OT: Tom Brady retires...

[Blakeon18]

according to espn.

 

[Carnac]

Not surprised. He gave us an early heads up in an interview earlier this week. He had a brilliant and unparalleled career. I doubt anyone eclipses his 7 Super Bowl victories. Thanks for the memories Tom, now on to your next challenge.

 

[Blakeon18]

When he began to talk about how much his family would influence his decision, the tea leaves were brewing.
His wife has wanted him to retire for several years.

 

[Ouremblem]

I will truly miss you, Tom. Thanks for the memories. The GOAT.

 

[MilfordHusky]

End of an era. At least he's in good health. Several of his records will not be broken.

 

[Ouremblem]

I have a feeling Tom looked at Tampa Bay’s schedule next year and felt screw that. It is inhumane.

 

[bballnut90]

Congrats to Tom on an unparalleled career. For the last 5 years or so I've just felt very lucky that we've been able to watch the best continue to hone his craft and thrive into his mid-40s. No one ever has or likely will ever come close to matching what Tom has accomplished in his career.

By the numbers:
-7 Super Bowl wins (more than any other player or team in NFL history)
-5 Super Bowl MVPS (1st All time)
-3x NFL MVP (2nd All Time)
-1st All Time in passing touch downs and passing yards
-35 career playoff wins (2nd place has 16)
-13,049 career playoff yards (2nd place has 7,339)
-86 career post season touchdowns (2nd place has 45)
-10 Super Bowl Appearances
-19 playoff appearances in 20 seasons as starter
-career win percentage of 76.9% (#1 all time among QBs who have played in 100+ games)

Worth noting--other than a Super Bowl win, the loss last weekend felt like a perfect way for Brady to go out. He led his team to a massive 4th quarter comeback, only for the opponent to make a huge run that set up a game winning field goal. Virtually the exact same scenario (in reverse) as his first Super Bowl win when the announcer famously said the Patriots shouldn't even try to score and take their shot in OT. Sort of a poetic ending to an amazing career.

 

[Zinethar]

From what I heard him say earlier it was apparent the his wife had pretty much laid down the law and consequences on her desire for him to be more involved in the family life. I, for one, would have listened to her!

 

[hoopster]

thank the lord!

 

[NU2BY]

From what I heard him say earlier it was apparent the his wife had pretty much laid down the law and consequences on her desire for him to be more involved in the family life. I, for one, would have listened to her!

I, for one, would have wanted to.

 

[jchusky]

Patrick Mahomes will win 7+ sb's

 

[NU2BY]

Patrick Mahomes will win 7+ sb's

That remains to be seen and he's a long way from it at this point. Although, he should win another one easily this year.

 

[fireford]

We don't know for sure if he has yet. As Lee Corso would say "Not so fast....."

AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn't made up mind

Despite reports that he is retiring, Tom Brady has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he hasn’t made up his mind, two people familiar with the details told The Associated Press.

apnews.com

 

[Nolefan]

Will be a hall of famer but glad he’s gone could never root for him even liking the Bucs

 

[BobbyJ]

Great career Tommy. Now get out there and sell those massages and that miracle juice.

 

[JellyBean]

About dang time! Just kidding. What a career! Happy for Tom an all that he has accomplished over the years. 1st ballot Hall of Famer for sure.

 

[JJTB]

He’s great for sure….but really…have to take away from Championship Weekend? What a narcissist!

 

[BobbyJ]

He’s great for sure….but really…have to take away from Championship Weekend? What a narcissist!

Better than sometime in the next 2 weeks which would upstage the Super Bowl. Plus the Bucs need to know asap because he has $15M of a $20M bonus due Feb. 4. Bucs will probably want to know before paying that out.

 

[Carnac]

That remains to be seen and he's a long way from it at this point. Although, he should win another one easily this year.

Agreed. He needs to win THIS one. I'm rooting for him and the Chiefs. I look for a BIG win for him over the Chiefs today.

 

[Blakeon18]

Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady is set to retire, reports say

Tom Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl winner who is arguably the greatest NFL quarterback of all time, has decided to retire, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington and The Boston Globe, citing unnamed sources.

www.cnn.com

Maybe not...according to Dad and Coach.

 

[jabstep]

From what I heard him say earlier it was apparent the his wife had pretty much laid down the law and consequences on her desire for him to be more involved in the family life. I, for one, would have listened to her!

Happy wife Happy life

 

[JellyBean]

So, I am guessing that Tom Brady hasn't officially retired. Must be gauging the overall NFL fan response.

 

[Blakeon18]

Just guessing that this is about the timing of his decision...not the result.
Somebody leaked it...TB wants to do it on his own schedule and with his own-self
announcing it.

 

[EdSaid]

Tom Curran is a Boston reporter who was close to Brady, and had his share of Brady scoops. He says Brady is out of the country through next week.

 

[eebmg]

After seeing Mahomes and the Chiefs, retire Tom.