Brady Retiring
February 1st, 2023 at 9:47 PM ^
I think part of it (well, the losing at least, not sure about Brady's regression in itself) was Arians (who I've always considered a good coach) being replaced by Bowles (who was terrible with the Jets and will probably be equally terrible next year without Brady)
February 1st, 2023 at 8:29 AM ^
Seriously though, incredible career, best ever!
February 1st, 2023 at 8:31 AM ^
When will the Brady to replace Harbaugh rumors begin?
February 1st, 2023 at 8:56 AM ^
3 yrs ago.
February 1st, 2023 at 11:20 AM ^
Brady's jet on flight following as we speak.
February 1st, 2023 at 8:31 AM ^
Tom announcing his retirement on social media, amazing career and heartfelt message by Brady.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CoHvvZ_ux6e/?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=
February 1st, 2023 at 8:32 AM ^
Did he mention anything about joining Michigan’s staff as an analyst?
February 1st, 2023 at 8:34 AM ^
I knew he was done in the last playoff game when the Bucs recovered the onside kick. You could tell that he didn't want to back out there when a younger Brady would have eagerly gone out there in search of a miracle.
Looking forward to seeing him on Fox next year.
February 1st, 2023 at 8:59 AM ^
The shame of that was he then threw on the next play a 60-yard dime that Evans dropped in stride at the goal line. That should've been the final pass of his career.
February 1st, 2023 at 10:15 AM ^
I'm a bit incredulous about drawing conclusions about an athlete's broader career aspirations from their in-game demeanor during a relatively small strech of game time, but regardless...
... in this case Brady was down three scores with 2:00 of game time remaining. Maybe a younger Brady would have approached the situation with more enthusiasm, but at some point realism has to prevail.
February 1st, 2023 at 12:32 PM ^
Other people say he retired because 32 teams took a pass on him
February 1st, 2023 at 8:35 AM ^
Blanda’s record for longevity still stands…
Great career for another Michigan alum. Go Blue!
February 1st, 2023 at 8:37 AM ^
I don't think he's coming back. What a career that came to an end. The greatest QB of all time.
Thank you Tom.
February 1st, 2023 at 8:38 AM ^
Was it worth giving up Gisele for that extra year? I dunno…
February 1st, 2023 at 8:44 AM ^
I hope they can put that relationship back together. It may be a longshot, but hoping for the best there.
February 1st, 2023 at 8:56 AM ^
Marriages don’t fall apart because of one decision like that, even if it’s an impactful one. You don’t throw away a lifetime because of one decision. It could have been a “last straw” situation, but coming back last year vs keeping Gisele is certainly a false choice.
February 1st, 2023 at 9:05 AM ^
Unfortunately, the courts are full of divorces because one party felt the other made the wrong choice and chose their career, or their friends, or their home, or you-name-it, over their spouse.
I could definitely see a situation where Gisele felt like she was just waiting out the football career to where they could start living the life she hoped for, but Tom kept choosing the football life, and I think he did so at least one too many times.
February 1st, 2023 at 9:13 AM ^
Right. It’s like you said, though…one too many times. That would be the last straw, but it wasn’t the one decision that ended it. It was a history of similar decisions. And if it wasn’t football last year, it could be something else next year or 5 years from now. He’s an ultra competitor, and people like him make certain choices that cause these events over time.
February 1st, 2023 at 11:11 AM ^
So apparently you know both parties and are part of their circle of trust?
February 1st, 2023 at 12:17 PM ^
FFS.
It was widely reported that Giselle over the past few years felt like Tom was absent.
That Giselle felt like she put her career on hold to run the house while Tom was off consumed by football.
After TB won the SB she was hoping to have him around.
^ All that was in everything from CNN to People to Sports Illustrated.
... and then Tom unretired after 40 days. Yeah, last straw for Giselle.
These are not unreasonable comments. Don't be so obtuse.
February 1st, 2023 at 1:01 PM ^
“It has been reported…” And? That means it’s the gospel truth?
No one knows for sure what is really going on except the two parties and those who are close to them. Lots of things are possible, so speculating about the private lives of other people is pointless.
Hopefully TB12 will run into you in an airport someday. Then you can help him with your profound knowledge regarding his personal life.
February 1st, 2023 at 1:28 PM ^
OP: is obtuse.
MOAR OP: doubles down on being obtuse.
February 1st, 2023 at 9:13 AM ^
Agree. There had to be a lot of other crap going on in that marriage for it to dissolve like it did. The simple fact that Gisele was vacationing with a boyfriend the day after the divorce was final should tell you that...
February 1st, 2023 at 8:58 AM ^
I would say it was worth it. She chose to leave, if a woman can't handle a man's career, time to move on.
I've known to many guys that were in the Marine Corps with me and their wives said "me or the Corps" and they chose her only to end up divorced anyway.
I have a strong wife that said "me and the Corps" and we've been married 35 years and still going strong.
