The factor that made Tom Brady stand out was his availability. It’s not like he was free of injury scares, but those didn’t seem concerning enough for the quarterback. Other than the 2008 season, in which he was forced out by a torn ACL, Brady played every other season in his career fully — a definition of “built differently.” And when he was at his best, it doesn’t need to be mentioned what it meant for the opposition.

But why is this topic being discussed in 2023, 10 months after he announced his retirement? The NFL has been experiencing a quarterback crisis lately, and some analysts have remembered Brady. However, they also revealed later whether Brady would answer the calls and why.

Rich Eisen imagines Tom Brady back in the NFL

Talking on the Rich Eisen Show, co-host Chris Brockman suddenly brought Brady into the conversation amid the QB crisis for the Bengals and the Browns. Joe Burrow recently went out of the season with a wrist injury, and DeShaun Watson was already there after two shoulder and high-ankle injuries. There are still over 10 games to be played in the season, seven of which fall in the regular season. Both teams lack experience in the backup department, and the analyst has fancied a situation where Tom Brady could be getting a call.

Why is it unlikely for Tom Brady to ever come back?