A few days ago, rumors about the retirement of Tampa Bay Pirates quarterback Tom Brady were still full of rumors, but now the situation is moving in a direction that many fans do not want. According to numerous Sources Associated with Brady, the greatest quarterback in NFL history is preparing to retire, and the official announcement may come in the near future.
Several sources in Brady's inner circle have revealed that he may reveal his plans in the coming days. After more than 20 years in the league, Brady knows exactly what players and teams need to put in to get to this stage of the season, and he doesn't want his news to steal the limelight of the league championship game or even the Super Bowl. It was not his intention to announce it before the Super Bowl, so he may wait until after the Super Bowl to make an official announcement.
"He has a lot of respect for the game in this league, a lot of respect for the pirates, and everything they've done for him." A source close to Brady said, "He understands the impact of this decision on the team's future, he's not going to do anything to steal the limelight from the playoffs, whatever decision he makes, I hope he'll announce it soon." ”
While Brady hasn't made his plans clear, many of his teammates and close friends believe this season is his last attempt, and after losing to the Rams in the National League semifinals, he hasn't made a statement about his future playing as early as he did in the past. Sources point out that there is already a strong feeling within the Pirates that the team will be looking for a new starting quarterback in the offseason, and star players like Rob Gronkowski who followed Brady may also retire.
It's impossible for the Pirates to keep all 22 starters as they did last season, and Brady, if he does retire, will give the team more leeway in the construction process. Most teams are already in the offseason, and it's clear that the Pirates have to plan for Brady's possible retirement.
(Aibao)