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That week Belichick named Brady the starter for the rest of the season. Keep in mind the context. Bledsoe had been New England's starting quarterback for eight years. He had been to three Pro Bowls (in an era where that actually meant something) and had led New England to a Super Bowl. He was also months removed from signing a contract extension that made him the highest paid player in the league.
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Belichick's Brady-over-Bledsoe call in 2001 was the most important decision of his career.

Belichick's decision to name Brady the starter over Drew Bledsoe in 2001 after Bledsoe's return from injury proved to be the most important decision of his career. Brady, a second-year sixth-round pick backup, had posted a 5-3 record as starter before Bledsoe healed from a collapsed lung. Despite Bledsoe's eight-year starting tenure, three Pro Bowls, Super Bowl appearance, and recent record contract extension, Belichick believed Brady was a better fit for his offensive system and had superior skillset to run the offense effectively.

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