The most successful quarterback in NFL history, Tom Brady, made his retirement from the sport he has controlled for years official on Wednesday.
Brady stated in a video posted on Twitter, “I know the procedure was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning, I figured I’d just push record and let you guys know first.” “I won’t talk for too long. You only get one extremely emotional retirement essay, and I used up mine last year, so I really want to thank all of you for your support.
Brady was known for his unwavering dedication to winning, and it wasn’t until his final season that there were indications that his abilities were waning, but even then he still threw for 4,694 yards, third-most in the NFL. It was the first time in Brady’s career as a starter that his Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a losing record, and they barely made the playoffs because the other NFC South teams were much worse. They were handily beaten in the first round of the playoffs by the Dallas Cowboys.
Nearly as long as his career, Brady’s list of accomplishments is extensive. His seven Super Bowl wins — six with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – are the most by any player in NFL history. He also holds the NFL record for passing yards and touchdowns (649 total) (89,214). Other less well-known facts about Brady are also impressive: no other quarterback has played in a Super Bowl after turning 40; he did it three times, winning two of them; he has appeared in roughly a fifth of all Super Bowls; and he has won 35 playoff games.
In the video released on Wednesday, Brady stated, “My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors – I could go on for ever, there are too many.” “Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. There is nothing I would alter. I adore you all.
Brady has bid farewell before. A year ago today, he made his official retirement announcement. Forty days later, citing “unfinished business,” he made the decision to join the Buccaneers again. However, Tampa was weakened by injuries, and Brady’s final season fizzled away as he seemed to be dealing with off-field concerns.
Brady was notably underestimated when he first graduated from college. The New England Patriots selected Brady after selecting 198 players, six of them were quarterbacks, in the 2000 NFL Draft. Brady introduced himself by declaring, “I’m Tom Brady and I’m the best decision this organization has ever made,” as later recalled by Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Brady was on point. He began as the backup quarterback for Drew Bledsoe in New England before gradually working his way up. Brady took over after Bledsoe suffered an injury early in the 2001 campaign and hardly looked back. He would go on to win three NFL MVP awards, seven Super Bowl championships, and almost every meaningful quarterback record in league history.
In 2021, Bill Belichick, the head coach of the New England Patriots team under which Brady won six championships, said: “I think I’ve been on the record dozens of times saying there’s no quarterback I’d rather have than Tom Brady, and I still feel that way. “Tom was as good a quarterback as any coach could ever hope for, and I was very blessed to have him as my player,” said the coach.
On Wednesday, Brady received tribute from his fellow athletes.
Most outstanding of all time. No issue, no discussion. JJ Watt, a three-time NFL defensive player of the year, said on Twitter that it had been an honor and a privilege.
In the same way that Brady dominated the NFL, former New York Yankees star Derek Jeter praised the quarterback for his “unbelievable career.” Watching it was enjoyable.
Brady will probably now focus on his lucrative off-field pursuits. He has enterprises in fashion and fitness, and just last year, he agreed to a 10-year broadcasting contract with Fox Sports. The $375 million agreement, according to The New York Post, is more expensive than the $332 million Brady was paid as an NFL player.
