Tom Brady Originally Wanted To Retire With This Team

BYAlexander ColeUpdated on September 26, 20223.5K Views

Tom Brady

Tom Brady had a specific team in mind following his final year with the Patriots.

Tom Brady is one of the greatest team sport athletes of all time as he currently has seven Super Bowl titles and a plethora of accolades at the quarterback position. After spending 20 years with the New England Patriots, Brady is now a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he won a title just last year. Now, he is going into his second season with the team and there is a real belief that he can get them right back to another Super Bowl.

When Brady decided to leave the Patriots in 2020, there were various teams looking to sign him. The Tennesee Titans were rumored to be in the running for Brady, and the San Francisco 49ers were as well. According to Seth Wickersham’s book It’s Better to Be Feared: The New England Patriots Dynasty, Brady reportedly admitted to former teammate Wes Welker that he wanted to retire as a member of the 49ers.

Tom Brady Originally Wanted To Retire With This Team

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Brady has always stated that the 49ers helped him fall in love with the game, so it only makes sense that he would have this kind of take. In the end, however, the 49ers weren't keen on Brady as they felt like he was coming up on the end of his career and that he simply wasn't an elite QB anymore. This backfired spectacularly on the 49ers, who struggled last season and are now dealing with a QB battle that is less than inspiring.

While Brady didn't exactly get his wish, he still came out ahead, which has been the story all throughout the quarterback's career.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.