The future member of Hall of Fame did an announcement via social networks that he will return. This season will be the twenty third of his career as a professional player. This new it is a bit controversial because of Tom Brady said six weeks ago that he was going to retire definitely.
Less than two month and a half it lasted retirement of the American quarterback. The chosen team is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team said some weeks ago that he could come back whenever he wants.
“In this last two months, I realized that my place in on the pitch and not with the crown. That time will come. But is not now. I love my teammates and the support of my family. They do all possible. I will be back for my 23º season in Tampa. Unfinished business”.
Brady announced his retirement the last February 1st. He left his team when they won his seventh ring of Super Bowl. This is a relevant datum because of was his first season as Bucaneers player. Previously, he was two decades with the New England Patriots, who selected him in the six round of the Draft 2000. He won six Super Bowls in just nine appearances.
“Simply, I will take the things as they come. I think this is the best way to say and I don´t think anything, your know, never say never“. This was some statement of Tom Brady said on the podcast of Jim Gray “Let´s go”, the last February 8th.
At the beginning of the month, the Buccaneers said that the doors were open to the American quarterback, in the case he wants to back. The head coach of the Florida´s team, Bruce Arians said this in the NFL Combine of this year: “That door is never closed. Whenever Tom wants to back, he returns. We will have enough money for him”.
Brady is under contract with the Buccaneers, who still is owner of his rights.
In summary, this is a great new for all the fans of Buccaneers and for all the people that like NFL. Let´s see if Tom (with 44 years old) will be able to win one more Super Bowl.
Jorge Barbero