Tom Brady factors to household, fatherhood relating to choice on his potential retirement

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ comeback bid in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams got here up simply quick, as Tom Brady and Co. had been eradicated from the playoffs with a 30-27 loss. Many are questioning if the legendary quarterback has performed his ultimate NFL sport, as retirement rumors are selecting up steam. 

On Saturday, CBS Sports activities NFL insider Jason La Canfora reported that lots of Brady’s teammates and people within the Buccaneers group had been bracing for the chance he would retire at season’s finish. Brady additionally appeared to verify the uncertainty when he was requested about retirement following Sunday’s loss. It virtually seemed like Brady would by no means decelerate, so why the sudden change of coronary heart? On his “Let’s Go!” podcast posted Monday, Brady pointed to his spouse and his children for a possible motive to hold up the cleats.

“It pains her to see me get hit on the market,” Brady mentioned, through Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Instances. “And she or he deserves what she wants from me as a husband and my children deserve what they want from me as a dad.

“Taking part in soccer I get a lot pleasure from. I like it. However not enjoying soccer, there’s a number of pleasure in that for me additionally now, too, with my children getting older and seeing them develop and develop. So all these items should be thought-about and they are going to be.”

The 44-year-old is definitely the oldest participant within the NFL, however he definitely didn’t seem like it this previous season. Brady led Tampa Bay to a 13-4 document whereas throwing for a career-high 5,316 yards, 43 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The seven-time Tremendous Bowl champion has been within the NFL since 2000, and owns league information for many profession wins, passing yards and passing touchdowns. Brady has the offseason to weigh his choices, because the NFL world holds its breath awaiting a call from the best participant of all time.