Tom Brady - what's his next step?

[ROCSteady]

What do y'all think will happen with Brady's FA decision and how his career plays out?

I see him signing with the Titans. It makes the most sense - Vrabel is his ex-teammate, he knows his defensive-minded philosophy, overall demeanor and probably loves him. Also, just like when Manning's arm was near shot, he was smart to go to team where he could lean on a great defense.

Titans have an elite running game with Henry, a huge advantage for Brady near retirement.

I also think he and his family fit Nashville pretty well, I say Brady signs with TEN and they are contenders but second round type contenders. If Henry goes down, they're a .500 team.

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What say y'all?

[CelticBaller]

Chargers

[4pointshot]

I can't see him leaving NE, frankly. He's almost 43 years old, he's in decline, why leave the team where you had all your success, and which doesn't have a good alternative? Brady needs NE, and NE needs Brady. He's familiar with the system, why at that age start over with another system, when you have so little time left? He's more likely to struggle under those conditions, and if he finally starts playing like his age, he will be an embarrassment for another team, while NE will never forget what he did for them, and will accept any kind of performance.

If he does go somewhere, I'd think SD would be the best fit, given that Rivers has left. I can see the attraction for Tenn, but why not give Tannehill a chance, after his performance last year? The problem with Tenn is that even if Brady starts, any poor performance will ramp up the pressure to put in Tannehill, and if the team struggles, there will be a lot of second guessing. Whereas there isn't much downside in SD, which has Tyrod Taylor, and might draft someone later. Indy might be a similar situation.

One thing any team does have to consider is that it's not worth trading or not resigning some QB who might have a good future just to accommodate Brady, who isn't going to play for than a year or two. You definitely don't mortgage the future for a questionable shot at the SB.

[CelticBaller]

Tom Brady just confirmed he’s not coming back

[Derka]

I'll just be...devastated if he goes to Tampa f*cking Bay. One of the greatest careers ever and the idea of him ending it all in that shithole with an irrelevant franchise is just nauseating.

If he goes to San Diego...I like that more but I'm confused as to San Diego's angle here. One aging QB for another at a higher price tag just seems weird. But its not my money so whatevs.

As for me, I've never been more interested in a Patriots season now that things are going to look so different around here.

[~primetime~]

He should just retire imo

[CelticBaller]

Apparently he will go to the Bucs

[1987_Lakers]

30 million a year.

[Doomsday Dallas]

Tampa Bay of all places. idk.

I mean.... I guess the Bucs will be like Jordan's Wizards.

They need to go after a good RB, maybe draft one, make sure the O-Line is solid.

Godwin & Evans is probably the best duo in the league, so could be interesting.

[~primetime~]

He should just retire

[Doomsday Dallas]

Witten is going to spend the first few years of his retirement in Vegas.

Brady will retire in Florida.

Saints vs Bucs will be a good rivalry if Brees & Brady both play two more seasons.

[scuzzy]

2m per game, hard to turn down

[Real Men Wear Green]

Brady is about to be 2 years older than his offensive coordinator and has probably beaten one of his teams during Leftwich's playing career. It shouldn't be an issue but it's possible that if and when they disagree about a play Brady will be thinking he knows more about football than his coach, and he would most likely be right, On that note, he was only a year younger than McDaniels.
He should just retire
He wants to play. I can actually believe that he just want to play. Making money and winning are also factors of course, but he wants to play. So why not continue?

[CelticBaller]

Bucs will probably break the scoring record next year

[Real Men Wear Green]

Bucs will probably break the scoring record next year
Nowhere near that but they'll win 10+ games. Brady will improve them simply by not throwing 30 bleeping interceptions. Jameis Winston is bizarre.

[CelticBaller]

Nowhere near that but they'll win 10+ games. Brady will improve them simply by not throwing 30 bleeping interceptions. Jameis Winston is bizarre.

They have the best receiving core in the league and play the Falcons twice a year.

[Real Men Wear Green]

They have the best receiving core in the league and play the Falcons twice a year.
Patrick Mahomes exists.

[CelticBaller]

Patrick Mahomes exists.

He doesn’t play the falcons twice a year

[Real Men Wear Green]

He doesn’t play the falcons twice a year
Against Mahomes everyone is the Falcons. Brady is the greatest of all time for what he's done and he's still a good player in his 40s. For that, he's amazing. But Mahomes is a talent like has never been seen before.

[bladefd]

Brady's next step is to lose games with the Bucs and first round exits :oldlol:

[CelticBaller]

Against Mahomes everyone is the Falcons. Brady is the greatest of all time for what he's done and he's still a good player in his 40s. For that, he's amazing. But Mahomes is a talent like has never been seen before.

I think you’re underestimating how bad the falcons defense is and how talented the Bucs are.

