Tom Brady speculation thread (to Bucs)

[kurtfaulk]

gets caught w/ a drag queen!

i thought he was married to one.

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[CGI_Ram]

Here's what Tom Brady said about his future as Patriots QB after ugly AFC Wild-Card Playoff loss to Titans

Patriots' Tom Brady, Bill Belichick address future of Hall of Fame QB following AFC wild card loss to Titans

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Here's what Tom Brady said about his future as Patriots QB after ugly AFC Wild-Card Playoff loss to Titans

It's the question that will loom large over the New England Patriots this offseason, but it'll be that much more pronounced considering how the season ended. After failing to secure a first-round bye in Week 17 due to a loss to the rival Miami Dolphins, the Patriots loss to another former staffer in Mike Vrabel, who led the Tennessee Titans into Gillette Stadium on Wild-Card Weekend and delivered a 20-13 upset over Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.

The future of both are now in doubt, but more so the latter, considering Brady's contract situation. He signed a two-year, $70 million contract extension in the offseason to help with the Patriots cap situation, but it includes a clause that voids it this offseason and prevents the club from utilizing the franchise tag on him. So, essentially, the 42-year-old is set to hit the free agent market for the first time in his 20-year career, which sets the stage for an interesting next several months, and especially considering he's made it clear he hopes to play until he's 45.

When asked directly if his longtime quarterback and future first-ballot Hall of Famer will return to the Patriots in 2020, Belichick wasn't in the mood to address it on Saturday -- instead circling back to the loss to the Titans on his home field.

"Right now -- we just finished this game," Belichick said. "We're focused on this game."

Brady was a bit more forthcoming, however, noting it's "unlikely" he'll retire this offseason. That said, he didn't exactly commit to suiting up again for his beloved Patriots either, leaving the door wide open for the possibility he plays elsewhere in 2020.

The fact it sounded like he was saying goodbye -- without actually saying it -- will only fuel such speculation.

"I appreciate everything [the fans] have contributed -- not just this year, but over the course of a lot of years," Brady said. "Just grateful for the experience of playing this year for this team and this organization, and over the course of my career, too. I appreciate it. I hope I've always tried to do the right thing out there. Who knows what the future holds?

"We'll leave it at that."

For Brady, this is a decision that will require a lot of thought.

"I don't know what it looks like moving forward," he said. "But we'll just take it day by day."

A decision from Brady and/or the Patriots may arrive sooner than many think, with the team being thrust prematurely into the early planning stages of the 2020 NFL Draft. It's been reported Belichick didn't want to part ways with Jimmy Garoppolo prior to a trade deal being struck with San Francisco in 2017, and locating another worthy successor to Brady won't be an easy task. A six-time Super Bowl winner who was plucked in the sixth round back ahead of the 2000 season, not only has Brady set a platinum standard for what a quarterback can be, the 14-time Pro Bowler and three-time league MVP is also arguably the best to every play the position in the history of the sport.

That said, the Patriots know he can't play forever, and Brady knows that reality is circling the minds of Belichick and owner Robert Kraft. It remains entirely possible the three remain married at least one more year, in the hopes of landing a seventh title together, but it doesn't appear anyone is ready to jump that broom just yet.

The verdict is out on if Brady will be back, or Belichick -- for that matter -- as the world ponders if the Titans might've just killed a dynasty.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Brady after Pats' loss: Retirement 'pretty unlikely'

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said it was "pretty unlikely" that he would retire this offseason, before adding it was "hopefully unlikely" after the team's 20-13 loss to the visiting Titans on Saturday night in the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said it was "pretty unlikely" that he would retire this offseason, before adding it was "hopefully unlikely" after the team's 20-13 loss to the visiting Tennessee Titanson Saturday night in the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs.

The future of the 42-year-old quarterback, and whether he will return to New England, was the hot-button topic after the Patriots had their earliest postseason exit since a 33-14 wild-card loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 10, 2010.

 

[bubbaramfan]

Brady this, Brady that.

 

[Flint]

What choice do the Pats have? They don’t have a feasible backup and they pick to low to draft one without giving up considerable draft capital. All this talk about moving on, to who exactly ? Jameis Winston, Mariota maybe ? The red rifle? We saw what the Pats look like with mediocre qb play, and that’s with someone who knows the offense like the back of his hand, what do they look like with someone new? Brady’s been a good soldier but he seems to have the upper hand.

