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Tom Brady announces retirement from NFL 'for good' after 23 seasons (The Guardian)

The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced on a video posted on social media that he is retiring from NFL.

“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,” Bill Belichick, the coach with whom Brady won six titles in New England, said in 2021. However, Tampa were weakened by injuries and Brady appeared affected by [off-field issues](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/28/tom-brady-and-gisele-bundchen-announce-divorce) as his final season fizzled out. It’s been an honor and a privilege,” wrote three-time NFL defensive player of the year JJ Watt on Twitter. The New York Post reported the deal The Patriots owner, Robert Kraft, later recalled that Brady introduced himself by saying: “I’m Tom Brady and I’m the best decision this organisation ever made.” He would go on to claim seven Super Bowl titles, three NFL MVP awards and nearly every significant quarterback record in league history. He also holds the NFL record for career passing touchdowns (649) and passing yards (89,214). The 45-year-old’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a losing record – the first in Brady’s career as a starter – and only limped into the playoffs because the other teams in the NFC South were even worse. He started as New England’s fourth-string quarterback and slowly worked his way up to become Drew Bledsoe’s back-up. Brady’s ruthless commitment to winning was legendary and it was only in his final season that there were signs his skills had begun to diminish, although even then he passed for 4,694 yards, the third most in the NFL. Other [more obscure statistics](https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/tom-brady-retires-stats-crazy-nfl) are just as impressive: no other quarterback has played in a Super Bowl past the age of 40 – Brady played in three, winning two; his 35 playoff wins are more than 13 other teams have appeared in; and, remarkably, he has appeared in nearly a fifth of Super Bowls ever played. His seven Super Bowl wins – six with the

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Gisele Bündchen reacts to Tom Brady's NFL retirement announcement (New Zealand Herald)

It comes after rumours the couple split due to his decision to return to the NFL.

I love my coaches. I love my friends. I love my teammates. I love you all. I love football. So I won’t be long-winded.”

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Tom Brady retires "for good" (RNZ)

Legendary quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady says he is retiring "for good" after 23 seasons in the NFL.

"I'm retiring - for good," he said in an emotional video posted on social media. After returning to the game last March, Brady - a three-time NFL season MVP - posted the first losing record of his career in a difficult year on and off the field. He left for the Bucs in 2020 and helped them win the title in his first season, being named the game's Most Valuable Player (MVP) for a fifth time.

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Tom Brady retires at 45, insisting this time it's 'for good' (1 News)

The most successful quarterback in league history, as well as one of the greatest athletes in team sports, said his decision was final.

He signed with Tampa Bay in free agency in 2020 and added a seventh Super Bowl ring to his collection in his first season with his new team. The offensive struggles continued during a lopsided loss to Dallas in the NFC wild-card round. Louis Rams in the Super Bowl that capped the 2001 season and he and New England coach Bill Belichick were well on their way to becoming the most successful coach-QB duo in football history. The Bucs, however ranked dead last in rushing offence and, forced to rely almost solely of Brady’s arm, struggled to get the ball into the end zone. The movie tells the story of four lifelong friends, played by Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field, who went to a Super Bowl to see Brady play. He is the only player to win more than five Super Bowls and has been MVP of the game five times. He played in one game as a rookie, completing one of three passes for six yards. More Super Bowl wins came after the 2003 and 2004 seasons. “I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning, I figured I’d just press record and let you guys know first," Brady says in the video. "Our entire organisation is indebted to him for what he provided us over the past three years. “Tom’s legacy is unmatched in the history of this game. And at the time, it begged the question about whether Brady would play again.

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NFL legend Tom Brady retires 'for good' (Newstalk ZB)

Tom Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement. Brady — the most successful quarterback in NFL histo.

Louis Rams in the Super Bowl that capped the 2001 season and he and New England coach Bill Belichick were well on their way to becoming the most successful coach-QB duo in football history. He is the only player to win more than five Super Bowls and has been MVP of the game five times. He played in one game as a rookie, completing one of three passes for six yards. The movie tells the story of four lifelong friends, played by Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field, who went to a Super Bowl to see Brady play. More Super Bowl wins came after the 2003 and 2004 seasons. “I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning, I figured I’d just press record and let you guys know first,” Brady says in the video. A year ago when he retired, it was in the form of a long Instagram post. And when you find something you love to do, you know, it’s hard to stop. The Buccaneers — with whom he won a Super Bowl two seasons ago — made the playoffs again this season, losing in their playoff opener. “I really thank you guys so much, to every single one of you for supporting me. He retires at age 45, the owner of numerous passing records in an unprecedented 23-year career. You only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year.

