This time the Rams won in the last second – and may never have to fear Brady again in the future. Because whether the most successful quarterback of the story continues his career is open. “Honestly, guys, I’m thinking about this game. I’m not thinking about anything that’s five minutes away from this moment,” Brady said at the press conference after the 27:30 against the Rams, commenting on his future: “I haven’t put a lot of thought into it yet, take it day by day.”
But statements from the recent past and the prospects for the Buccaneers squad make it absolutely possible for the football legend to say goodbye despite a contract with the “Bucs” that runs for another year. Because it is neither clear whether the team will have enough of their strong players available in the coming season to be among the title candidates again – nor whether Brady, at the age of 45, doesn’t just have enough and wants more time with his family.
After winning the title last season, the Buccaneers were able to keep all 22 key players, an absolute rarity given the salary cap in the NFL. Whether or not nearly as many top performers are back in the roster next season will play a big role in Brady’s decision.
Crazy duel between Chiefs and Bills
How strong the competition is on the way to the title was shown in particular by the crazy duel between the Kansas City Chiefs with the Buffalo Bills. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Bills playmaker Josh Allen played almost perfectly, with the Chiefs ending better and a 42-36 win after overtime. Both are still young and probably still have their best years ahead of them. Also Joe Burrow from the Cinncinati Bengals, next Sunday opponents of the Chiefs in the final of AFC, is only in his mid-20s. The Rams get it with the San Francisco 49ers where Jimmy Garoppolo plays quarterback and who once couldn’t get past Brady with the New England Patriots.
The Chiefs’ overtime win saw three lead changes and 25 points in the last two minutes of regulation time. A field goal saved the Chiefs in the overtime, in the one touchdown progress sealed.
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Status: 01/24/2022, 07:27