The seven-time Super Bowl champion, who returned to Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this year following his short retirement, is getting closer to being an NFL free agent for the second time in his career.
- December 16, 2022
AceShowbiz - Will Tom Brady regret his decision to come back with Tampa Bay Buccaneers? The seven-time Super Bowl champion, who is getting closer to being an NFL free agent, stays optimistic amid his team's tough season.
In an article published by the NFL on Thursday, the 45-year-old quarterback said, "No one's feeling sorry for us." He continued, "No one outside the locker room can really do much about it. We've gotta come together and do it ourselves."
"You don't play the right way, you don't execute the way you're capable of, it's a challenge," Tom continued. "And you just try to figure out the challenge. It's a long race. It's not over in Week 13. It's why you play all 17 (games)."
Tom continued by emphasizing that despite their difficulties, the Buccaneers haven't given up. "There's no lack of fight," the newly-divorced footballer said. "Guys are practicing their asses off. We're trying to work hard to make improvements. That's what our responsibility is to do."
Earlier this month, rumors of his possible return to the New England Patriots emerged. As Tom prepares to potentially become a free agent for only the second time in his career, whispers have started suggesting a return to the Patriots could be on the cards.
The speculation came after Tom teased his plan for the upcoming NFL season during his SiriusXM show "Let's Go!" The quarterback was asked by co-host Jim Gray if he would "at least be back" next year before bringing up "the 18-game portion of that win streak." In response, he joked, "That's right, that's right. I'm on borrowed time anyway, so..."
Tom, who previously said that he has "zero" regrets about his decision to return to the NFL, later noted that he is focused on the "day-to-day, game-to-game" at the moment. He continued, "I love the sport, so I love the preparation for it. I love seeing us improve and get better. And I think there's definitely things on the practice field that have improved."
In March this year, Tom decided to retire, then unretire, from the NFL. His marriage to Gisele Bundchen subsequently unraveled, allegedly over her disappointment that he decided not to end his athletic career. It's reported that the Brazilian beauty felt "lied to" after he announced he'd return to the sport.
