Mo Lewis, a former New England Patriots quarterback, has long been a controversial figure in NFL history due to the 2001 incident that led to the departure of Drew Bledsoe and the rise of Tom Brady as the team’s starting quarterback. Now, Lewis is breaking his media silence with the release of a new book that re-examines this defining moment in the franchise’s history.
In the book, Lewis is placing the primary blame for the incident on Bledsoe, claiming that it was Bledsoe’s actions that led to the hit on Brady. This marks a significant departure from previous accounts and has sparked renewed interest in the incident and its implications for the NFL. The incident, which occurred on September 23, 2001, was a pivotal moment in the league’s history and has been the subject of much speculation and debate over the years.
While the incident itself was a sports story, it has had broader implications for the NFL and its culture. The transition from Bledsoe to Brady reshaped the franchise and set the stage for the Patriots’ dominance in the 2000s. Lewis’ new book provides a fresh perspective on this moment, highlighting the complex dynamics at play during that time.