Tom Brady’s father blames the media for his son’s early retirement

After being practically forced into retirement in February, Tom Brady It was announced earlier this week that he will be returning to Tampa Bay Buccaneers For the 2022 NFL season.

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Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers waves to the crowd as he runs off the field after defeating the New England Patriots in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 3, 2021 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
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Tom Brady Sr. appeared in “slimyPodcast with Mike Greenberg said the media had forced his son’s hand and that the future Hall of Fame quarterback prematurely said he wouldn’t be back for year 23.

“They were announcing his retirement even before he’s retired,” Tom Brady Sr. said on the podcast. “You know, it’s the media that makes the news. He wasn’t ready to make any decisions and he didn’t make any decisions, but [Adam] shifter and [Jeff] Darlington mentioned it as fact. As you know, no decision has been made on that.”

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with #13 Mike Evans after a touchdown pass to Rob Gronkowski #87 during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 5, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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“He had time to think with his family,” Brady Sr. said after his retirement.

“They all agreed that this is the path that works best for the Brady family,” added Brady Sr. “He’s as happy as he can be. …it took a little time to sort this thing out. I mean he’s in kind of uncharted territory. So if people seem to think he’s missed a step, hey, welcome to our world. No. A lot of people can make that decision at 44 years old and 45 years old.”

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) shouts to the crowd as he takes the field to face the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
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Last season, Brady threw in his career 5,316 yards with 43 touchdowns and 12 interceptions to lead the Bucs to a 13-4 record and the NFC Southern crown. after hitting Philadelphia Eagles In the opening round of the playoffs, the Bucs fell to the eventual Super Bowl champion Los Angeles rams In the division round.

“Nothing can replace the joy he feels on the 100-yard football field,” said Brady Sr.