NFL Legend Breaks Down After Tom Brady Retirement Announcement: ‘Hell Yeah I’m Sad. I Didn’t Want The Man to Go Out Like This’

Former NFL TE Shannon Sharpe felt sad about QB Tom Brady after he announced his retirement. Sharpe understood why Brady stepped away after almost 22 years from the game. He states Brady will retire because of the intense commitment the game requires off its players every season.

Sharpe also feels that the game has a mental, physical, and emotional toll on those playing it. Being a former player, Sharpe does sympathize with Brady stating, “Hell yeah I’m sad. I didn’t want the man to go out like this. But I’m happy for him.” He does state his hidden wish of Brady’s wife Gisele forcing him to play another season to get a proper send-off.

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Shannon’s words echo the ones that every NFL fan might have felt when the announcement did come. The desire for a farewell tour for one of the game’s legendary figures will remain an unfulfilled dream to the dismay of his fans. But the time for Brady to move onto another chapter of life is, pardon the pun but ‘Undisputed.’

Tom Brady shifts focus to succeed in life

The former Buccaneers QB now turns the page on a career on the pitch for a new one in life. It seems Brady planned his retirement plans as he launched his various business ventures to keep himself occupied. The Brady Brand, Autograph.io, and TB12 Sports are some businesses he might look to give attention to now that he is retired.

While his brand will launch future stars, his NFT platform is also developing with his team of leading industry experts. Apart from this, his TB12 Sports venture could be something that Brady might take on for the nutrition, health, and wellness business. While he is keeping his options by not revealing his exact plans, the avenues for Brady seem flexible.

Retirement for any athlete from the sport they love can be a very tough moment. It leaves them drained for some time, and setting up some other ventures after stepping away is a growing trend. Major sports brands and the technology boom create opportunities for such athletes to continue to leave a legacy beyond the football field.

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