February 1st, 2023 at 9:19 AM ^
I see both sides.
Just my opinion, but if your career is getting in the way of you being there for your family or even taking a role in supporting your family on a long-term basis (beyond just ensuring that the paychecks keep coming in), then I can see how that would wear down on a spouse. Especially when you factor in the health aspect of this in knowing that in the NFL, one bad hit can alter your life forever.
Not saying you’re wrong. The fact that your wife was able to support you doing both? You got yourself a keeper! But if this was a matter of it just being “Tom, you’re never there, and I need a partner in all of this,” then I could understand her frustration and wanting out.
February 1st, 2023 at 10:12 AM ^
Cool story
February 1st, 2023 at 9:02 AM ^
Have you seen the recent modeling photos, WOWOWOW! Those would make you reconsider the decision.
February 1st, 2023 at 9:02 AM ^
Somehow I doubt Tom Brady is destined to spend the rest of his days alone.
February 1st, 2023 at 9:30 AM ^
"No matter how good looking they are, there is someone sick of their shit." -- anonymous
February 1st, 2023 at 10:29 AM ^
Yep. He's going to find someone or several ones to keep him company. And they will surely rival either Moynahan or Bundchen - but younger versions of them. Easily.
February 1st, 2023 at 10:30 AM ^
That divorce was too fast to not have been in the works for a while.
February 1st, 2023 at 10:40 AM ^
^ exactly ^
February 1st, 2023 at 8:38 AM ^
Is it too late to change our mind on the new QB coach?
February 1st, 2023 at 8:38 AM ^
It sort of felt like he was done throughout the year. Whether it's turmoil from his personal or just being done with all the football BS and taking a beat (probably both) you could just tell. Good for him...amazing career...quite frankly beyond belief career.
February 1st, 2023 at 8:41 AM ^
He traded a supermodel for one more season already. I'm going to wait to congratulate him on a great career until I know it's officially official. /s <<<< THAT MEANS THIS POST CONTAINS SARCASM
February 1st, 2023 at 8:42 AM ^
Better QB focus and analysis has made watching Tom and Peyton and Drew dissecting defenses a joy. Being a UM fan and Lions fan there wasn't much else to root for late in the year too often. I think these guys forced the Stafford/Goff/Romo's to dial in their game more (I think of the turnaround for Stafford when he improved his accuracy and called his own protections).
Mahohes (did I do that right) and this newer generation QB have had all that greatness to view and study and all NFL fans have benefitted from what I think is higher level QB play across the board. San Fran also demonstrated that not protecting this asset brings QB play down to earth pretty quickly. (as the Giants did to Tom twice)
Accuracy, some arm talent and reading a defense quickly are quite a fun watch and the league has many more heading down a better path because of guys like Tom.
February 1st, 2023 at 8:44 AM ^
countdown to the HOF
February 1st, 2023 at 8:47 AM ^
Is he supposed to take over as FOX's lead color commentator? I became a fan of Greg Olsen this year, especially after he went all Jerry "The King" Lawler during one of those 49ers/Eagles tussles. I'd love to see him with the Mannings. That would get more coverage than Buck/Aikman.
February 1st, 2023 at 8:50 AM ^
Max Kellerman was right
February 1st, 2023 at 9:04 AM ^
There's for first for everything, but I'd need to see the receipts to back up that statement.
February 1st, 2023 at 8:55 AM ^
He was a great player who was fun and inspiring to watch over the decades. Most importantly he was a great leader and a true representation of Michigan.
February 1st, 2023 at 8:57 AM ^
I'm hoping to retire at 45 as well.
February 1st, 2023 at 8:57 AM ^
Bittersweet. Glad to see he's heading out with his health intact and he definitely has nothing else to prove on the field but damn I'll miss watching him play.
February 1st, 2023 at 8:59 AM ^
Too many great memories being a long time Pats season ticket holder. Even a couple bad ones (Glendale and Indy SB's)! However I always say to my many Pats/TB12 fans, I was in the stands for his most important game and biggest win on a picture perfect day Big House Saturday in Sept 1998 when he beat Sparty. Lose that one, 1 - 3 and LLLLloyd caves and makes the move to Henson and we never hear of TB again. Thanks for the memories at both Michigan and the Pats.
February 1st, 2023 at 9:01 AM ^
He was miserable this year. He lost 17 pounds below his normal weight. His ex wife humiliated him down here. He played a year too long.
February 1st, 2023 at 9:41 AM ^
sounds like he should have divorced her long before this year then
February 1st, 2023 at 12:07 PM ^
LLLLloyd
This is a very Sparty look. Lloyd won us our only national title in the last 75 years and is in the College Football Hall of Fame.
February 1st, 2023 at 9:02 AM ^
The irony here is how much he would be hated by the leftist crowd here, if he hadn't played for Michigan.
February 1st, 2023 at 12:17 PM ^
Ha.
IBD.