Brady is retiring. Long live the Buccaneers

[King Bootz]

Definitely the beginning of the end. He's practiced 3 of the last 6 practices, taking more time off than usual. Enjoy it everyone.

I just hope it's not an Andrew Luck situation where he retires in the middle of the preseason

I don't see him going out that way. But I would be lying if I said it hadn't crossed my mind.

[Doooshnzl]

This “approved absence” feels a bit hinky to me. If they knew of this before camp opened, why did they not speak of it till today? Not newsworthy? Nuh uh says I.

Probably nothing….

[Grahamburn]

He just practiced yesterday. Wasn't Luck being completely held out of practices at that time? I don't see the comparison.

That would be an awful thing to do to this organization and his teammates that re-signed here to play with him. No way can I see him doing that.

[Kress]

This “approved absence” feels a bit hinky to me. If they knew of this before camp opened, why did they not speak of it till today? Not newsworthy? Nuh uh says I.

Probably nothing….

They announced that his first press conference was going to be his only one. They knew this was coming.

Ain't skurred.

[King Bootz]

The more people say they aren't scared/worried, the more they really are.Even when there is no true reason to be.

[Cheb]

The more people say they aren't scared/worried, the more they really are.Even when there is no true reason to be.

I disagree.

Even in the worst case scenario and Brady retires right now, it's not like we didn't know that the Brady was going to leave eventually. Hell, he already did once. If he decides he'd rather make movies or announce or whatever, we still have a strong roster in a very weak division.

We'd be disappointed, sure, but we'd be okay.

[Kress]

We'd be disappointed, sure, but we'd be okay.

Sure, but going from Super Bowl contender to "okay" is a kick to the jimmies. We all know our season hinges on Brady, hence the bunched panties.

[The Outsider]

Clearly we'd go to the next-best thing and reacquire Mike Glennon.

[nybf]

This “approved absence” feels a bit hinky to me. If they knew of this before camp opened, why did they not speak of it till today? Not newsworthy? Nuh uh says I.

Probably nothing….

Sure. First day - Brady is gonna skip out on a week and a half.

Day 1 - why
Day 2 - why
Day 3 - why
Day 4 - why
Day 5 - why
Day 6 - why
Day 7 - why
Day 8 - why
Day 9 - why
Day 10 - why
Day 11 - why
Day 12 - why
Day 13 - why
Day 14 - why
Day 15 - why
Day 16 - why

Why?

[Moozician]

I dunno... We still own the rights to Jake Plummer?

[MJW]

The more people say they aren't scared/worried, the more they really are.Even when there is no true reason to be.

I disagree.

Even in the worst case scenario and Brady retires right now, it's not like we didn't know that the Brady was going to leave eventually. Hell, he already did once. If he decides he'd rather make movies or announce or whatever, we still have a strong roster in a very weak division.

We'd be disappointed, sure, but we'd be okay.

If that happened, how fast does Licht call Lynch about Jimmy G? Think John would do us a solid, what with our history together?

Seeing this offense run by Blaine Gabbert for 17 games would be like giving the keys of a McLaren Elva to Kelsey Grammar.

[MJW]

He just practiced yesterday. Wasn't Luck being completely held out of practices at that time? I don't see the comparison.

That would be an awful thing to do to this organization and his teammates that re-signed here to play with him. No way can I see him doing that.

Also this.

Odds are, the amount of time was pretty arbitrary, and he's dealing with the same kinds of personal family shit most parents/spouses/children have to at some point in their lives. One of his parents is dying. Someone is very sick. One of his kids is having emotional problems and needs their dad around right now. Something like that. Human Being stuff.

The next most likely scenario? He negotiated this as part of coming back. There's no reason he should spend a month in Training Camp. So they agreed to give him a couple extra weeks off after making an initial appearance.

After that, he has a major medical issue, perhaps something from off the field, and he's waiting on tests/etc.

