Bill Belichick looking real funny in the light.
I wouldn't necessarily go as far to say that at least this year. They were well over the cap this year, so they wouldn't have been able to afford to keep Brady anyways. Not to mention, a lot of people forget that the majority of their defensive players sit out this year because of COVID-19. They will have ample of cap space next year and a top pick to retool and make another run at it.
Cam was desperate for a job and picked the wrong team to sign with. Not that its his fault as he had no other choice, but he just isn't the same player anymore and the Patriots don't have the weapons to help hide his inefficiencies.
If we're being honest, the Patriots and a lot of other teams would be better served using this year as a "tank" year and getting a top pick.