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Tom Brady is the Most Loved and Hated NFL Quarterback
The Patriots were also named America's least favorite team in a poll from Public Policy Polling.
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FOXBOROUGH, MA - America is divided on Tom Brady, according to a poll released earlier this month.
In the annual poll released by Public Policy Polling, the Patriots quarterback ranked ahead of Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, and Cam Newton as the most popular quarterback in the NFL. 23 percent of those polled picked Brady as their favorite, with Manning coming in second with percent 16.
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For as much as Brady is loved, he is also despised. 29 percent of people say he is their least favourite quarterback, 10 points ahead of the next most popular choice “someone else/don’t have a least favorite.”
When asked individually about Brady, 46 percent had a favorable opinion and 39 percent had an unfavorable. 15 percent were unsure.
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As a team, the Patriots faired much worse, with only 11 percent deeming the team to be their favorite and a leading 23 percent calling the Patriots their least favorite team. The second most hated team was the Dallas Cowboys at 20 percent.
Public Policy Polling conducted the poll by intervening 410 self-described NFL fans on Feb 2 and 3. The margin of error is +/-4.8%.
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