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American Football: Tom Brady announces retirement again to end ... (Newshub)

Superstar quarterback Tom Brady has announced he is retiring "for good" from football. Brady, 45, initially retired last February, but changed his mind 40 ...

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Tom Brady retires from NFL: Everything to know about his iconic ... (The Pewter Plank)

Tom Brady has officially called it a career, for real this time. After the debacle last year where the future Hall of Fame quarterback retired only to then ...

Brady prided himself on putting the team before himself, and for that reason he often took team-friendly deals so that the Patriots weren’t strapped for cash and could bring in key players to build out Super Bowl-winning rosters. The first came after the Patriots victory in Super Bowl XXXVI, which was the first of their storied dynasty. He was also Super Bowl MVP after the Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, which is notable considering those games happened two decades apart yet Brady was still the most important player in each game regardless of age. The most infamous of Super Bowl losses came during the 2007 season. Tom Brady might have seven Super Bowl rings, but he’s played in more than just those games. Tom Brady has officially called it a career, for real this time.

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Tom Brady retires from the NFL, 1 year after retiring from the NFL (NPR)

"I'm retiring. For good," Brady said. The record-shattering quarterback released the message on Feb. 1, the same date he announced his retirement from the ...

Brady took his winning ways with him when he left New England for Tampa Bay after 20 seasons, bringing home a Super Bowl title in his first year with the Buccaneers. In a superlative 23-year career with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady racked up a raft of elite records. Tampa Bay still won the NFC South division, but the team was summarily dismissed by the Dallas Cowboys in the wild card round. But Brady's latest announcement comes after a regular season in which his Buccaneers finished with an 8-9 record. "You only get one super-emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year." Brady, 45, released the message on Feb.

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NFL great Brady retires 'for good' (BBC News)

Legendary quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady says he is retiring after 23 seasons in the NFL.

"He is the fiercest competitor I have ever known and the ultimate champion. He led the Patriots to two decades of unprecedented dominance. His relentless pursuit of excellence drove him on a daily basis." "I am so proud of Tommy," said Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Brady - heralded as American football's GOAT (greatest of all time) - led his team to the play-offs in 20 of his 21 seasons as a starter. [Celebrate him with a mix of his greatest tunes and chats](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001923t#xtor=CS8-1000-%5BIn_Article_Promo_Box%5D-%5BSport_Promo_In_Article%5D-%5BSport_Promo_In_Article_BBCiPlayer%5D-%5BPS_SOUNDS~~m001923t~P_1XtraSalutesDrDre%5D) After returning to the game last March, Brady - a three-time NFL season MVP - posted the first losing record of his career in a difficult year on and off the field. "Thank you for allowing me to live my absolute dream. It was reinstated for the start of 2016 and he missed the first four games of the campaign. Love you all." Brady left the Patriots for the Bucs in 2020 and helped them win the title in his first season, being named the game's Most Valuable Player (MVP) for a fifth time. I could go on forever - there's too many.

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Watch: Tom Brady officially retires from NFL, posts heartfelt message ... (The Pewter Plank)

Tom Brady's Hall of Fame career has finally come to an end -- for real this time. After the weird retirement cycle that he went through last year, one that.

That came on the heels of reports that Brady wanted to team up with Sean Payton in Miami and finish his career with the Dolphins. We did this song and dance last year when Brady retired, but he went back on that a month later when he announced he would be returning for one more season. With speculation running rampant about a return for one more season, Brady set the record straight by posting a simple message on his social media accounts that announced he was hanging it up for good.

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Tom Brady's Retirement Is the Best Thing for Football (The New York Times)

Give Brady his due but let Patrick Mahomes and all of the other young, exciting quarterbacks take it from here.

Louis Rams in the Super Bowl on the wing of a last-minute drive. Brady, in 2002, his second season and first as a starter, leading the Patriots over the St. Slowly, surely, carefully, he would walk from the huddle toward his center, line up his receivers and survey the scene, tall, sure, and oh-so-confident. And then — snap — Brady would deliver a sudden, perfectly placed bolt to his receivers. He did this so often and for so many years (46 fourth-quarter comebacks, 58 game-winning drives) that it took effort to keep from becoming numb to the certainty. awards and a narrative for the ages: the skinny, slow, middle-round draft pick climbs his way to a place on football’s Mount Rushmore, sits atop it, stays and stays. The safe bet was that Brady would keep going, maybe even try to play until he was 50, perhaps for the San Francisco 49ers, his beloved boyhood team. for good,” he said in his video, which, fittingly, he appeared to have shot while hanging out on a beach. Remember that last year on this date, Brady also announced he was leaving the game. Brady’s 13-year marriage to the model Gisele Bündchen ended in divorce last year. They are young, confident and collected — Tom Brady traits — and they even offer a little more. Brady nodded to that hiccup in his Instagram post this morning.

