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Oct 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
USA Today via Reuters
Oct 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
NFL GOAT Tom Brady is in the middle of a challenging season. His team Tampa Bay Buccaneers has not yet fired up. TB12 has not set the stage on fire too, after six games. There are rumors floating up that suggest the idea of Brady retiring in the midseason.
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But the NFL legend is not ready to hang up his boots soon. The 45-year-old said he is in love with the sport and his teammates. He added he wanted to do a great job for the team. “So, no retirement in my future,” the GOAT explained. Several fans were of the assumption that the legend might retire after this season. Some of them expressed their take on Twitter.
A user had a critical remark to Brady.
Not the way he's currently playing.
— Mattarrayyan (@Mattarrayyan1) October 20, 2022
This fan asked the NFL legend to retire at the earliest.
This dude needs a new hobby. Sooner or later they might actually make an NFL rule about how late someone can play till
— JP (@JPGunny) October 20, 2022
This user had the opposite view.
Man hasn’t missed the playoffs in 13 years. As long as he is still that proficient, he can keep playing
— Dalton Whitson (@D_WhitsonBrand) October 20, 2022
One person asked about this year.
So, this year then?
— Dirty Deeds (@u_DirtyDeedsInc) October 20, 2022
A user shared some humor.
Brady can’t retire until he’s won a SuperBowl for every team in the NFL
— Jdk20 (@Jdk20Real) October 20, 2022
Tom Brady explains retirement plans
Tom Brady’s words did not make sense to many fans. It is not clear if TB12 referred to the 2022 retirement or his plans to stay beyond this year. The legend may not like to quit, so soon, after just announcing a u-turn from retirement in March. He is pushing himself hard. However, the legend has not performed up to his usual standard. It has made many fans react to Brady’s future plans.
This fan expressed genuine concern.
This is starting to feel like an addiction. Im worried about whats gonna happen when he can no longer play cuz he clearly cant be happy doing anything else. And eventually hes gonna regret missing his kids growing up, especially if they end up resenting him for it
— Guillermo (@jeffjesington) October 20, 2022
One user had a Super Bowl reference.
How many more rings will he win?
— Razr Casino (@Razrcasino) October 20, 2022
One fan posted about injuries.
The reality: He’s one major injury away from retirement.
— John Balingit (@bigbirdbigeggs) October 20, 2022
One fan was so sure, this was TB12’s last year.
No, this is the last year. Be realistic, if this year still can't get the 8th, then after will be less probable. So, win or lose, this is the last shot, enjoy the journey. Then get your life back, @TomBrady , win @giseleofficial back. You two can enjoy another 45 years.
— frank yang (@frankwang1944) October 20, 2022
A user posted this GIF.
His face and absences from practicing constantly determined that’s a lie… pic.twitter.com/HKXGBXOUcp
— Perfectly Broken… (@BogusMalarkey) October 20, 2022
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If Tom Brady continues for three more seasons, he can equal George Blanda’s unique record. Blanda was a QB and placekicker who played till he was 48 years old. This veteran legend played in the NFL for 26 seasons.
Should Brady continue playing?
Retirement is solely a player’s decision, and a future HOF-er like Brady deserves to take his decision on his own, feel many fans. Earlier he had explained the desire to continue in the game till his body was alright. But form is also a deciding factor.
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At 45, Tom Brady is not young anymore. A collision sport like the NFL possesses a lot of injury risks. But he is unnerved. It is his passion for the game that keeps him going. However, he has to prove to the fans and analysts that he has not lost his premier touch with some convincing performances in the NFL.
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