Immediately after the first rumor circulated, the US media outdid itself with the long-prepared hymns of praise for the farewell of the greatest player in football history.
“The Limitless Life of Tom Brady“, wrote ESPN. “USAToday“looked at that”cemented legacy“back, and the pro league NFL celebrated”the legendary quarterback career” of the superstar. But Tom Brady has not yet officially ended his career.
On the German night of Sunday (01/30/2022), the US news agency, among others, caught AP the reports initially spread by “ESPN” and reported that the 44-year-old had not yet made his decision to resign. The manager of his club is also one of them Tampa Bay Buccaneers, taught during a phone call. The excitement in US sport and far beyond has been perfect.
Brady alone makes the decision
What is true? Only Brady himself knows that, as emphasized by his agent Don Yee. “Without commenting on the accuracy or inaccuracy of the reports, Tom will be the only one who spells out his plans with absolute accuracy“, it said in a statement. Brady’s father Tom Senior even described the reports of a resignation as “total guess”how he dem NFL Network said. “Tommy has yet to make a final decision one way or the other, and anyone who says otherwise is dead wrong.”
Teammates like Chris Godwin, the NFL and even his company, TB12sports had just congratulated Brady via Twitter on a career that is second to none and has made Brady one of the best athletes on the planet for many. seven Super Bowl fetched the family man in the National Football League – nobody else gets more than five.
The first team to win the championship at home
With the New England Patriots For 20 years he was consistently among the best teams in the league, in his first year after joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he clinched the title again at the end of last season. The “Bucs” were the first team to win the championship at home – after 18 years before Brady’s arrival they hadn’t even won a playoff game. His contract in Florida has one year left. But the decision whether he fulfilling him is up to him alone.
When “ESPN” reported on Saturday, citing several sources, that the playmaker had made the decision, only the timing was a bit surprising. Brady had last recovered shortly after the narrow loss to the Los Angeles Rams commented on his future and pointed out that he had not yet dealt with it in such detail so shortly after the game. But he also said: “My children are not getting any younger and I want to make sure they are getting what they need.“
Health and family factors for Brady
Brady is taking the step with his health and family in mind, ESPN said. The NFL’s website initially said: “TB12 leaves with a trophy case full of awards.” It later read: “If this really is the end for Brady…” Even TB12sports initially tweeted: “7 Super Bowl rings. 5 Super Bowl MVPs. 3 league MVP awards. 22 incredible seasons. Thanks for everything Tom Brady.” The tweet was deleted when Agent Yee’s statement was released.
However, a report on the NFL website, citing one of its own experts, said the question was not whether Brady would step down, just when. Like everything else in his career, he likes to have this in his own hands, is currently on vacation far away and is probably upset by the current reports.
The oldest player in the league still has it
For sporting reasons, a resignation would not be necessary. Until the end of the season, he showed that the oldest player in the league was still capable of it. So he had the best values in the main round touchdowns, successful passes, attempted passes, and yards thrown. Against the Rams, he almost gave the Buccaneers the kind of sensational comeback he’s feared and respected for in the league. Or became. It’s up to him now.
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Status: 01/31/2022, 12:05