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Tom Brady Rumors Swirl Before Super Bowl
Medford Patch ^ | Feb 2, 2020 6:37 pm ET | Mike Carraggi

Posted on 02/02/2020 4:15:58 PM PST by robowombat

Tom Brady Rumors Swirl Before Super Bowl Juicy reports about Tom Brady's future emerged Sunday, with talk about his upcoming decision overtaking the Super Bowl.

By Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff

Feb 2, 2020 5:11 pm ET | Updated Feb 2, 2020 6:37 pm ET

Could Tom Brady replace Derek Carr as the Raiders quarterback? If Las Vegas has their way, maybe.

Tom Brady fever is overtaking the Super Bowl. A pair of juicy reports regarding the Patriots quarterback's future emerged Sunday morning, each a potentially significant development in where No. 12 ends up next season.

The first report is regarding New England, which NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said is prepared to pay Brady more than $30 million. That's significantly more than Brady, who has historically signed team-friendly deals, has ever made in a season.

Just as importantly, it would bring Brady's earnings more in line with other elite quarterbacks. His former backup Jimmy Garoppolo, who is starting for the 49ers in the Super Bowl, made more than Brady did this year.

Other reports are beginning to indicate which teams may chase Brady if he hits free agency.

Rapoport said the Los Angeles Chargers "are expected to be among the teams who will make a pitch to Brady," while ESPN's Adam Schefter the Raiders are "poised to pursue" him as the franchise moves to Las Vegas.

Both AFC West teams will be looking to upgrade at quarterback, can surround Brady with a lot of talent and are looking to make a splash to fill new stadiums.

Brady will become a free agent for the first time in his career March 18. He can agree to terms with New England beforehand, but he has said he will approach free agency with an open mind.


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To: 9422WMR

Didn’t say my family does, just said it’s been mainstream for 20 years. Just because you’re living in a cave and unaware doesn’t make it not so.


21 posted on 02/02/2020 5:49:56 PM PST by discostu (I know that's a bummer baby, but it's got precious little to do with me)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Yeah, he did that commercial in Miami. Lol


22 posted on 02/02/2020 5:56:41 PM PST by Vermont Lt
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To: StoneRainbow68

Blanda told me he had never been hurt. He Loved the game.


23 posted on 02/02/2020 6:13:40 PM PST by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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To: Mollypitcher1

—Blanda told me he had never been hurt. He Loved the game.-—

All players are hurt. Trying to get out of bed on Monday after a game is a chore.

If he means he never had a serious injury, I’ll buy that.


24 posted on 02/02/2020 6:15:22 PM PST by StoneRainbow68
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To: 9422WMR

Here there is a gym that offers pole dancing...the gym says it is a great way to burn calories and tone muscles.


25 posted on 02/02/2020 6:17:10 PM PST by Deplorable American1776 (Proud to be a DeplorableAmerican with a Deplorable Family...even the dog is, too. :-))
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To: dfwgator

Blanda played QB at age 43.

Blanda looked a lot older than 43.


26 posted on 02/02/2020 6:43:18 PM PST by alternatives? (Why have an army if there are no borders?)
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To: robowombat

TB is finished.


27 posted on 02/02/2020 8:07:48 PM PST by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: Blue Highway

Same thing, but didn’t he just purchase a property in Greenwich Connecticut?
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Apparently not. Botched reporting.


28 posted on 02/02/2020 8:10:29 PM PST by lepton ("It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into"--Jonathan Swift)
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To: robowombat

There were reports that he was checking out schools in Nashville last week.


29 posted on 02/02/2020 9:05:16 PM PST by Grammy (Save the earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.)
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To: StoneRainbow68

There’s rumors that the family was checking out schools in Nashville area..


30 posted on 02/02/2020 9:07:33 PM PST by pnz1 (Our indulgence with you ran out a long time ago.)
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To: robowombat

Brady will be a 43 year-old “rookie” on a new team, with a new coach, a new system, and unknown teammates? He’ll get destroyed.


31 posted on 02/02/2020 9:11:53 PM PST by PGR88
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To: robowombat

The way the ad started, it seemed that he would announce something- retirement or a move. It did grab the attention!

But part B is...I don’t remember what they were selling!


32 posted on 02/02/2020 9:54:15 PM PST by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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To: JimRed

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-super-bowl-commercials/0ap3000001100301/Watch-Tom-Brady-says-he-s-not-going-anywhere-in-Hulu-ad

Ad tonight


33 posted on 02/02/2020 10:18:49 PM PST by Irish Eyes
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To: pnz1

There were three false rumors last weekend alone, including the Nashville thing. Believe nothing.


34 posted on 02/03/2020 1:25:49 AM PST by StoneRainbow68
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To: shanover

He is healthy and wealthy. He should count his blessings and enjoy life with his family now that he has the free time. He probably wanted to exit the NFL scene like John Elway.


35 posted on 02/03/2020 2:29:42 AM PST by BOBWADE (WWG1WGA)
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To: PGR88

I remember Joe Montana finishing his career with the Chiefs. He still had his magic but was not able to get us a ring on his own. Took a beating and probably still feels the aches and pains of those last “extra” years in KC. Worth the money? I don’t know. A couple extra years with youthful mobility is priceless in retrospect. Brady should talk to some of his mentors and decide if the risk is worth the reward. What does he have left to accomplish.


36 posted on 02/03/2020 2:37:50 AM PST by BOBWADE (WWG1WGA)
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To: BOBWADE

-—Brady should talk to some of his mentors and decide if the risk is worth the reward. What does he have left to accomplish.——

Again, you guys are all missing the point.

Brady’s just loves football, is ultra-competitive, won’t quit while he’s enjoying himself and can play at a high level. Also, the longer he plays, the more his longevity is an advertisement for his TB12 philosophy on athletic performance and health.

He’s not injured. He could get hurt at any time, but so could any other player who’s younger.

He’s not still playing because he has “something still to prove.” That’s a media/fan slogan that doesn’t mean anything. He just loves playing football and winning, and just sees no reason to quit just because of his chronological age.

If he was beat up physically or playing poorly, it might be a different story. But he’s not.


37 posted on 02/03/2020 2:56:06 AM PST by StoneRainbow68
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To: StoneRainbow68

Good point. I guess I am just overly cautious. Being 54 and having had 3 knee surgeries before 40, a total knee replacement at 47, and two revisions since....
I just don’t like being hobbled and wouldn’t take chances if it were me.


38 posted on 02/03/2020 3:10:08 AM PST by BOBWADE (WWG1WGA)
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