2022 opponents

[BJJ34]

Well that Steeler game is a must see for me and my dad.

[Redrum]

Definitely a tough looking schedule. We could have a ton of change this off-season as well.

[Miller4Prez64]

Crazy that the Bucs and Chiefs will end up playing three meaningful games against each other in Tampa over the course of three years as out of conference opponents.

[ATrain]

CJ Stroud, welcome to Tampa!

[BJJ34]

The one thing I want to note:

We don’t know what half of these teams will look like.

The Pack could lose ARod.

The Steelers will certainly look different with a new QB. Seattle could potentially deal Russell Wilson for a king’s ransom.

Cleveland could move on from Baker and look different as well.

Some of these teams could have top 10 picks still. Which is crazy given their 2021 records.

[nybf]

Well that Steeler game is a must see for me and my dad.

iabl tailgate

The board can chip in to fly mdb up so we can record the "big bj and mdb show"

[13F11B]

So, they alternate 9-8 home vs 8-9 away?

[nybf]

So, they alternate 9-8 home vs 8-9 away?

Yes. But don't be surprised when the NFL moves a home game to Germany next year.

[13F11B]

So, they alternate 9-8 home vs 8-9 away?

Yes. But don't be surprised when the NFL moves a home game to Germany next year.

They should move the 'odd' away game to Germany.

[BJJ34]

Well that Steeler game is a must see for me and my dad.

iabl tailgate

The board can chip in to fly mdb up so we can record the "big bj and mdb show"

My knowledge of division 3 linemen isn’t enough to keep up with Mdb. I’d have a stroke trying to understand what he was saying too.

[King Bootz]

The one thing I want to note:

We don’t know what half of these teams will look like.

The Pack could lose ARod.

The Steelers will certainly look different with a new QB. Seattle could potentially deal Russell Wilson for a king’s ransom.

Cleveland could move on from Baker and look different as well.

Some of these teams could have top 10 picks still. Which is crazy given their 2021 records.

We dont know what this team will look like.

[13F11B]

We dont know what this team will look like.

It will be interesting to see how things rotate around this off-season.

[acmillis]

Murderers row

[BJJ34]

The whole AFC north/NFC west is a killer combo for games…

The Falcons and Panthers have to play most of this schedule too… imagine how their fans feel.

[Pirate Life]

Could potentially see 9 games against teams with new QBs. Could see the rest of the division with new QBs if Ryan retires, could see Wilson with the Saints instead of Seattle. I don't think Carolina goes with either Cam or Darnold next season either. Cleveland, Seattle and Pittsburgh likely have new QBs as well. Hell, possibly the 49ers too and make it 10.

[CannonFire]

Looks like a potentially very easy schedule. Atl and Carolina will still suck. Regardless of who's on the Saints, that's two losses. NFC West? Seattle stinks, SF is mediocre at best, AZ is decent, and LA is really good. Green Bay with no Rodgers or Adams? LOL, not scared there. AFC North? Cincy will be really good, but Baltimore isn't anything special, Pittsburgh and Cleveland will stink. Dallas should be good again.

The only games that will be tough are Cincy, Dallas, and both NO games. Other than that, the rest shouldn't be that much of a struggle.

[Digital_Damage]

Well that Steeler game is a must see for me and my dad.

iabl tailgate

The board can chip in to fly mdb up so we can record the "big mdb bj show"

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[Nano]

If we lose the core this offseason(Brady, Gronk, AB, Arians, Godwin, etc) then that'd be a fun schedule that'd probably get us the #1 overall pick in 2023 lol.

[Cheb]

If we lose the core this offseason(Brady, Gronk, AB, Arians, Godwin, etc) then that'd be a fun schedule that'd probably get us the #1 overall pick in 2023 lol.

Possible.

If Brady rides off into the sunset, I expect regression to our historical mean in a big way after an enormous amount of roster turnover.

[wesmon]

If we lose the core this offseason(Brady, Gronk, AB, Arians, Godwin, etc) then that'd be a fun schedule that'd probably get us the #1 overall pick in 2023 lol.

Possible.

If Brady rides off into the sunset, I expect regression to our historical mean in a big way after an enormous amount of roster turnover.

And if Brady retires you've got to figure Arians and the coaching staff will bail too

[MJW]

If we lose the core this offseason(Brady, Gronk, AB, Arians, Godwin, etc) then that'd be a fun schedule that'd probably get us the #1 overall pick in 2023 lol.

I just can't see it, unless Brady decides he's done, which it really doesn't sound like he's remotely ready to do.

I would bet serious money we enter 2022 with Arians, Brady, and most of our key free agents. Can't say what'll happen with the Coordinators. But we have good candidates in-house if they do leave.

I just don't get the impression at all this is a Last Dance. I think we'll bring back who we can, lean a little harder on the 2021 class, and try to squeeze out one more Ring.

The reckoning is coming in 2023, though. I feel fairly confident in that. Way too much money to pay out, and frankly, not confident Brady will have a ton left after another 20-25 games.

[AJPG]

Bring it.

[Primeminister]

If we lose the core this offseason(Brady, Gronk, AB, Arians, Godwin, etc) then that'd be a fun schedule that'd probably get us the #1 overall pick in 2023 lol.

I just can't see it, unless Brady decides he's done, which it really doesn't sound like he's remotely ready to do.

I would bet serious money we enter 2022 with Arians, Brady, and most of our key free agents. Can't say what'll happen with the Coordinators. But we have good candidates in-house if they do leave.

