Tom Brady isn't making an NFL comeback from retirement, even after Philip Rivers took five years off and then suited up for the Indianapolis Colts at age 44.
But that's not because the GOAT, the legendary QB of both the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, doesn't think he could do it.
On the contrary: The 48-year old Brady is quite confident in himself.
On a recent podcast appearance, Brady said he'd need a month to get ready.
"I'd whoop a-- right now," Brady told Shaq and host Jared Greenberg. "Give me a month."
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Brady last played in the 2022 season with the Bucs, when he was 45. He went just 8-9 that season to close out his NFL career.
Now, he's happily holding down color commentator duties for the No. 1 Fox NFL team while also serving as a partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
There's no incentive for Brady to come back.
He also explains that it'd be tough to make the commitment for a full season. He thinks he could still get out there and win football games, but all the behind the scenes work that goes into completing an entire schedule would be a tougher thing to pursue at 48 years old.
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There are definitely football fans who would love to see Brady try. Nostalgia would be sky high for Pats fans.
Brady wouldn't get to play for New England, though, not with Drake Maye entrenched as franchise QB. He'd probably have to go to a less-than-ideal situation, which makes the whole idea even less appealing for Brady.
He still thinks he could get it done, though. You wouldn't expect any less confidence than that from the GOAT.
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