Posted on 09/16/2021 9:23:28 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
It’s never happened before in the history of the sport, but according to Tom Brady the concept of playing in the NFL at age 50 doesn’t seem difficult.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their iconic quarterback hosting the Tommy & Gronky show with tight end Rob Gronkowski, where the two answer what is supposed to be “the internet’s most searched questions.”
Most of the topics fall short of what’s actually trending on Google, but Gronk put Brady under a little bit of pressure with one of the questions. “Can Tom Brady play until 50 years old?” the tight end read.
“Wow, seems to be a really hot question lately,” Brady responded. “’Can Tom Brady play till 50?’ Like, 50 years old. I don’t find it so difficult, and plus living in Florida it’s kind of a retiree state. I feel like I can just play and glide into retirement. I think I can, I think it’s a yes.”
The last time Brady discussed his retirement age, 45 was the goal. But now that the legendary quarterback is 44 and still winning Super Bowls, he’s ready to move the goalposts again.
That would mean at least six more seasons of Tom Brady in the NFL! A sport where the average career lasts only 2.5 years, Brady is targeting closer to 30. And for those who think Brady’s wife Gisele Bundchen might stop him, the quarterback said that’s not the case. “You would let me do anything as long as I’m happy,” Brady said of his wife.
The demise of Brady has been predicted for more than a decade, with some analysts suggesting the New England Patriots should move on from him in favor of Matt Cassel as far back as 2008. But after winning another Super Bowl at 43, and continuing to show MVP form at 44, it’s foolish to doubt Brady if he has his eye on 50.
The guy keeps himself in top physical and mental condition AND is STILL coachable. That’s why he’s the GOAT....
I think Tom’s wife actually makes more than he does.
I wouldn’t bet against him.
I think the Mrs. is worth north of $300 million.
God bless this GOAT!!!!!
That’s a “Power Couple”.
Brady said several years ago that he wanted to play “until I’m 50, as long as I don’t suck.”
Belichick said that Bert Jones was the best QB he ever coached. But Jones was so beat up he simply didn't last long enough.
By far!!!!! She make a ton more then he does.
Mr. and Mrs. Brady remind me of that old Simon and Garfunkel song “America,” which starts out “Let us be lovers we’ll marry our fortunes together.”
And Tom dated Ivanka Trump years ago. He sure can pick ‘em.
So is every quarterback.
When you’re 25, you have a lot more capacity to take a hit than when you’re in you’re 40’s.
Tom has the body of people 20 years younger.
That’s what he keeps telling him. Haha.
I know he’s in great shape, but he isn’t physically as he was when he was 25.
He can do what he wants, which he undoubtedly will.
Ref. to your Avocado taste question;
In my opinion, Avocado tastes somewhat like boiled paper.
It seems he has been around forever. Which reminds me. . at our fall festival last weekend, a little girl and her friend that I remembered from subbing BC - Before COVID were surprised to see me and both informed me that they were told I wasn’t living anymore. Have no clue where they got that from . . . which shows you every year is a blessing from God . . . so Mr. Brady. . .quarterback away!
An injury could end that in a hurry.
Memo for T. Brady: Today it’s easy, tomorrow maybe not so easy.
Coachable, yes. But while the confetti was still falling at the end of the Super Bowl, Coach Ariens said, “Brady mostly coaches the team. I just stay the bleep out of the way and try not to screw anything up; and let them play!” (Paraphrase).
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