Whenever the Patriots’ 2019 season ended, there was always going to be rampant speculation about Tom Brady‘s future, given that he is eligible to become a free agent for the first time in his long and illustrious career. And now that the Titans have ended New England’s hopes for a repeat, let the speculation and rumor-mongering commence.
At his post-game presser, Brady was, predictably, asked about whether he would retire or continue playing. And while Brady understandably said he didn’t want to discuss his future so soon after a difficult playoff loss, he indicated that he was not planning on retiring. “I would say it’s pretty unlikely. … Hopefully unlikely,” Brady said (via Kevin Patra of NFL.com).
If he does return for his age-43 season, Brady may not be back with the Patriots. He has been connected to the Chargers, and there is also some thought that he could join longtime OC Josh McDaniels if McDaniels accepts a head coaching job with the Panthers. The Colts, who have an uncertain QB situation but who otherwise have a strong roster and a bevy of cap space, could also be a fit.
However, Brady has not ruled out a return to Foxborough. “I love the Patriots. They have the greatest organization,” Brady said. “Playing for [owner Robert] Kraft all these years and coach [Bill] Belichick, there’s nobody who has had a better career than me, just being with them. I’m very blessed. I don’t know what the future looks like, so I’m not going to predict it.”
The Patriots cannot use the franchise tag on Brady in 2020, and if he does choose to come back, the Patriots would need to add more offensive firepower. It’s fair to wonder if New England would have prevailed over Tennessee if it had one or two more reliable receiving weapons, and the prospect of several more targets combined with the Pats’ sturdy defense could make the prospect of another year in Massachusetts attractive.
And Brady surely doesn’t want his career to end on a pick-six, as it would if he chose to retire this year. But as he said, “[w]ho knows what the future holds? We’ll leave it at that,”
Retire already.
Why? it’s clear he’s still capable.
Because of his hideous odor
It is?
I watched a few games this year that Brady looked done in, I’m not a pats fan or hater, but I would hate for him to come back another year and look even less like the legend I’ve grown up with, I was 14 when he won his first super bowl, he’s the GOAT no matter what happens though
Go to the Chargers and make them a contender. Shut down this Rivers to HoF nonsense.
Funny, I was just going to comment his one hope might be a “Montana to the Chiefs” style ending with the Chargers.
They have nothing and need some attention in LA.
Do they get to play in a real stadium yet?
Rivers is 6th all time in yards and TDs. He’ll easily make the HoF and it will be deserved.
Agreed
Retire so that your last throw in the league was a pick 6.
Stay classy, Philly.
Retire and go away
Back with the Pats. One last chance for a run. Pats have no plan in place for life after. Gives them a year to prepare.
Brady is great … if not the greatest. I’ll take Farve on my all time team though… just for his pure grit and drive.
I love that people are more passionate in hopefully seeing TB retire than their own teams winning.
it really is hilarious, isnt it?
and water is wet
I say the moron Gruden making Brady a Las Vegas Raider. I hope this is not true but can see it happening.
Love those Gruden Grinderzz hahaha
Brady is tremendous shape. What does retirement mean anyway? Age? Terrible overrated in our great nation.
He’s coming back. No way Kraft lets him leave like this. 2 year extension with incentives. Re invest in the offense and get younger on Defense.
That’s what I’m thinking. He’ll either resign with the Pats or retire. I don’t see any other team shelling out a big short-term contract for a 43 year old quarterback
This makes more sense than him going elsewhere to mentor a young QB. It depends on Giselle.
I believe he signs a 2 year deal with the Patriots w/ an option for a 3rd year (45) and they will bring in more talent on offense for him. They have a lot of pics w/3 in the third round and they will probably focus on getting younger. Doesn’t look like the NFL is taking any pics based on Godell’s statement yesterday. Pats have quite a few FA’s so they can get younger. They also like Stidham so maybe he continues to develop and take over. Brady’s not going away. That’s obvious.
Mmmm…rumor-mongering.
Please keep playing. The end is going to be terrific. Other than the joke of schedule for the first eight weeks, his return has disaster written all over it. Like yesterday.
Walk away now Tom. It would be sad to see the GOAT being just adequate. You don’t need the money and you don’t need people saying “remember when Brady was the best.” Retire and replace Booger in the ESPN booth.
Brady is not that articulate a guy. And he’s a bit introverted. More a show you on the field kind of guy. Don’t see him doing well in a broadcast booth.
Not a Pats fan, but you have to admire the talent Brady brings. I would like to see him go to another team and win one more ring like Peyton did, and then retire
Brady is still a Top 10 QB. He’ll get a good contract from somebody.
I thought Brady signed a 2 year extension last year? Were they just player options?
Seriously how many Rings could they have won had Bill “ Massive Ego “ Belicheat gave him the players. How many years did he throw to marginal receivers? How many times did Belicheat trade someone that could of helped? If Brady leaves it is because Belicheat and his ego.
What if they trade Belichick to the Giants for the #4 pick, and the Pats promote McDaniels and draft Tua.
I don’t think they’d need to trade up that far to get Tua. There’s only a handful of teams that need a quarterback and two of them (Bengals/Dolphins) may not even draft one right away. Wouldn’t be surprised if the Bengals took Chase Young and the Dolphins pulled a wild card and drafted whatever.
I can’t see the Bengals passing up a franchise QB with this opportunity. Chase Young is great, but the QB could be the anchor for them for h Ernest decade. As far as the Pats I wasn’t referring to them about trading up. What I was saying is the giants would trade the #4 pick for Bill Belichick to be their coach. B loves he giants and has a soft spot for them, and would be the only other place he’d coach. The Pats would then have the #4 and pick number # 20 something.
If the Bengals pass on Chase Young, I hope the Redskins pick Joe Burrow and then trade away Dwayne Haskins for a low first round/early second round pick.
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I’m not a Pats fan either, but Brady is still better than a lot of QB’s out there. He’s got another year or two in him.
I’m just glad that I’ll be watching a Patriotless Super Bowl this year.
It’s been a while, huh?
Well when you automatically get 6 wins every year it’s easy to win the division that many years in a row. But that’s coming to an end as well , huh?
Anyone who says any win in the nfl is “automatic” isn’t a knowledgeable one
Go back & check the records & I would guess it’s around 90% or better for those teams!
At the hands of the worse playoff team as well! LoL
The best thing about of of this is Brady structured his deal to finish this year and he’s been crying out for good WRs for ages.
Josh McDaniels his offence coordinator will leave, Gronk has retired and wasn’t replaced and I think there is a power issue between him and Bill and he’s going to leave.
It’ll be the end of the Pats dynasty but Brady will have a good year, feeling fresh in a new team.
Think the Colts would be a good team, strong O line, a few good throwing targets and Mack at RB.
Another option could be the Panthers.
They have good throwing options, good TEs, one of the RBs in the game and a decent defence. Plus they vacant coaching positions so maybe he could have a hand in helping bring people he likes with him?? Josh McDaniels???
Kraft would kidnap Gisele to prevent Brady going to Indy. I agree it’s a good got but doesn’t happen in this universe.
Good fit*
Bye, Lurch.
Who is next in line for the Pats QB ?
So glad NE lost. Hopefully, the become completely irrelevant sooner rather than later. What a distasteful franchise.