After that, I might start thinking "second thoughts." But I consider that very long odds. It just doesn't seem like something he'd do to his teammates, like you said.

[Nano]

Seeing this offense run by Blaine Gabbert for 17 games would be like giving the keys of a McLaren Elva to Kelsey Grammar.

That would be incredibly depressing. 17 games of Gabbert/Trask and then you realize that this season is the high water mark of the next 5 years

[Grahamburn]

He just practiced yesterday. Wasn't Luck being completely held out of practices at that time? I don't see the comparison.

That would be an awful thing to do to this organization and his teammates that re-signed here to play with him. No way can I see him doing that.

Also this.

Odds are, the amount of time was pretty arbitrary, and he's dealing with the same kinds of personal family shit most parents/spouses/children have to at some point in their lives. One of his parents is dying. Someone is very sick. One of his kids is having emotional problems and needs their dad around right now. Something like that. Human Being stuff.

The next most likely scenario? He negotiated this as part of coming back. There's no reason he should spend a month in Training Camp. So they agreed to give him a couple extra weeks off after making an initial appearance.

After that, he has a major medical issue, perhaps something from off the field, and he's waiting on tests/etc.

After that, I might start thinking "second thoughts." But I consider that very long odds. It just doesn't seem like something he'd do to his teammates, like you said.

Of course. Could be any number of things. Could have been a compromise with his wife/kids to put in some quality time before the grind of the season starts.

[Defense5599]

Also this.

Odds are, the amount of time was pretty arbitrary, and he's dealing with the same kinds of personal family shit most parents/spouses/children have to at some point in their lives. One of his parents is dying. Someone is very sick. One of his kids is having emotional problems and needs their dad around right now. Something like that. Human Being stuff.

The next most likely scenario? He negotiated this as part of coming back. There's no reason he should spend a month in Training Camp. So they agreed to give him a couple extra weeks off after making an initial appearance.

After that, he has a major medical issue, perhaps something from off the field, and he's waiting on tests/etc.

After that, I might start thinking "second thoughts." But I consider that very long odds. It just doesn't seem like something he'd do to his teammates, like you said.

Of course. Could be any number of things. Could have been a compromise with his wife/kids to put in some quality time before the grind of the season starts.

Or it could be financial matters. It was reported that he got swindled out of millions in a fraudulent investment scheme.

[Miller4Prez64]

Tom was pretty vocal about how his dedication to football has ruined his family life, it wouldn’t shock me if Gisele only said he could come back if he’s willing to take time for his kids.

[The Outsider]

Of course. Could be any number of things. Could have been a compromise with his wife/kids to put in some quality time before the grind of the season starts.

Or it could be financial matters. It was reported that he got swindled out of millions in a fraudulent investment scheme.

That makes zero sense. How would him being away from football impact their financial matters? On top of this Gisele is one of the wealthiest women in the world. Their combined net worth is ~650 million dollars. Even if they were scammed for 50-100 million bucks it's not a devastating blow that they can't recover from, in fact they'd recoup that money within a couple of years.

[TonyLip]

Heck.
I figgered he left to go talk to Marpet et al about coming back to football since our current LINE won’t keep the wolves off of him…….

…..in ANY Stadium (fact)

[nybf]

Or it could be financial matters. It was reported that he got swindled out of millions in a fraudulent investment scheme.

That makes zero sense. How would him being away from football impact their financial matters? On top of this Gisele is one of the wealthiest women in the world. Their combined net worth is ~650 million dollars. Even if they were scammed for 50-100 million bucks it's not a devastating blow that they can't recover from, in fact they'd recoup that money within a couple of years.

He's going to take over the investigation. Him and Gronk. And during their crime fighting adventures, they'll try to convince each other their 2022 football decision is the right one.

[IronDog]

Clearly we'd go to the next-best thing and reacquire Mike Glennon.

Was thinking pulling Fitzmagic out of retirement.

