Tom Brady is STILL undecided about his NFL future as the 45-year-old claims if he “knew what to do he would have done it already” in an irritated outburst as he pushed for his football career
Tom Brady became irritated when he was pressed about his NFL future following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ early postseason departure to the Dallas Cowboys, and the 45-year-old quarterback doesn’t appear to be quick to divulge his cards after delivering a knee-jerk response to has given a question about his status on Monday.
We’re talking about the latest episode of his ‘Lets Go!’ Podcast with former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and sportscaster Jim Gray on Monday, Brady was asked, “Do you have a schedule of what you want to do in terms of your football career?”
“Jim, if I knew what I would do, I would have fucking done it already. Ok?” Brady replied firmly. “I take it one day at a time.”
Tom Brady sounded frustrated as he answered the latest question about his future on Monday
The 45-year-old can either retire, sign with another NFL team, or re-sign with the Bucs
Stunned by the seven-time Super Bowl winner’s direct response, Gray replied, “I can sense you’re annoyed by the question,” before laughing nervously.
“You’re scratching…” Brady then said, before Gray quipped, “It’s just the question everyone wants to hear!”
“You’re scratchy…” the three-time NFL MVP (2007, 2010, 2017) repeated before regaining his cool. “I appreciate you asking. Thank you.’
For now, it seems Brady is more focused on fatherhood than resolving his uncertain future
Brady added that since the Tampa Bay season ended Jan. 16 with a 14-31 loss to Dallas in an NFC wildcard game, he’s spent more free time hanging out with his kids and catching up he couldn’t have done it while he still had something to play.
Brady expressed his frustration on his SiriusXM podcast with ex-NFL player Larry Fitzgerald and sportswriter Jim Gray
However, the football player with the most career quarterback wins in NFL history will inevitably have to make a choice between retiring, testing the free hand now that his two-year contract with the Bucs is expiring, or joining the Florida-based NFL franchise resigns.
He became a team with a move to the Las Vegas Raiders, a return to New England with legendary NFL coach Bill Bellichick — the man who helped mold Brady into a serial winner — and a move to the New York Jets – linked He has consistently defeated during his playing days on the East Coast (Brady is 30-7 against the Jets in his career).
For now, however, it looks like Brady will let the others talk about his future while he ponders his next move. Last week, Bill’s safety Jordan Poyer urged the NFL legend to leave the game and enjoy his new single life with his family.
Bill’s quarterback Josh Allen also addressed the matter, saying Brady was “too sentimental” after his 13th playoff loss, hinting at his opinion that the five-time Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV) finally retiring after his experience will be a first lost season.
Brady experienced being on a losing team (8-10) for the first time in his 23-year NFL career
The Bucs finished with an 8-10 aggregate record after their most recent loss to the Cowboys.
Brady’s teammates in Tampa Bay also believe the 15-time Pro Bowler (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009-2018, 2021) won’t be returning next fall of 2023 after thanking the organization for everything it’s been since he did for him moved to Florida in 2020.
“I just want to say thank you guys for everything,” Brady recently told reporters. “I really appreciate all your efforts. I know it’s hard for you too. It’s hard for us players to get through that. You guys have a tough job. I appreciate everything you are doing to cover for us.’
“I love this organization. It’s a great place. Thank you to everyone who welcomed me. All regulars [in the media], I’m just very grateful for the respect. And I hope I gave you the same back.”
First, Brady decided to hang up his cleats and retire in February 2022 after the Bucs exited the playoffs against the LA Rams, who eventually won Super Bowl LVI.
But he came back to his decision and returned 40 days later to sign a one-year deal with Tampa Bay.