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Tom Brady's Last Season Didn't Go as Planned. Was It Worth It? (The New York Times)

The debates on sports talk shows and in barbershops about who is the greatest football player of all time will always start with Tom Brady.

“All of us have to go out on our terms, or we won’t be happy, and most of us don’t get to leave on our own terms,” said Smith, who retired after the 2021 season, his 11th in the N.F.L. Brady himself was a major shareholder in FTX, [according to a court document](https://www.thestreet.com/investors/ftx-collapse-tom-brady-and-powerful-billionaires-lose-big), and his stake went from tens of millions of dollars to virtually zero. South, was the worst in the N.F.L. This year’s Buccaneers finished with the worst record (8-9) of any team for which Brady was the full-time starter in his N.F.L. His season and his career ended in a 31-14 [loss to the Dallas Cowboys](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/16/sports/football/cowboys-buccaneers-score-tom-brady.html) in an N.F.C. [Brady kicked Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett ](https://twitter.com/SpaceButlerXIII/status/1579166412505223168?s=20&t=PFdiYpd2DvXY9g6C_bpzsw)at the end of a play in a Week 5 win and was fined $11,139 by the N.F.L. In the postseason loss to Dallas, Brady [tried to slide tackle Cowboys safety Malik Hooker](https://twitter.com/jonmachota/status/1616910000634597376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1616910000634597376%7Ctwgr%5E41bf0cd7a26e4df6fae04aa3c5f75b1925bdbc74%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbucswire.usatoday.com%2F2023%2F01%2F21%2Fnfl-news-tom-brady-fined-bucs-cowboys-tripping%2F). (The slide tackle, illegal in football, is allowed in soccer.) The N.F.L. The Buccaneers had built one of the best offensive lines in the league. Brady himself missed 11 days in training camp to attend to what Coach Todd Bowles called “some personal things.” His absence generated speculation about Brady and his relationship with the former model Gisele Bündchen. [announced his retirement again](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/sports/football/tom-brady-retires.html) on Wednesday, saying he meant it this time, did not have the kind of year, either on the field or off, that he had been used to when he returned to the Buccaneers at age 45. He is the most accomplished player in N.F.L.

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Tom Brady retires with nothing left to prove and nothing left to give (Yahoo Sports)

Tom Brady had just stepped onto the campus of Junipero Serra High School in California when he went out for quarterback on the freshman football team.

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Remembering Tom Brady's most memorable losses to the Broncos (Broncos Wire)

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton finished 35-of-48 for 330 yards passing with two touchdowns to receiver Brandon Marshall and one interception. Kicker Matt Prater ...

Denver quarterback Brock Osweiler got the start against New England, and rallied the Broncos back after a 21-7 deficit in the fourth quarter, to pull even at 24 at the end of regulation. This win was crucial en route to the final game on our list… Manning finished the game 32-of-43 for exactly 400 yards and two touchdowns; one to Demaryius Thomas and one to Jacob Tamme. Manning came out on top, leading the Broncos to Super Bowl XLVIII against the Seattle Seahawks. Brady and the Denver Broncos have clashed many times over the years, most of the games resulting in classic quarterback duels, championship matchups and memorable moments. The New England Patriots were just coming off of their early 2000s dynasty, winning Super Bowls in 2001, 2003 and 2004.

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Robert Kraft tells CNN he wants Tom Brady to sign a one-day ... (CNN)

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told CNN on Thursday that he wants Tom Brady to sign a one-day contract and officially retire as a Patriot.

He’s taken a lot of hits over the years — a lot of sacks, a lot of knockdowns. He has also amassed the most wins of any player in NFL history (251). “He came down, and he really believed what he said – and he was right.” “He was No. Brady announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. “Not only do I want it, our fans are clamoring for it,” Kraft said.

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Robert Kraft wants Tom Brady to retire with the Patriots (CNBC)

The 45-year-old Brady started his NFL career in 2000 as a sixth-round draft pick with the Patriots. He ended up leading them to six Super Bowl titles while playing for them until 2019. He left for the Buccaneers in 2020 and won a seventh title.

