Brady-Belichick phone call “didn’t go well”

Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have finally spoken.

The two connected by phone Tuesday, and their conversation about Brady’s pending free agency “didn’t go well,” per a source.

It was the first time Belichick had contacted Brady about his contract situation, and the Patriots’ plans going forward. The source wouldn’t shed further light on the discussion, other than noting it wasn’t all that fruitful.

While their contact appears to be off to a rocky start, it doesn’t necessarily preclude the team from signing its six-time Super Bowl winner.

But the market for Brady’s services has been “very good,” according to the source. Multiple teams have expressed an interest. The latest rumors ensnared the San Francisco 49ers and described an almost fairytale finish, with Brady going home to play for the team he rooted for as a child. The long-rumored suitors remain involved, too; namely the Titans.

The way this is headed, Brady won’t be making his decision until after free agency starts. The Patriots quarterback is due to become an unrestricted free agent March 18.

Teams such as the Titans and Buccaneers have quarterbacks also set to hit free agency in Ryan Tannehill and Jameis Winston. It makes no sense to go all-in on Brady, then if he goes back to New England, are left without a quarterback.