Tom Brady has opened up on why he will never be too critical of fellow quarterbacks such as Patrick Mahomes.

Brady is the most successful quarterback of all time, having won seven Super Bowls during a Hall of Fame career with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He recently finished his first season as an NFL analyst after signing a 10-year, $375million deal with Fox Sports.

Brady came in for criticism after moving into the broadcast booth and it was recently put to the 47-year-old that he was ‘very supportive’ of Mahomes from behind the mic.

Mahomes is considered the biggest threat to Brady’s Super Bowl record, having led the Kansas City Chiefs to five of the past six Super Bowls. 

Brady helped the Bucs beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV but he told Complex Sports: ‘How can I throw shade at someone who is as amazing as he is?’ 

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Tom Brady has revealed why he will never be too critical of the likes of Patrick Mahomes

Brady helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs back in Super Bowl LV

The NFL legend insisted he wants to be ‘honest’ and ‘up front’ with viewers but Brady also admitted that he is reluctant to be harsh on his fellow quarterbacks.

‘I know what he’s been through and I think the one position I’m in now as a broadcaster is I do feel responsibility a) to tell the fans what I see and be honest and up front about everything. 

‘But also realize that what these guys are doing on the field is extremely difficult. It’s a high level of skill. You’re looking at any of the 32 teams who have a starting quarterback out there. 

‘That guy’s one of the best in the world at what he does. So do they make the right plays all the time? Certainly not. By the way, neither did I. 

‘And I think you have to have this context and perspective and you realize that it’s not about this harsh critique and that’s not really what it’s all about anyway. 

‘To me, it’s more about: let’s point out the greatness of these individual players. Have fun, enjoy it, entertain a little bit and really try to to educate people a little bit.’