The Patriots season is over after falling short to the "Patriots of the South" the Tennesee Titans Saturday Night. The Titans lead by a bruising running attack from Derrick Henry ran through the Patriots top ranked defense like the koolaid man bursts through a wall. This wasnt just a loss to end the season it was a loss that had made everyone question if the 20 year dynasty is over.
Tom Brady is a free agent for the first time in his first ballot hall of fame career and many think he will depart foxboro and play for another team. This idea has been building all season long since Brady negotiated his contract to void following the 2019 season and did not allow the Patriots to franchise tag him. So what teams are possibilities for Brady to play for?
Well the list is not as long as you'd think. Alot of factors come into play. First and foremost does Brady think he can win a chamionship. This is huge. The Patriots have been superbowl contender ever since Bradys first year as a starter. Brady has never had a losing season as a starter. He's not going to go to a team that has a losing culture. That takes out Miami who many have rumored him being interested in.
He needs to trust his offensive line. This rules out the LA Chargers. They couldnt protect Philip Rivers all season long. Rivers rarely had the time needed to throw which resulted in him rushing his decisions and turning the ball over in crunch time.
He has to get along with the coach. This rules out the Los Vegas Rams. I just don't see Brady and Jon Grudens personalities meshing.
Jerry Jones interfering with football operations in Dallas is the only reason Brady needs to avoid Dallas.
Bradys going to asses all his options and feel the love that free agents get he'll feel appreciated and leverage the Patriots for a 2 or 3 year contract. He's going to finish out his career as a Patriot and he and Belichick will continue to chase that elusive 7th ring.
If you think he's going to retire now after his final throw was a pick six then you clearly don't know Thomas Edward Patrick Brady. He's just too much a competator to go out like that.
On a related note don't be surprised if Phillip Rivers plays for Tampa Bay next season.
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