Tom Brady's father recalls his son's crazy routine after un-retiring
After Tom Brady's six-week retirement in 2022, fans, pundits, and analysts questioned the quarterback's commitment to football. As the season wore on, doubts began to grow about the quarterback's decision to continue playing. However, according to a story told by his father, the quarterback's level of commitment trounces many quarterbacks half his age.
Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Tom Brady Sr. revealed that he caught the quarterback throwing footballs in the rain as early as June. At 7:30 AM, the father and his wife went outside with their coats and umbrellas when they found the quarterback.
“He was outside with his shoulder pads on and his helmet on, and he was throwing the ball and running around. I said, 'What in the world are you doing?' He said, 'Sometimes, we have to play in the rain.' I’m thinking, 'It’s the middle of frickin’ June. Why don’t you come with us and have a cup of coffee?'”
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Just eight months later, the quarterback would hang up his helmet for the last time. Sitting on a beach, the quarterback took to social media and posted a short video of himself announcing his retirement. Fans, pundits, and analysts immediately felt a sense of deja vu as the quarterback took the same step exactly one year after his original announcement.
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Truly grateful on this day. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ https://t.co/j2s2sezvSS
Brady's original retirement lasted six weeks in 2022, leaving many fans speculating about how the next month will go for the quarterback. As it stands, the February 1st announcement is still not yet a week old. While that detail is the same, the quarterback's future plans are much more set in stone in 2023 than in 2022.
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Tommy, since I already wrote you a long retirement message last year, this time I shall say, welcome to the 2x retired club.
You’re a legend and you always will be, my friend ♥️🏉 @TomBrady https://t.co/88oWYvQtdo
In 2022, he had no plans for his next occupation immediately following his retirement. However, this year, he has a ten-year contract with FOX looming in his future.
For fans who have accepted his retirement, many are wondering if the quarterback will make good on the commitments he made during the previous offseason.
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