Ah yes, it’s that time of year again … Rumors of a potential Tom Brady comeback are beginning to swirl.
It’s no secret that Brady’s broadcasting debut was met with many harsh reviews.
While it’s unfair to judge him on one game, there are insiders who believe he still has an itch to return to the field and wouldn’t mind putting his 10-year, $375 million FOX deal on hold.
The first moments of @TomBrady‘s broadcasting debut 👏 (via @NFLonFOX)
📺: #DALvsCLE on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/yeEfYMwJw8— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
Yeah, saw it 40 times and then he was terrible.
— Skimask Howie (Jewish Thunder) (@bobbynutzz) September 9, 2024
After Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered yet another concussion in Miami’s loss to the Buffalo Bills last night, speculation is mounting that the Fins may consider making another run at Brady.
With just three minutes remaining in the third quarter, Tagovailoa sustained a brutal hit that left him motionless on the field, reigniting fears about his long-term health and future in the league.
While Miami just signed Tagovailoa to an enormous four-year, $212 million contract extension, some feel the troubled quarterback should retire due to his reoccurring concussion problem.
That’s it….
NFL go ahead and do the right thing
Tua has had entirely way too many concussions
He need to retire for his longevity health concerns
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) September 13, 2024
Tua gets 93M no questions asked and probably 167M if he has to retire due to injury.
He fought back from absolutely horrifying concussions to lead the league in passing and earn that contract from the Dolphins.
He has to really consider hanging it up after tonight.
— nick wright (@getnickwright) September 13, 2024
Interestingly, polarizing personality and famed Boston sports fan, Bill Simmons, recently spoke about the chances of Brady making yet another NFL comeback.
“If there’s a team that has a chance to win a Super Bowl and there’s a Heaven Can Wait situation where something happens, I think he would come back,” Simmons said.
“I think up until he turns 50 years old, I will always believe there’s a chance he will come back because I think these guys are all wired the same way, boxers, actors, rappers, these dudes that have really achieved great stuff, once that switch gets turned off the only way you stop doing it is if your body is not cooperating anymore. If you feel like literally can’t do it.”
Simmons pointed to Brady’s impressive physique as a reason he might still be able to compete at the highest level.
“He’s in shape because he got super skinny there for a little bit. But, he’s not super skinny anymore,” Simmons added. “I never believe that guys are done unless their body definitely tells them they’re done.”
While some are sick and tired of the Brady-comeback rumors, Simmons revealed that the legendary quarterback was much closer to joining the San Francisco 49ers than people realize.
“I know that he was ready to comeback for the Niners, that was a true story. I’m 100% positive that that happened,” Simmons said. “He was like, hey, Shanahan, if anything happens to Brock Purdy, I’m right here.”
Tom Brady to the Miami Dolphins?!
He lives in the area, Miami has wanted him before, would he ever come back to the #NFL , to play with the Dolphins? Thoughts? @WEEI pic.twitter.com/ReZ4DYZAel— The Greg Hill Show (@TheGregHillShow) September 13, 2024
Brady, who grew up in San Mateo, California – just 19 miles from San Francisco – was a lifelong 49ers fan, making that opportunity even more enticing.
Shanahan admitted there was a time where Brady was on the top of their minds. However, with Purdy establishing himself as one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL, it’s safe to say that the TB12 ship has officially sailed.
That doesn’t mean there won’t be other teams who might interested.
“Listen, the odds of a quarterback on a top 5 team getting hurt in November or December are pretty low, but it does happen,” Simmons added. “I’m just saying for the rest of the 2020s until he hits 50, I’m not counting him out from coming back, and it’s not a take; I genuinely believe this.”
God-willing Tua is okay and we will get to see him again.
If he’s not, the only person that makes sense to replace them for this year is Tom Brady.
Tom lives right nearby, his kids live in Florida.
The #Dolphins previously tampered to try to sign him & they have HILL & WADDLE. pic.twitter.com/SBxQFyypE6
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 13, 2024
Of course, there’s the whole Las Vegas Raiders ownership situation. That has been a saga in its own right.
Brady has stated numerous times that he is done playing for good and won’t be making any more comebacks. However, most fans are smart enough to take those comments with a gallon of salt.
While the odds of it actually happening are extremely low, do you think there’s ANY chance the Dolphins go after Brady?
Tom Brady. Miami Dolphins. Make the call.
— Stugotz (@stugotz790) September 13, 2024
Bold prediction:
– Tom Brady comes out of retirement and joins the Miami Dolphins.
– Greg Olsen gets back into the booth.
All is good in the world again.
— Fazir Ali (@KingFazir) September 13, 2024
He lives in the Miami area and has shown plenty of interest in playing for the Dolphins in the past. As much as he wants to downplay it, we know how extreme the competitive itch is for Brady.
Adding to the intrigue are the rumors that he would love to extend the Super Bowl cushion between himself and Patrick Mahomes.
Hey, crazier things have happened…
Tom Brady when gets a phone call from the Dolphins tomorrow. #BUFvsMIA pic.twitter.com/J6RmSfkp6Q
— CHRISTOPHER❕❕ (@DamnitChristoff) September 13, 2024
