Tom Brady returns to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Last February 1st, the sports world lamented the retirement of the Tamba Bay quarterback, Tom Bradywho at that time officially announced that he would not return to the gridirons of the NFL after 22 seasons where he achieved seven Super Bowl rings.

However, everything took a turn a little over a month after that decision, since the 44-year-old quarterback surprised by announcing on their social networks that he did not retire from the NFL and that he will dispute his season number 23 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“These last two months I have realized that my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That moment will come. But it is not now. I love my teammates and I love my family who supports me. They make it all possible. I’m back for my 23rd season in Tampa“, wrote Brady.

WHY DID YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND?

You could say that There’s nothing else Tom Brady has to prove to the NFL.. Not only does he have seven championship rings – six of them with the New England Patriotsthere is one with Tampa Bay Buccaneers – but its history is much bigger than the titles.

named five-time Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV), the NFL MVP in 2007, 2010 and 2017 – also an NFL Offensive Player in those first two years –, Brady has other recognitions such as Comeback Player of the Year (2009), three times a member of the first team All-Pro (2007, 2010 and 2017), in addition to three other in the second team (2005, 2016 and 2021) and 15 nominations to the Pro Bowhe.

historical leader of the NFL in yards (84,520), touchdowns aerial (624) and complete passes (7,263), among many other records, Brady He has been a five-time leader in touchdown passes (2002, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2021), four times in passing yards (2005, 2007, 2017, 2021), twice in passer rating (2007, 2010), as well as once time in percentage of completions (2007), so no wonder he is unanimously named in the League’s 100th anniversary team.

But even with all this, his career had not had the expected end. Although he came from behind and was close to a historic comeback like the ones he knows how to do, a pass from Matthew Stafford with Cooper Kupp put the Los Angeles Rams in a field goal position and the Los Angeles team won their Round game Divisional (30-27), to later arrive and win the Super Bowl LVI in his own home, the SoFi Stadium.

that match, Brady completed 30 of his 54 passes for 329 yards. for a touchdown and an interception…TB12, which next August 3 will be 45 years oldnot only will he be the oldest active player, but he will start another season with the illusion of returning to the Great Game and extend its already successful history.

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