Tom Brady recently gave his first one-on-one interview since announcing his comeback. In it, Brady said he decided to return for the NFL after retiring for 40 days because he still loves the game and wants to avenge last season’s “bitter ending.”
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It’s hard to blame ESPN’s Tom VanHaaren for not asking Brady about the litany of unanswered questions surrounding his abrupt retirement and change of heart: Did he want Bruce Arians out? Was he actually close to joining the Dolphins as a minority owner? Brady’s people likely set strict parameters for the interview, and ESPN enjoys multiple partnerships with TB12 Inc., ranging from Brady’s “Man in the Arena” documentary series to an NFT offering with his memorabilia company. The purpose of the conversation seemed to be promoting Brady’s new golf collection which launched Tuesday.
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Brady will probably never address his bizarre and chaotic offseason. He can smoothly deflect questions in group interviews, and it’s not like Jim Gray is going to press him, either. Brady has his narrative, and he’s sticking to it.
But who could possibly believe him?
According to Brady, he spent time with his family reflecting on his decision to retire, only to get the feeling he should still be playing. Speaking of family, Brady made sure to mention how much he values Gisele and his children. “I know I don't have a lot left, I really do. I know I'm at the end of my career," Brady said. "I wish you could go forever, but it's just not and football comes at too high of a cost now. My kids are getting older and it's just getting harder and harder to miss these things.”
But apparently, Brady is OK missing those cherished fatherly activities for at least another year. He’s the quarterback who cried family.
Brady can keep spouting those lines, but unbiased parties know his explanation is bogus. Brady spent roughly one month with his family before deciding he wanted to play again. Either family time wasn’t what it was cracked up to be, or there were other factors at play.
Common sense points to the latter, even if Brady refuses to acknowledge it, and nobody is allowed to ask.