Also Tom Brady was 4th in passing attempts... 4th. He will score a lot on a team with actual pro bowlers instead of back up receivers starting

[Real Men Wear Green]

I think you’re underestimating how bad the falcons defense is and how talented the Bucs are.

Also Tom Brady was 4th in passing attempts... 4th. He will score a lot on a team with actual pro bowlers instead of back up receivers starting
Brady was 4th in pass attempts but his numbers were mediocre. That's mostly due to having so little talent at receiver but he had good numbers for years with guys like Edelman and Welker as his top targets. He's declined. Still a good QB but not an MVP-caliber player at this stage. He will be great for TB but they're not setting league records. May well get TB recordsof course.

[CelticBaller]

Brady was 4th in pass attempts but his numbers were mediocre. That's mostly due to having so little talent at receiver but he had good numbers for years with guys like Edelman and Welker as his top targets. He's declined. Still a good QB but not an MVP-caliber player at this stage. He will be great for TB but they're not setting league records. May well get TB recordsof course.

I bet he will be in the MVP conversation. I mean he threw 500 yards in a game like 2 years ago

I’m think he will probably throw 37td 6 int 67% comp 5000 yards

[Carbine]

This will be a good case study for how much weapons impact a QB.

He's going from a bottom 5 weapon cast to a top 5 weapon cast. Lines are similar, if not better in favor of Tampa, they're stout up the middle.

They still have to play defense if they want to win. He won't enjoy playoff games where the other team scores 10 pts, 14 pts anymore.

[Jasper]

Brady's next step is to lose games with the Bucs and first round exits :oldlol:

I thought it was the stupidest move on his part....
If he takes them to the playoffs and bowl , it would make him the greatest footballer of all time, no matter what position.
I do not watch pro ball any more , because I 100% believe it is fixed / but would of liked to see him go to the Bears and take them to the promised land.

[Real Men Wear Green]

I thought it was the stupidest move on his part....
If he takes them to the playoffs and bowl , it would make him the greatest footballer of all time, no matter what position.
I do not watch pro ball any more , because I 100% believe it is fixed / but would of liked to see him go to the Bears and take them to the promised land.
If he takes them to Hardees he's the greatest football player ever. He's Tom Brady.

[insidehoops]

Bucs GM Jaso Licht today told ESPN that Tom Brady pitched his services to Tampa Bay, and that Brady was the one who did the sales job

[Nanners]

Id bet the farm that the pats win more games than the bucs next year.

Brady is the greatest player of all time, but Belichick is the greatest person of all time...

[Carbine]

Patriots not only lost Brady, but a lot of their defensive starters. On paper as it currently stands, that team is bottom 10 in the league.

Tampa has arguably the best front 7 in football. All main players have returned along with the coach.

They have one of the best interior lines in football.

They have a top 5 WR combo

They have two TEs. Overall their weapons for Brady is top 5 in the league.

On paper they have a lot of talent on the team. And they will probably address the RB in the draft.

Bill might end up using his first rounder on a QB that sits for a year, thus not helping his win total for the year.

[CelticBaller]

Id bet the farm that the pats win more games than the bucs next year.

Brady is the greatest player of all time, but Belichick is the greatest person of all time...

be ready to lose

The pats defense won't be as good as last year and Stidham is garbage

[CelticBaller]

Brady's next step is to lose games with the Bucs and first round exits :oldlol:

what an incredibly stupid take here

[Nanners]

be ready to lose

The pats defense won't be as good as last year and Stidham is garbage

well its not the first time I have lost the farm...

[clipps]

Brady's next step is to lose games with the Bucs and first round exits :oldlol:

You're a dumbass:lol

[imdaman99]

what an incredibly stupid take here

He didn't exactly blow out Washington you know? :lol plus he was playing the 3rd string QB. Giants were 1 Philly tank from matching up with him. They lost a close game in the regular season to him, just like they did in their 18-1 season. Makes you wonder right? You can act like I need to get over that shit it was 13 years ago. But Eli said that he does run into Brady every now and then, confirms that it still bothers Brady :pimp:

[Real Men Wear Green]

He didn't exactly blow out Washington you know? :lol plus he was playing the 3rd string QB. Giants were 1 Philly tank from matching up with him. They lost a close game in the regular season to him, just like they did in their 18-1 season. Makes you wonder right? You can act like I need to get over that shit it was 13 years ago. But Eli said that he does run into Brady every now and then, confirms that it still bothers Brady :pimp:He doesn't need a therapist, he has 7 Superbowl rings. Him and Mahomes are the only players in NFL history that can go to the Superbowl and still view a season as a disappointment.

[clipps]

Tom Brady is gonna pass the torch to Justin Herbert as the Chargers start the next new dynasty.