NFL fans ripped Bill Belichick for his quick and awkward hug with Tom Brady after 'SNF' loss

This was awkward.

Tom Brady made his return to New England on Sunday night and was quickly cheered, and then booed, by fans who rooted for him for 20 years that included six Super Bowl victories and countless memories for all involved.

He then went out on his old field and led his new team to a 19-17 win that wasn’t sealed until Patriots kicker Nick Folk doinked a possible game-winning 56-yard field goal attempt off the left upright with under a minute to go in the fourth quarter.

Once the game was complete Brady shared some special moments with former teammates and coaches at midfield. He and Bill Belichick shared a hug, which was a rather quick hug:

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick had a quick hug at midfield. pic.twitter.com/AN1d1MFLAR

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 4, 2021

Seemed like Belichick was more than content with getting the heck out of that scene.

But apparently they had a more private moment after the game:

Belichick was in the Bucs locker room for 23 minutes. He just walked out with Brady. https://t.co/HRVnJpHlEV

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 4, 2021

Twitter had jokes about the hug: