First day of mini-camp proves uncomfortable for Tom Brady

In what was unavoidable, Tom Brady took to the podium today at the close of the first day of mini-camp for the New England Patriots, and faced some tough questions that were unrelated to football — much to his chagrin.  The occasion marked the first press conference Tom has taken part in since news broke in February that he was expecting a baby with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.  When asked about the child — due this summer — Tom reportedly became tense, saying "I don’t want to talk about that much guys."

Life changes for everybody.  There’s different things that everybody deals with in their life, you guys deal with, I deal with.  I’m excited about this season, I’m excited about this year and, as with life and maturing, come other challenges as well.  I’m just looking forward to seeing what this team is all about.  I’m looking for a great year.

Source:  The Columbian 

Comments

Grayson's Girl on June 5th, 2007

You know, I was trying really hard to reserve judgement on him but I give up. I understand him not wanting to talk about the situation, but to say he’s excited about the season and the team only to turn around and refer to the baby as a “challenge” is not right. Seems to me Bridget and that child will be better served with nothing but a check from him. If that. I firmly believe a child is better served with one healthy functional parent, than to have a reluctant resentful one hang around for duty’s sake. He doesn’t want to be a father, then fine, he just better not come back if and when that baby makes something of itself, wanting to claim genetic link.

Tammy on June 5th, 2007

He REALLY doesn’t want this kid does he? He talks like he’s a 16 year old kid instead of almost 30…wow. It’s pretty sad, actually. Here this kid will have a ‘dad’ that most boys out there right now would give their arm to be able to claim, and the ‘dad’ doesn’t want him. This guy has a serious problem with reality, maturity and ego. All his life people have fawned over him, telling him how great he is. So who’s going to be there to tell HIS child how great he is? What a waste.

joshuaevansmom on June 5th, 2007

Just because he doesn’t want to discuss the baby during a press conference doesn’t make him an awful person. I don’t think he should be expected to stay with Bridget simply because she’s pregnant — and no one knows what their relationship is. He’s always been closed-lipped about his personal life. I don’t think he needs to gush over the pending birth of his child in order to be considered a worthy individual.

MissMoore on June 5th, 2007

I agree with joshuaevansmom. Tom has always been private concerning his private life and considering the grief his family is getting over the pregnancy I would keep my mouth closed too. Also, no one has any clue of the status of their relationship.

maria on June 5th, 2007

This was mini camp for FOOTBALL! Why on Earth should he be expected to talk about his private life!!!??? Yet when Tom Cruise was jumping on the couch showing his emotions, that was considered over the top!! People are so quick to jump to conclusions… How about we judge him AFTER we see how he treats his baby.

Melissa on June 6th, 2007

FYI, a new baby is a challenge. Do you have kids? If you did, then you’d know that. Secondly, I agree with a pp. This is a press conference for football, not “Let’s talk about my illegitimate child.” He deflected the questions quite well, IMO.

Melissa on June 6th, 2007

It is obvious that he doesn’t want to be a father. He has been open about his personal life when it suits HIM. Anyone that has kids knows that if the dad really is excited to be a dad they want everyone to know and celebrate with them. Fine, he doesn’t want to talk about it because it is a football interview- but come on! He has been hiding out in other countries all winter to avoid this thing. Also we do know what Bridgitte has been saying and it hasn’t been warm and fuzzy. In life though some guys are always going to be mroe concerned about themselves.

Lynn on June 6th, 2007

What if she got pregnant & he didn’t want her to? That’s not fair to him.

jen on June 6th, 2007

Lynn, I don’t think she got pregnant on her own. Conception is always a possibility!

Natasha on June 6th, 2007

even if he doesn’t WANT to be a father, doesn’t mean he won’t take care of his kid.

A lot of people don’t want kids when they get pregnant (or get someone else pregnant) but they deal.

TwinMom on June 6th, 2007

I agree with joshuaandevansmom. He’s there to talk football and shouldn’t be expected to gush about his ex being pregnant with his child. He already knows people are going to jump on him, so I think he’s trying to keep it private. And so what if he’s still not used to the idea!! If the pregnancy was accidental, do you really expect him to be all excited and talking to the press about it? Maybe he needs time to get used to the idea. He’s moved on and he’s probably a bit torn. Geez, get realistic, people.

anon on June 6th, 2007

Just a question: Why is this story in the Baby blog. He clearly has not shown interest/and does not want to talk about fatherhood. I say let him be. Isn’t this about football???

Let posts on parents who show interest and look forward to impending births of their children.

Otherwise I like all your other celeb baby posts!!!!

fee on June 6th, 2007

I don’t know what to think of this. He may be very excited about the baby, but I can’t help but think that he wouldn’t mind discussing it if that were the case. I know he has a girlfriend and all, but you’d think we would see a picture of Bridget and him together, especially since she has got to be getting close to her due date.

territ on June 6th, 2007

Well if she got pregnant and he didn’t want her to I guess he knows how to prevent pregnancy at his age.

I agree that we shouldn’t judge him just yet. I haven’t seen anything good out of him yet, but we haven’t seen anything bad either.

Bella on June 7th, 2007

I don’t really like his comments. He seems for me as a very inmature guy. Now he is dating Giselle he is just having a good time.. he doesn’t care about her pregancy at all. he is just gonna pay child support and thats all..for him that will be being a dad.