The 45-year-old Brady started his NFL career in 2000 as a sixth-round draft pick with the Patriots. The seven-time Super Bowl champion is going out after the first losing season in his [record-breaking career](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/what-nfl-records-does-tom-brady-hold-heres-long-list). He had [previously said](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/01/tom-brady-announces-retirement-in-instagram-post-following-days-of-confusion.html) he would retire last year, but went on to play one more season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "To us, he is always has been and always will be a Patriot. Love you all." "I'm beyond grateful.

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Tom Brady retires: Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants QB to sign one ... (CBSSports.com)

Kraft: 'He always has been and always will be a Patriot'

"Words cannot adequately express the gratitude my family, the New England Patriots and our fans have for everything he has done. He is the fiercest competitor I have ever known and the ultimate champion. He is truly the greatest of all-time. "Not only do I want it, our fans are clamoring for it and to us, he always has been and always will be a Patriot," Kraft continued. He did so much to bring life and good cheer to our community and he's a beloved figure and he's earned the respect and love that people feel for him like no other athlete in our town and we've had some great ones." I would have trouble ever believing there would be another one," Kraft said, (

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Robert Kraft makes public case for Tom Brady to retire with Patriots (NBC Sports Boston)

Patriots owner Robert Kraft made it explicitly clear Thursday morning that he wants Tom Brady to return to New England and sign a one-day contract to retire ...

[made a similar statement back in October 2021](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/robert-kraft-says-he-wants-tom-brady-retire-patriots?b) when Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited Gillette Stadium for the QB's only matchup against his former team. "I just love the guy so much and there isn't anything I wouldn't do for him." Time has appeared to heal most of those wounds, however, as Brady was effusive in his praise of head coach But Kraft made it explicitly clear Thursday morning he wants Brady to sign a one-day contract with the Patriots to retire as a member of the team that drafted him. [during an interview with CNN's Don Lemon and Poppy Harlow](https://twitter.com/CNNThisMorning/status/1621146266947452930). To us, he is, always has been, and always will be a Patriot.

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Tom Brady Diet, What Does He Eat? TB12 Method Food List, Meal ... (StyleCaster)

What is Tom Brady's diet? Here's what Tom Brady eats on the TB12 Method including his food list, meal plan and recipes. Is he vegan? Does he eat meat?

Tom Brady’s diet also instructs followers to drink half their body weight in water daily with added electrolytes and to avoid drinking water with and around meals. Along with with the types of food he eats, Tom Brady’s diet also instructs followers to avoid eating three hours before going to bed and discourages snacking in the evening, according to The TB12 Method. Tom Brady’s diet also recommends that followers eat only until their 75 percent full to aid in digestion and the absorption of nutrients, a practice Dr. What rules does Tom Brady’s diet follow? What foods does Tom Brady’s diet include? What meals are in Tom Brady’s diet? “In the wintertime, it’s going to be more red meat and more soups and root vegetables. Tom Brady’s diet also limits: GMOs, high fructose corn syrup, soy-containing foods, and most cooking cooking oils, such as canola and soy. Campbell also confirmed that Tom ate an 80/20 diet consisting of 80 percent plant-based foods and 20 percent meats with minimal added sugars and carbohydrates. The Tom Brady diet, also known as the TB12 Method, is a plant-based diet that focuses on whole foods, with an emphasis on organic, locally grown and seasonal produce. In an interview with [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/features/tom-brady-retirement-movies-fox-sports-1235312821/) in 2022, Tom confirmed that he still planned to follow his diet ever after he retired from the NFL. [ The TB12 Method](https://www.amazon.com/TB12-Method-What-Better-Longer/dp/1501180746/?tag=stylecaster0d-20&asc_source=web&asc_campaign=web&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fstylecaster.com%2Ftom-brady-diet%2F), Tom credited the longevity of his career to his diet.

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How Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Replace Tom Brady? (The New York Times)

Brady claims he is done for good, but it is unclear what that will mean for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Fox broadcast booth and other interested parties.

[Fox signed Brady](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/10/sports/football/tom-brady-fox-deal.html) to a huge contract to join the network’s top N.F.L. Brady, who had plenty of leverage with Tampa Bay, made substantially more money each year he played for the Buccaneers than he did in his time with the Patriots, where he took a number of team-friendly contracts. [told CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/02/sport/tom-brady-robert-kraft-intl-spt/index.html) that he wanted to sign Brady to a one-day contract so he could retire as a member of the Patriots — the team he played for in 20 of his 23 N.F.L. This came shortly after Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, who had called Fox’s top games for two decades, [decamped together](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/16/sports/football/joe-buck-troy-aikman-monday-night-football.html) to ESPN. The Buccaneers sneaked into a divisional title and an appearance in the playoffs despite a losing record this season. Whatever Tampa Bay decides, Brady will linger on the team’s balance sheet. Does Blaine Gabbert, the team’s backup quarterback, get a promotion, or will the team seek a replacement like Jimmy Garoppolo, who is set to enter free agency after six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers? The Buccaneers are already $55 million over the salary cap, according to Brady’s retirement, however, leaves others — notably the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Fox — to ponder their futures. But assuming he is done, they must answer a question all N.F.L. If his decision is not set in stone, they will have to consider whether they want to try to lure him back. In the past, N.F.L.

