In February this year, Tom Brady thought it was time to call it a career after 22 NFL seasons. However, only 40 days later he decided it wasnât time to hung them up yet. But even after that, he continues to leave the door open to retirement.
Brady, who turns 45 in August, eventually realized that his place was still on the gridiron and that thereâsunfinished business to take care of with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Itâs not like he has anything to prove to anyone, but somehow, it seems thathe still wants do do something big before stepping aside.
This year, the legendary quarterback will be looking to break a few more records and hopefully win his eighth Super Bowl ring. Will he retire for good after this season? He is a free agent in 2023, and his comments suggest that the end isnear.
Tom Brady continues to hint that retirement is getting close
âI had the appetite to compete, and itâs going to be gone soon,â Brady said in an appearance on âThe Dan Patrick Show,âvia Ryan Gaydos of Fox News. âI mean, thereâs no doubt about it and I gotta, you know, just really appreciate the time I have left because itâs not a lot.â
Brady said that earlier this year, when he told Bruce Arians and Jason Linch about his decision to retire, he felt quite sureabout his choice. But as we know, that didnât last long.
âThen time went by and you just get super competitive,â Brady added. âI think Iâm part crazy. I mean, I think thatâs the reality. Forty-five years old and Iâm out here with a lot of young guys that are trying to take my head off. I see Aaron Donald work out on my Instagram, and Iâm like, damn, maybe I shouldâve stayed retired because heâs a beast.â
This is not the first time Brady warnshis days as a football player are coming to an end, although nobody knows exactly when. But we doknowthat heâs committed to play this season, so letâs betterenjoy every single minute of it.
