Jan 20, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Former Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz takes a selfie with his wife Tiffany during the first half in a game between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden. Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

David Ortiz offers advice to Patriots on how to keep Tom Brady

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Matt Johnson | Last updated 3/5/20

The sports world is buzzing with NFL free agency approaching as future Hall of Famer Tom Brady weighs whether or not to return to the New England Patriots. Now, another Boston sports legend is weighing in with some advice for the Patriots on how to bring Brady back to Boston.

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz offered rather simple advice to the Patriots if they want Brady to return next season. Simply put, Bill Belichick and the front office need to pay Brady.

David Ortiz on Tom Brady: “Pay the man!” pic.twitter.com/q0D9lecgou
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) March 5, 2020

It’s short and sweet, but Ortiz is right on the mark. The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly ready to make Brady a massive offer, and there are plenty of suitors willing to do the same.

While Patriots owner Robert Kraft would certainly love to have Brady back, he put the decision in Belichick’s hands.

Brady has been playing on team-friendly deals for years. Now headed for free agency, the 42-year-old quarterback is seemingly ready to get paid what he rightfully deserves. If the Patriots don’t follow Ortiz’s advice, they could risk losing the most beloved sports figure in the city.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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