The Sporting News released a list of the 40 most hated NFL players of all time and Tom Brady is close to the top. In fact, a few other Patriots made the list as well.

Now, it is important to note that this list contains players that are or were hated while they were on the field. Players like, Aaron Hernandez, OJ Simpson and Ray Rice were left off because they are disliked for non-football related reasons, well, mostly.

Anyway, the greatest quarterback to ever play the game, Tom Brady is the fifth most hated NFL player of all time. Obviously due to his ridiculous number of wins and rings, plus the whole Deflategate debacle, and Spygate, and the tuck rule.

Former Pats wide receiver, Randy Moss made the list at number 18, Rodney Harrison came in at 37 and Gronk is number 38.

Well, this is certainly proof that most folks that live outside of New England dislike the Patriots, in fact they downright hate 'em!

I guess that's just part of being one of the best NFL franchises in the history of the game.

GO PATS!

Michael Vick landed the number one spot as most hated in NFL history.

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