Tom Brady Addresses Unretiring?

We all know it would be TOO good to be true. As this week Tom Brady addresses unretiring, it couldn't come at a better, or worse time.

Entering NFL Season Week 6, we almost wish the season was over. To many it already is, with the Patriots dismal 1-4 record. We or at least some, can't believe the calls for the firing of Bill Belichick, the coach who helped lead our Patriots to a glorious twenty seasons, winning not one, but SIX Super Bowl rings. The Pats championship success story fueled the self esteem of our region, our home for so many years.

But now, our self esteem is crushed, wondering will we every see our winning team, A winning team back at Gillette every again? Television analysts say no. Former Coach Rex Ryan and others say our success ended when Brady walked out the door. Watching this clip is like seeing the climax of a horror movie in the opening credits:

After Tom Brady announced his leaving the Patriots on March 17, 2020, (yes, I remember the date) some thought that maybe a positive Patriots legacy could be decided in the competent hands of Belichick. After all for years we've been told, it's not just one man, it's the team that wins games.

Speaking of horror movies, that theory began to unravel when the very next year in his FIRST season with the Buccaneers, Brady took them to a Super Bowl win, the first time since 2003. By the way, did I mention that at the time of the win, Tom was the OLDEST quarterback in the NFL, defeating the YOUNGEST, up and coming star Patrick Mahomes?

In a desperate Hail Mary, I found this article with Tom sharing thoughts about actually UNRETIRING. On a recent podcast he said unretirement only happens once. According to CBS Sports Tom says:

"My parents would call, my kids would call. They'd kill me. I wouldn't be around by tonight," Brady said. "As I said, you're only allowed one un-retirement. And I've used it up."

Tom deserves the most happiness in retirement, giving us twenty amazing seasons, six Super Bowl rings, and the best team a football fan can dream of. To want Tom back while a dream come true, would be selfish, wouldn't it?

Well we always have the Bruins. 

It's been a few days since Aaron Rodgers' season-ending injury occurred, but it's still all anyone is talking about in the NFL. I feel really bad for both Rodgers and the Jets. Rodgers may not be the NFL's most well-liked quarterback, but there's also some natural hate that comes with being on top, so Rodgers has had to deal with that his whole career. I don't blame him for having a chip on his shoulder, if he does. Also, the Jets thought they finally had their perfect fit for a quarterback in Rodgers. There was so much excitement around him coming to the Jets. Then, within the first five minutes of Rodgers' first game with the Jets, he got injured. So, his season is over. You can't make this stuff up, kids. So, who could replace Aaron Rodgers with the New York Jets?

A lot of different names are being brought up in regards to the Jets' new quarterback. According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini and CBS Sports' Josina Anderson, the team is not interested in bringing on two of the rumored players to join the Jets: Tom Brady and Colin Kaepernick. Moreover, Jordan Schultz has also stated that Kaepernick's agent actually reached out to the Jets. But, they're saying it's a no for Brady and Kaepernick. Even so, I'm including Brady on this list, because there is still a lot of speculation around him surprising people and possibly stepping in for Rodgers.

I hope that whoever the Jets brings on does well for the team, because they deserve to have a good run. I also hope Rodgers heals up completely. It would be a shame for that play on Monday to be his final play of his career. Read on for five quarterbacks who could replace Aaron Rodgers with the New York Jets. Reach out to me with your thoughts here.

Zach Wilson was the Jets’ No. 2 pick in 2021. He filled in for Rodgers in Monday’s game and was impressive. He threw a touchdown and an interception in the team’s stu22-16 overtime win. Maybe the Jets should just stick with him?

Teddy Bridgewater spent a preseason with the Jets in 2018, but he was traded to the Saints. He's currently Jared Goff’s backup with the Detroit Lions, but Bridgewater will be a free agent after this season. Also, the Lions have rookie Hendon Hooker recovering from a knee injury, so if Hooker is healthy, Bridgewater could become available.

The Jets allegedly inquired about Matthew Stafford before getting Aaron Rodgers over the offseason. So, they obviously like what he offers. In the end, L.A. didn't trade Stafford, but things are different now. Stafford is only earning a $1.5 million salary in 2023, but he also has big bonuses coming the next four years. The Rams could trade Stafford, but just like last season, it's all about dollars and cents and if it financially makes any sense.

As a Michigan State University graduate, I'm a big Kirk Cousins fan. He's a free agent in 2024, and the Vikings didn't extend him before the season. What are they thinking? Anyway, the Vikings had a great season in 2022. Cousins is also positive and has said good things about Rodgers. If the Jets need someone by mid-season, maybe it's a crazy thought, but some are speculating that Cousins could land with the Jets.

While fans are still speculating that Tom Brady could step in for Aaron Rodgers, that rumor seems to be over. The New York Jets won's be calling on Brady, according to The Athletic.