Tackle Joe Thomas has never been to a Super Bowl, and he likely never will with the Cleveland Browns.

But that doesn't mean he won't be having fun Feb. 5.

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His reason for rooting for New England is very specific — and potentially uncomfortable.

As much as I'd like to see my buddy win a super bowl, I would sure love to see have to hand a SB trophy to Brady!
— Joe Thomas (@joethomas73)

Imagine this: Commissioner Roger Goodell having to awkwardly smile and pretend the bad blood from the Deflategate fiasco is water under the bridge as Tom Brady takes the Super Bowl trophy.

Patriots fans might have a new favorite player in Thomas after that comment.