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What famed quarterback Tom Brady is up to now his NFL career is ... (Stuff.co.nz)

He has a cameo role in the Jane Fonda movie 80 for Brady, but that's just for starters in a busy retirement schedule.

He also has an older son with actress Bridget Moynahan who lives in New York. And when you find something you love to do, you know, it’s hard to stop." Brady announced his retirement one day after attending the premiere of 80 for Brady – which comes out on Friday – in Los Angeles. You got to, you know, wake up every day with a purpose. * “You know, it’s just that’s what life is about.

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Patriots will push for Tom Brady to sign one-day deal, Robert Kraft ... (The Washington Post)

The Patriots owner said the organization "will do everything in our power" to have the quarterback officially retire with New England.

He’s a fierce competitor, but he brings love and a great warm feeling to everything he does.” Asked toward the end of the interview of he had any “parting words” for Brady, Kraft said, “Tommy, I’m always here for you. You are a part of our family. He helped the franchise win its first Super Bowl title and went on to win six altogether with New England in nine appearances on the NFL’s biggest stage. The past two seasons in Tampa Bay didn’t bring as much success — and included Brady Running back Emmitt Smith [returned to the Dallas Cowboys](https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1983306) to bid farewell in 2005 after playing his final two seasons for the Arizona Cardinals. Brady also won three NFL MVP awards over that span, but following reports over his final few seasons in New England of I loved it because his little daughter said — well, both of his kids, they call me RKK — and they said, ‘We miss you. I would have trouble ever believing there would be another one.” [put his name to one](https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2006/08/25/rice-signs-one-day-contract-retires/25884399007/) in 2006 with the San Francisco 49ers, for whom he set NFL receiving records over 16 years before moving on to brief stints with the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks. He really seemed happy, and they were happy. [growing tensions](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2018/01/06/a-patriots-breakup-looms-for-tom-brady-bill-belichick-and-robert-kraft-or-does-it/?itid=lk_inline_manual_13) with Coach [Bill Belichick](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/01/05/tom-bradys-fanatical-aversion-to-injuries-could-be-the-patriots-fatal-flaw-espn-report-says/?itid=lk_inline_manual_13), the quarterback [left the Patriots](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/03/17/tom-brady-signs-tampa-bay-buccaneers/?itid=lk_inline_manual_13) in March 2020 and latched on with the Buccaneers.

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What iconic moment would make a good Tom Brady statue at ... (NBC Sports Boston)

It's probably safe to assume that Tom Brady will have a statue built of him outside Gillette Stadium someday. So, what iconic moment from his Patriots ...

There are a lot of pictures of Brady at a podium or surrounded by a sea of people. Another passionate moment was when Brady grabbed the Lombardi Trophy after the historic comeback over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI and he screamed, Would you like the Brady 'Let's go!' at the end of his run into the stadium?" That to me is a fair encapsulation of who he was as a competitor -- a fiery guy, maniacal. "Would you like to see the Brady on one knee signaling a first down after he juked Brian Urlacher? That to me is Tom Brady.

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NFL legend Tom Brady retires at 45, insisting this time it's 'for good' (New Zealand Herald)

Tom Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement. Brady — the most successful quarterback in NFL ...

Louis Rams in the Super Bowl that capped the 2001 season and he and New England coach Bill Belichick were well on their way to becoming the most successful coach-QB duo in football history. He is the only player to win more than five Super Bowls and has been MVP of the game five times. He played in one game as a rookie, completing one of three passes for six yards. The movie tells the story of four lifelong friends, played by Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field, who went to a Super Bowl to see Brady play. More Super Bowl wins came after the 2003 and 2004 seasons. “I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning, I figured I’d just press record and let you guys know first,” Brady says in the video. A year ago when he retired, it was in the form of a long Instagram post. The Buccaneers — with whom he won a Super Bowl two seasons ago — made the playoffs again this season, losing in their playoff opener. And when you find something you love to do, you know, it’s hard to stop. “I really thank you guys so much, to every single one of you for supporting me. He retires at age 45, the owner of numerous passing records in an unprecedented 23-year career. You only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year.

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