Tom Brady retirement decision seen as imminent: Those close to QB remain convinced he'll call it qui

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Tom Brady retirement decision seen as imminent: Those close to QB remain convinced he'll call it quits

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-retirement-decision-seen-as-imminent-by-those-close-to-qb-who-remain-convinced-hell-call-it-quits/

Numerous sources close to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady remain convinced that the all-time great is preparing to retire from the game, with a formal announcement expected shortly.

Several sources who are within Brady's inner circle anticipate that he will most likely reveal his future plans in the coming days. Brady is a historian of the game, he understands what it takes for players and teams to reach this point in the season, and would not want to upstage the game itself in any way. Making an announcement the week leading up to the Super Bowl would not be his style, and waiting until after the Super Bowl, with the scouting combine then just weeks away, might begin to cut into the Buccaneers' ability to pivot as an organization and readjust their plans for 2022 if it was now to not include arguably the greatest football player who ever lived.

"He is very respectful of the game, and has great respect for the Tampa organization and all they have done for him," said one source close to the quarterback. "He understands the ramifications that this decision would have on the team moving forward, and he would never want to do anything to upstage the playoffs. Whatever he decides, I'd expect he announces it soon."

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1. Schefter reporting it too

Link to tweet

[ProudMNDemocrat]

2. Tom Brady has achieved all he is going to at this juncture.

Aaron Rodgers should consider the same.

[jimfields33]

3. I think Rodgers should go but he's so disliked right now

that he may want to wait post pandemic when he can get back in good graces.

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4. 😆

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

5. Official per USA Today

Tom Brady makes it official: Announces via social media that he is retiring from NFL after 22 seasons

A day after saying he was evaluating his options concerning his future, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially retired from the NFL.

Brady made the announcement via social media on Tuesday morning.

"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," Brady said. "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."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/tom-brady-makes-it-official-announces-via-social-media-that-he-is-retiring-from-nfl-after-22-seasons/ar-AATmPRA

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6. Yep just saw it.

GOAT