Tom Brady ‘not opposed’ to Michael Jordan-like comeback

Brady even dropped a Michael Jordan reference, who got here out of retirement twice in his profession. 

“I am not against it. I do not know in the event that they’re gonna let me if I turn into an proprietor of an NFL crew,” Brady defined. “I do not know. I am at all times gonna be in fine condition, at all times be capable of throw the ball. To return in for just a little bit like MJ coming again. I do not know in the event that they’d let me, however I would not be against it.”

Brady’s feedback include caveats and hurdles past the actual fact he is nearing 50 years outdated. He agreed final Could to hitch the Raiders’ possession group, however it’s nonetheless pending league approval, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell saying final month that it is “making progress.” If Brady had been to turn into a minority proprietor in Las Vegas, he could not play for an NFL crew, as gamers are barred from proudly owning fairness in an NFL franchise. 

Then there’s his broadcast cope with Fox, which is about to start this NFL season. Brady signed a 10-year, $375 million contract to turn into their lead recreation analyst. That is some huge cash to cross up and a a lot much less demanding afternoon than getting bludgeoned by NFL defenders. 

The percentages appear closely in opposition to Brady unretiring to chase an eighth Tremendous Bowl ring. Nonetheless, the chances have been stacked in opposition to him since he was chosen within the sixth spherical of the 2000 NFL Draft. No quarterback has had Brady’s longevity and steady dominance, and if there’s anybody that should not be counted out, it is him. Simply do not maintain your breath about Brady suiting up this fall.