Tom Brady Reveals Why His Retirement is Closer Than What It Appears: “It’s Not That I’m not 100 Percent Committed”

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady while returning next season for his 23rd NFL campaign, revealed his retirement plans recently. It seems to be a never-ending fear in the minds of the Buccaneers fans about losing the 7-time Super Bowl champion. While he had announced his retirement earlier this year, it was short-lived.

A key reason for Brady to come out of retirement this season was the NFL free agency, which made him make a decision.

On Wednesday, while talking publicly for the first time since his retirement decision, Brady reveals, “At this stage, it’s like 55% yes and 45% no. It’s not 100-0. That’s just the reality. It’s not that I’m not 100% committed, it’s just as soon as I make the commitment to do it, it’s like, ‘Ugh. All right, here we go.’”

The 15-time Pro Bowler made his comments in a roundtable interview that aired on TNT following Capital One’s The Match golf exhibition. He compares the rush to make a decision similar to running a marathon and how he needs to be ready in every way possible. He adds that while he was facing some pressure, his conversations with the team and the organization was key in his return.

Tom Brady can’t seem to resist the urge to win another Super Bowl

Brady admits that he has found it difficult to come out of retirement with family and off-the-field interests. He believes that time has made him change his perspective to think about the bigger things in life. He realizes the many responsibilities that await him beyond the football field.

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But, it seems his drive and determination to win and compete in the NFL have overpowered him again. The Buccaneers QB has been able to turn back the clock in recent seasons while delivering unbelievable performances in his mid-40s.

Last season, Brady ended his 22nd NFL campaign after recording 5,316 passing yards and 43 TD passes, with 12 INTs.

The 2022 NFL campaign will give every NFL fan possibly their final opportunity to witness the greatness of Tom Brady on the football field. While the upcoming season will appear as his farewell tour, the Buccaneers fans know Brady is looking to win the Super Bowl, again.

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