It appears two guys who got in a testosterone-fueled Super Bowl screaming match 15 months ago actually were — and are — very good friends.

Joe’s referring to new Saints superstar safety Tyrann Mathieu and Tom Brady.

As the Super Bowl story goes, per former Bucs running back LeSean McCoy, Brady big-time celebrated his touchdown throw to Antonio Brown. Mathieu was the defender in coverage on the play. Mathieu let Brady know the celebration was over the top and showing him up, and Brady sort of apologized on the field and said it wasn’t personal. Mathieu replied with a hearty F-bomb, and Brady shot back with his own F-bomb because Mathieu didn’t accept his response.

Mathieu was a guest on The Rich Eisen Show yesterday and was asked about now being in the same division as Brady.

His reply was about how close they are and how much they communicate.

“I just talked to Brady like three days ago, you know, just congratulating him and everything. He’s such a good dude. Yeah, I’m looking forward to [playing against him in the NFC South]. Absolutely,” Mathieu began.

“He always reaches out to me, you know, and I try my best to always reach out to him.

“I think football aside, this is a good dude. And this is a guy that has a lot to offer; you know what I mean? As far as teaching you about life off the field, whether it be business, whether it be taking care of your body. You know, he’s just a great resource to have. And I’m more so impressed that guys like him take the time to entertain little guys like me. Because God knows he doesn’t have to entertain anybody. You know, but for him to kind of take time out of his day to just always reach out to always send a congratulations or always be someone of great support, I think that says a lot about his character.”

Mathieu said Brady is very approachable and has offered him the opportunity to bounce anything off him when it comes to business, training and more, in addition to their personal chats.

Joe was surprised and not surprised to hear this all at the same time. The real Brady is a guy fans and media don’t see.