Tom Brady‘s retirement announcement today stunned the NFL world.
The morning after his appearance at the 80 For Brady movie premier, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots legend, announced his retirment in a simple yet emotional video posted to social media.
Tom Brady will be eligible for the HOF one year after Ben Roethlisberger, who also announced his retirement after 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers a year ago.
The Hall requires that a player must have been retired at least five years before he can be considered. With Brady’s FINAL retirement in Today February 1st 2023, five years from now will be 2028.
Tom Brady was more likely to take his team to the Championship game (70%) than any QB is to complete a pass.
He’s the best QB in NFL history, twice.
Brady has the most TDs, Yards, Wins, total MVPs and Super Bowls in history
A lock first-ballot hall of famer (like Barry Bonds should have been), Tom Brady will be eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame in the Summer of 2028.
I think Tom deserves a lot of credit for knowing when his run was over and pulling the trigger.
Sure, Twitter will be flooded with a million + keyboard warriors saying “I would’ve played for another year just for the X millions of dollars he could make for one more year – must be nice to not need that money!”
It is easy to forget that these public icons are people too. Just think about how exhausting it is to travel across the country, sleeping in random hotel beds, eating random food at random places, while essentially being a voice on the other end of the phone to friends, family, and loved ones. It has to be EXHAUSTING.
Tom Brady has won more Super Bowl rings than any player in NFL history after winning a seventh championship in Super Bowl 55.
Amongst Hall of Fame quarterbacks, Brady has almost twice as many rings as his next closest competitors.
Joe Montana has four. Terry Bradshaw also has four.
Tom Brady was the first player to:
– Win an NFL championship in 3 different decades
– Start & win a Super Bowl for a team in both conferences
– Win multiple titles after turning 40
Some more crazy Tom Brady stats:
- Most touchdown passes in NFL history
- Only quarterback with 600 career touchdown passes in the regular season
- Most passing yards in NFL history
- Most regular season wins in NFL history
- Most playoff wins in NFL history (35)
- Thirty-five career playoff wins are 19 more than any other QB (Joe Montana was second with 16)
- Most Super Bowl appearances (10) and wins (seven) in NFL history
- Five-time Super Bowl MVP, most in NFL history
- All-time playoff leader in touchdown passes, passing yards, and completions
- Fifteen-time Pro Bowl selection, most in NFL history
With both Brady announcing his retirement today and Ben Roethliesberger announcing his retirement a year ago, what if Aaron Rodgers follows suit? And, just two years removed from the retirement of Drew Brees, the NFL finds itself at a pivotal moment for a changing of the guard for the pivots in the league.
Is it possible the NFL could go from a “QB driven league” to something else REAL quick?
With the success of Patrick Mahomes and Jaylen Hurts, maybe nothing changes at all.
Tom Brady Initial Retirement Statement on Instagram in 2022:
“I have always believed the sport of football is an “all-in” proposition — if a 100% competitive commitment isn’t there, you won’t succeed, and success is what I love so much about our game. There is a physical, mental, and emotional challenge EVERY single day that has allowed me to maximize my highest potential. And I have tried my very best these past 22 years. There are no shortcuts to success on the field or in life.
This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention.
I’ve done a lot of reflecting the past week and have asked myself difficult questions. And I am so proud of what we have achieved. My teammates, coaches, fellow competitors, and fans deserve 100% of me, but right now, it’s best I leave the field of play to the next generation of dedicated and committed athletes.
To my Bucs teammates the past two years, I love you guys, and I have loved going to battle with you. You have dug so deep to challenge yourself, and it inspired me to wake up every day and give you my best. I am always here for you guys and want to see you continue to push yourselves to be your best. I couldn’t be happier with what we accomplished together.
To all the Bucs fans, thank you. I didn’t know what to expect when I arrived here, but your support and embrace have enriched my life and that of my family. I have been honored to play for such a passionate and fun fan base. What a Krewe!!!
To the city of Tampa and the entire Tampa-St. Petersburg region, thank you. It has been wonderful to be a resident of such a fun place to live. I want to be invited to our next boat parade!
To the Glazer family, thank you for taking a chance on me and supporting me. I know I was demanding at times, but you provided everything we needed to win, and your ownership was everything a player could ask for.
To Jason Licht, thank you for your daily support and friendship — I will never forget it. I had never been through free agency, and I had some trepidation about how we could achieve success. Your leadership gave me confidence, and I will always be grateful.
To my head coach, Bruce Arians, thanks for putting up with me! Your firm leadership and guidance were ideal. There is no way we could have had success without your experience, intuition, and wisdom. I am very grateful.
To all the Bucs coaches, my sincere thanks for all the hard work, dedication, and discipline that goes into creating a winning team. I have learned so much from all of you and will value the relationships we have.
To every single Bucs staffer and employee, thank you. Each of you is critically important, and I was greeted with a smile every day. That means so much to me. Your work is made up of long hours and hard tasks, but please know I see each and every one of you. Thank you so much.
To Alex Guerrero, thank you. I could never have made every Sunday without you; it’s that simple. Your dedication to your craft and our friendship and brotherhood are immeasurable. We have an unbreakable bond, and I love you.
To Don Yee and Steve Dubin, thank you. You’ve been with me every step of the way since I left the University of Michigan and before I entered the league. What a journey it’s been, and I couldn’t do it without you.
To my parents and entire family (and extended family of countless friends), I love you and thank you for your never-ending support and love. I could never have imagined the time and energy you have given for me the past 30 years in football. I can never repay you. And just know I love you so much.
And lastly to my wife, Gisele, and my children Jack, Benny and Vivi. You are my inspiration. Our family is my greatest achievement. I always came off the field and home to the most loving and supportive wife who has done EVERYTHING for our family to allow me to focus on my career. Her selflessness allowed me to reach new heights professionally, and I am beyond words what you mean to me and our family. Te amo amor da minha vida.
My playing career has been such a thrilling ride, and far beyond my imagination, and full of ups and downs. When you’re in it every day, you really don’t think about any kind of ending. As I sit here now, however, I think of all the great players and coaches I was privileged to play with and against — the competition was fierce and deep, JUST HOW WE LIKE IT. But the friendships and relationships are just as fierce and deep. I will remember and cherish these memories and re-visit them often. I feel like the luckiest person in the world.
The future is exciting. I’m fortunate to have cofounded incredible companies like @autograph.io @bradybrand @tb12sports that I am excited to continue to help build and grow, but exactly what my days will look like will be a work-in-progress. As I said earlier, I am going to take it day by day. I know for sure I want to spend a lot of time giving to others and trying to enrich other people’s lives, just as so many have done for me.
With much love, appreciation, and gratitude,
Tom“
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