Tom Brady Pens Heartfelt Thank You Note to Patriots Fans

Many things may be debated about Tom Brady, but two things remain constant: his gratitude for Pats fans and his unyielding drive to succeed.

Those sentiments were conveyed quite clearly in the legendary quarterback's handwritten letter to the New England faithful, posted on Facebook.

To the avid Foxborough followers, he wrote:

"

Thank you to all of our fans for the incredible support you gave us this season. I’m proud to call New England my home and to have the privilege of playing for your team.

Our team fought hard all year, right down to the final play. I’m proud of the effort we all put in to prepare each game as if it were our last. We never quit nor lost sight of what we were playing for. It’s rare to have the honor of being on a team like that.

It takes a lot of hard work and commitment to get as far as we did. Our goal every season is to win the last game, but as I’ve learned, the road to the next one is paved by seasons like this one.

Thanks again,

Yours truly, Tom

"

After a nail-biting 20-18 finish in the AFC Championship Game ended a "revenge-tour" season many predicted would culminate in a second straight Lombardi, it must be reassuring for Patriots fans to see the leader of their team's continued stalwart pursuit. 

For the rest of the league, however, "the road to the next one is paved by seasons like this one," sounds entirely too ominous for comfort.

[Facebook, h/t For the Win]