[IronDog]

That makes zero sense. How would him being away from football impact their financial matters? On top of this Gisele is one of the wealthiest women in the world. Their combined net worth is ~650 million dollars. Even if they were scammed for 50-100 million bucks it's not a devastating blow that they can't recover from, in fact they'd recoup that money within a couple of years.

He's going to take over the investigation. Him and Gronk. And during their crime fighting adventures, they'll try to convince each other their 2022 football decision is the right one.

This is the most credible thing I've read on the subject in TD this week.

Well stated good sir!

[The Outsider]

That makes zero sense. How would him being away from football impact their financial matters? On top of this Gisele is one of the wealthiest women in the world. Their combined net worth is ~650 million dollars. Even if they were scammed for 50-100 million bucks it's not a devastating blow that they can't recover from, in fact they'd recoup that money within a couple of years.

He's going to take over the investigation. Him and Gronk. And during their crime fighting adventures, they'll try to convince each other their 2022 football decision is the right one.

I'd watch that show every week.

[nybf]

He's going to take over the investigation. Him and Gronk. And during their crime fighting adventures, they'll try to convince each other their 2022 football decision is the right one.

I'd watch that show every week.

Week 2 is going to be awesome!

[Kress]

The week 3 plot twist is when we find out that Gronk was the one who swindled Brady.

[Rocker]

The week 3 plot twist is when we find out that Gronk was the one who swindled Brady.

Those damned ultra comfy dress/athletic/sneaker/wedding shoes will be the downfall of the Bucs!

[Buc2]

So, according to a Pat McAffee tweet a couple of days ago, it’s a work/life balance issue. Like, maybe the Brady’s already had plans for an August family vacation back when he was “retired.”

[Defense5599]

Or it could be financial matters. It was reported that he got swindled out of millions in a fraudulent investment scheme.

That makes zero sense. How would him being away from football impact their financial matters? On top of this Gisele is one of the wealthiest women in the world. Their combined net worth is ~650 million dollars. Even if they were scammed for 50-100 million bucks it's not a devastating blow that they can't recover from, in fact they'd recoup that money within a couple of years.

He may need to be giving information to the authorities, that's why.

[The Outsider]

That makes zero sense. How would him being away from football impact their financial matters? On top of this Gisele is one of the wealthiest women in the world. Their combined net worth is ~650 million dollars. Even if they were scammed for 50-100 million bucks it's not a devastating blow that they can't recover from, in fact they'd recoup that money within a couple of years.

He may need to be giving information to the authorities, that's why.

Dawg, if its a financial matter his CPA and attorney can handle virtually all of that unless he's being deposed. Which we'd have heard about.

[IronDog]

That makes zero sense. How would him being away from football impact their financial matters? On top of this Gisele is one of the wealthiest women in the world. Their combined net worth is ~650 million dollars. Even if they were scammed for 50-100 million bucks it's not a devastating blow that they can't recover from, in fact they'd recoup that money within a couple of years.

He may need to be giving information to the authorities, that's why.

I don't know, but if I lost 1/7th of my net worth, that would be somewhat significant in my book.

[nybf]

He may need to be giving information to the authorities, that's why.

I don't know, but if I lost 1/7th of my net worth, that would be somewhat significant in my book.

Outsider never said it wasn't significant.

it's not a devastating blow that they can't recover from

If your net worth is in that range, the same applies.

[IronDog]

Granted. But I'd love to be in a position to find out.

[The Outsider]

He may need to be giving information to the authorities, that's why.

I don't know, but if I lost 1/7th of my net worth, that would be somewhat significant in my book.

This is because you don't realize how much that amount of money literally changes the world you live in.

[King Bootz]

Well this doesn't sound encouraging.

[nybf]

And people wanted the Bucs to announce his leave before training camp. People really wanted 3 extra weeks of doom posting. For what?

[The Outsider]

Sigh.