At 41 years old and with hundreds of millions in the bank, it’s not unusual to wonder if New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady is considering hanging up his cleats sometime soon.
However, the journey from sixth-round pick to greatest of all time (GOAT) has been nothing if not unusual, and it appears that journey will continue well into the future. (RELATED: Here’s How Much Money Tom Brady Has Sacrificed To Make The Patriots Better)
Tom Brady to Jim Gray on Westwood One Sports on Monday:
Will you return in 2019 and play a full season?
“I absolutely believe I will. I know I’ve talked about it a long time. I have goals to play not only next year but beyond that.”
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) December 26, 2018
“I absolutely believe I will [play next season],” Brady told Westwood One Sports on Wednesday. “I have goals to play not only next year, but beyond that.”
Brady has long expressed his desire to play into his mid-to-late-40s and, at this point, why would anyone doubt him?
News story: Tom Brady tells @westwood1sports he’s a “very, very lucky man” as he reaffirms his plans to play in 2019 and beyond. https://t.co/kxvVCX5JSl
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 26, 2018
Statistically, Brady has shown no signs of decline. This season, the star quarterback has passed for over 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns once again.
Even as one of the oldest players in the league, it sure seems like the GOAT has a lot left to give to the game.
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