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) January 23, 2017
This is not the first time that Thomas has sided with New England. In August 2015, the seven-time All-Pro selection vocalized his frustrations with Goodell’s handling of Deflategate, calling the investigation a “ridiculous witch hunt.” He also went as far as saying the NFL Players Association giving Goodell the power that he has was “probably an oversight.”
Considering Brady and Goodell’s deeply-rooted history as a result of the Deflategate saga, a Patriots victory in Super Bowl LI could call for a pretty awkward moment for the commissioner.
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