Originally posted by NINERFORLIFE12:
Imo, Brady knowing JG was gone. Retired to get out of his final year of his contract, in hopes of the Niners signing him. Niners said no, and he went back to TB. Never intended on retiring, wanted to make a one year run with his favorite SB roster team, and ride off into the sunset.
Living in CT, for Brady's entire career, and living around pats fans…Brady not ever putting on a SF jersey just made my day. Worst fan base in sports 🖕 Brady
Retiring doesn't get him out of the last year of his deal. Tampa still owns his rights so nobody can just try to sign Tom, but you can trade for those rights if Tampa is willing to trade them and you can agree on compensation.
Tampa HC Bruce Arians said they negotiations for his rights start at multiple first round picks.