Former teammate Je'Rod Cherry discusses Julian Edelman's comments and David Beckham reveals he checked on Brady's well-being.
In the aftermath of Tom Brady's brutally honest Netflix roast, close friends have been checking in on the retired quarterback to offer support. Former teammate Je'Rod Cherry and close friend David Beckham have both expressed concern about Brady's well-being following the televised mockery.
During an appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich," Cherry discussed Julian Edelman's comments at the roast, which poked fun at Brady's relationship with his former coach, Bill Belichick. Cherry defended Edelman, stating that his intention was not to hurt Brady's feelings but rather to provide comedic relief.
"Julian is a good guy, and I don't think he meant any harm," Cherry said. "He was just trying to make people laugh, and sometimes you have to take a few shots at the expense of your friends."
Beckham, who has been close friends with Brady for many years, also reached out to the former NFL star after the roast to check on his well-being. During an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," Beckham revealed that he had messaged Brady to inquire about his mental state.
"I sent Tom a message just to check if he was OK," Beckham said. "He's a strong guy, but I know it had to be tough for him to see himself being roasted like that."
When asked if he would ever consider being the subject of a similar roast, Beckham quickly declined.
"No, definitely not," Beckham said. "I'm not brave enough for that."
The Netflix roast took aim at Brady's personal life as well, including his children and ex-wife Gisele Bündchen. According to a source close to Brady, his children have been "affected" by the special, while Bündchen is reportedly "deeply disappointed" with the "disrespectful portrayal" of her family.
The roast was hosted by Kevin Hart, who made several jokes about Brady's relationship with Bündchen and her jujitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente. Hart questioned why Brady would participate in the roast, given that he could have foreseen the potential backlash.
Despite the controversy, Brady has maintained a sense of humor about the situation. In a recent post on social media, he shared a video of himself laughing at a clip from the roast.
Overall, Brady's friends have expressed support and concern for the former quarterback following his Netflix roast. While the jokes may have been harsh, Brady's resilience and the support of his loved ones will likely help him overcome any emotional discomfort caused by the event.