 

[jetplt67]

Or maybe like Namath to the Rams haha.

Oh man, I was so excited when I heard that news. Hey, a 10 year old can dream.

 

[FAULK28MVP]

Patriots made a mistake giving up Jimmy G. I truly believe he will turn i to a fringe elite QB when he gets more time under his belt. Especially if he stays with Shanahan.

 

[Faceplant]

Ugh. This is just more drama to keep those annoying fucks in the media. He isn't going any fucking where. It's NE or retirement. If he comes back, I hope he falls flat on his smug face and leads that shit hole team to a 2-14 season..... Fuck him and fuck that whole organization.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Brady looked a tick slower, to me, last night.

There where a couple of times his decision and reaction time seemed to be lagging.

Could be wishful thinking though.

 

[Zodi]

I think Brady will stay with the Patsies, but a bud of mine brought up a good point: the Raiders make the most sense. They've pretty much got a playoff roster and they can move Carr and save a lot of cap space. Plus Vegas is pretty damn close to LA and I'm pretty sure the Brady bunch have a house out there.

 

[den-the-coach]

So I posted that the Patriots would lose the game against Tennessee, check and I still believe Brady will not be back in New England, that he will sign a very lucrative two year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers and will be the head liner so they sell some PSL's and technically with the likes of Allen, Williams, Hunter Henry & Austin Eckler, will have more weapons on that side of the ball then he did in New England.

 

[CGI_Ram]

he will sign a very lucrative two year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers

I personally don’t see the Chargers in the mix.

Tom will want SOME fans to watch him....

I have a hard time believing he would “start over” at this age. If he’s going to keep going, seems to me the grass isn’t always greener, particularly away from the Pats.

 

[RhodyRams]

If he ends up in LA or LV he will be playing against the Patriots in 2020

 

[RhodyRams]

I wonder if McDaniels leaving would influence his decision. Does TB follow JMcD to the Giants or Cleveland..probably not.

 

[den-the-coach]

I personally don’t see the Chargers in the mix.

Tom will want SOME fans to watch him....

I have a hard time believing he would “start over” at this age. If he’s going to keep going, seems to me the grass isn’t always greener, particularly away from the Pats.

Well, he owns a home in Los Angeles and after the Chargers sign him, many will come to see Brady play. Babe Ruth with the Boston Braves & Brooklyn Dodgers, Jim Taylor New Orleans Saints, Johnny Unitas San Diego Chargers, Hank Aaron Milwaukee Brewers, Michael Jordan Washington Wizards, Emmitt Smith Arizona Cardinals & Joe Willie Namath Los Angeles Rams, the list goes on and on and Tom Brady will be part of this list IMHO.

If you sign him, they will come!

 

[Akrasian]

I think he doesn't decide until he sees what penalties the Pats will get for their latest scandal. That will happen well before free agency, so no reason to decide until then - likely before the draft too.

I think it's more likely once he's had time to think about it, that he will retire. He already has a ton of money, and he will likely realize that he's been skating on thin ice with his health as he slows down, and that he is best off protecting his health and managing his investments, with his Patriot legacy over him, rather than risking his health and legacy and being like so many other QBs who played a season too long, embarrassing themselves and suffering injuries that follow them for the rest of their lives.

Of course, I'm assuming he is smart and not just ego driven. I've been wrong before.

 

[Jacobarch]

Its sad that the titans just beat the Pat's and no one is talking about it

 

[RamFan503]

I think yawlz missed the hidden message that proves he is going to the Colts.

Tom loves the tight end.

He's as good as gone.

 

[PhillyRam]

He could be scary in Tampa for a few years. Good coach, great weapons, decent defense.... And that division could open up if Brees walks away.

Then again if Brady came to that division I doubt Brees retires.

 

[PressureD41]

I personally don’t see the Chargers in the mix.

Tom will want SOME fans to watch him....

I have a hard time believing he would “start over” at this age. If he’s going to keep going, seems to me the grass isn’t always greener, particularly away from the Pats.

16 road games LMAO