Tom Brady‘s shirtless workout videos have set tongues wagging, but not always for the reasons he might hope. NFL legend Mark Schlereth couldn’t resist taking a playful jab at the GOAT’s physique, questioning the need for “shirtless videos” and pondering if Brady’s “manscaping” routine was in full effect. It’s a far cry from the chiseled abs you’d expect from a seven-time Super Bowl champ.

In a recent episode of the Stinkin’ Truth Podcast, Schlereth chuckled, “Do we really need to make a bunch of video shirtless videos?” He added, with a hint of amusement, “There is not one stitch of hair to be found… no indication that you’ve passed puberty.” This is the kind of teasing one expects in the locker room and not a discussion regarding one of the NFL’s most celebrated quarterbacks.

But here is the twist. However, despite making fun of Brady’s Dad Bod in a light-hearted manner, Schlereth had no qualms about praising the seven-time Super Bowl winner for his on-field skills. “I guarantee you though,” he concluded, “Tom Brady could walk into an NFL training camp and play and still be the best player like the best quarterback on the field no questions about it.”

This endorsement carries extra weight in light of recent NFL developments. The Minnesota Vikings find themselves in a quarterback quandary after rookie J.J. McCarthy‘s season-ending meniscus injury. With the Vikings’ hopes for a fresh start dashed, could Brady’s “dad bod” be the unexpected solution they need?

Brady’s own words lit up a comeback fire. In April, he said in an interview quoted by CBS Sports that he would consider returning to the NFL if needed, “I’m not opposed to it,” he said. He even mentioned a couple of potential landing spots: “Patriots? Could be. Raiders? Could be. You never know.” “This is music to the ear for teams desperately searching for a quarterback.

The irony of Tom Brady’s dad bod

Ironically these “dad bod” jokes thrown at him are not only funny but also reinforce his uniqueness among players. As Patrick Mahomes embraces dad bod season and Kelce mocks it by saying, “This is just what it looks like at 35,”, this year 47-year-old Brady still thinks about getting back into the game.

Brady’s passion for the gridiron was on full display during Michigan’s Rose Bowl victory in January. A shirtless Brady (yes, again) was caught on camera crackling with glee as his alma mater secured the win. “Let’s go!” he exclaimed, his enthusiasm undiminished by time or retirement.

This fervor for football extends beyond collegiate allegiances. Brady’s recent YouTube series showcases his everyday life, but it’s his warning to young NFL players that’s turning heads. “I just want to make sure all those young bucks in the NFL know that if I still wanted to come out of retirement, they still got something to deal with,” Brady playfully cautioned.

Brady’s numbers speak for themselves. With 89,214 passing yards, 649 touchdown passes, and an astounding 218 regular season wins with the Patriots alone, he’s rewritten the record books. Throwing 4,694 yards plus 25 touchdowns during his last NFL season at the age of 44 isn’t mere data; they indicate that despite his “dad bod”, Brady is still dominant on the gridiron.

So next time you see a shirtless Brady video, remember: beneath that “pre-pubescent dad bod” beats the heart of a champion. A winner who Schlereth says could still walk into any NFL camp today and be ‘the best player’. Not bad for a guy who looks like he ‘hasn’t passed puberty,’ huh? Moreover, with Minnesota’s problems at QB, we might find ourselves seeing this dad bod soon enough on an NFL field again.