I just don't get the impression at all this is a Last Dance. I think we'll bring back who we can, lean a little harder on the 2021 class, and try to squeeze out one more Ring.

The reckoning is coming in 2023, though. I feel fairly confident in that. Way too much money to pay out, and frankly, not confident Brady will have a ton left after another 20-25 games.

After a few recent quotes I actually think there is a serious chance this is Brady’s last run. If we lose Godwin and several of pieces it will definitely be his last run.

[kaimaru]

I just can't see it, unless Brady decides he's done, which it really doesn't sound like he's remotely ready to do.

I would bet serious money we enter 2022 with Arians, Brady, and most of our key free agents. Can't say what'll happen with the Coordinators. But we have good candidates in-house if they do leave.

I just don't get the impression at all this is a Last Dance. I think we'll bring back who we can, lean a little harder on the 2021 class, and try to squeeze out one more Ring.

The reckoning is coming in 2023, though. I feel fairly confident in that. Way too much money to pay out, and frankly, not confident Brady will have a ton left after another 20-25 games.

After a few recent quotes I actually think there is a serious chance this is Brady’s last run. If we lose Godwin and several of pieces it will definitely be his last run.

That's not what that this SI article Sep 29, 2021 says. He is planning to play next year and then he will see. Maybe one or perhaps two more years.

https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2021/0 ... -date-2024

As far as I could find, that was the latest interview where he was asking about retirement.

[BJJ34]

I just can't see it, unless Brady decides he's done, which it really doesn't sound like he's remotely ready to do.

I would bet serious money we enter 2022 with Arians, Brady, and most of our key free agents. Can't say what'll happen with the Coordinators. But we have good candidates in-house if they do leave.

I just don't get the impression at all this is a Last Dance. I think we'll bring back who we can, lean a little harder on the 2021 class, and try to squeeze out one more Ring.

The reckoning is coming in 2023, though. I feel fairly confident in that. Way too much money to pay out, and frankly, not confident Brady will have a ton left after another 20-25 games.

After a few recent quotes I actually think there is a serious chance this is Brady’s last run. If we lose Godwin and several of pieces it will definitely be his last run.

Haven’t seen anything to suggest this unless Gisele has been tired of him coming home a little beat up or sore. Tom’s looked competitive all season. The fact he reacted the way he did against the Saints shows me he’s got the fire still
In him. You think he really wants to end his career going 0-4 against a team, even if he were to go 2-0 in the postseason. I can’t see him retiring.

[uscbucsfan]

After a few recent quotes I actually think there is a serious chance this is Brady’s last run. If we lose Godwin and several of pieces it will definitely be his last run.

That's not what that this SI article Sep 29, 2021 says. He is planning to play next year and then he will see. Maybe one or perhaps two more years.

https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2021/0 ... -date-2024

As far as I could find, that was the latest interview where he was asking about retirement.

He said in a radio interview that he would never do a farewell tour and wouldn't announce his retirement until its time. He also said in a different interview that it's getting more difficult to be away from his kids and on the road.

This season appears to have taken a toll, going from he'll play to 50 to talking like this.

[Primeminister]

That's not what that this SI article Sep 29, 2021 says. He is planning to play next year and then he will see. Maybe one or perhaps two more years.

https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2021/0 ... -date-2024

As far as I could find, that was the latest interview where he was asking about retirement.

He said in a radio interview that he would never do a farewell tour and wouldn't announce his retirement until its time. He also said in a different interview that it's getting more difficult to be away from his kids and on the road.

This season appears to have taken a toll, going from he'll play to 50 to talking like this.

That’s the vibe I’ve gotten. He mentioned how he is missing his son’s football games and other important things due to his career.

[MJW]

Tom is not going to retire if there's any football left in his body. This is one thing I'm certain of. He's been saying for years and years that there's NOTHING he enjoys like he enjoys being an NFL quarterback, and he'll play until he can't play anymore.

[Primeminister]

Tom is not going to retire if there's any football left in his body. This is one thing I'm certain of. He's been saying for years and years that there's NOTHING he enjoys like he enjoys being an NFL quarterback, and he'll play until he can't play anymore.

His desire to actually be there for his sons right now is starting to win out and I can’t blame him. I’ve never heard Tom sound closer to retirement than now. Before now Brady always sounded defiant about continuing to play. Now he sounds like it’s costing him something & that something might be worth more than his love for the game.

[MJW]

Tom is not going to retire if there's any football left in his body. This is one thing I'm certain of. He's been saying for years and years that there's NOTHING he enjoys like he enjoys being an NFL quarterback, and he'll play until he can't play anymore.

His desire to actually be there for his sons right now is starting to win out and I can’t blame him. I’ve never heard Tom sound closer to retirement than now. Before now Brady always sounded defiant about continuing to play. Now he sounds like it’s costing him something & that something might be worth more than his love for the game.

Yeah, that's true. Kids can change your priorities quickly. I can't argue.

I'd still be shocked if this is it. He's playing too well, and the team's odds in 2022 look to be excellent again. Also, Tom is - in his own quiet way - a brilliant self-promoter. I can't imagine he'd eschew the opportunity to do a "last hurrah" tour of sorts. Lotta NFTs and whatnot to be sold.

[King Bootz]

Tom is not going to retire if there's any football left in his body. This is one thing I'm certain of. He's been saying for years and years that there's NOTHING he enjoys like he enjoys being an NFL quarterback, and he'll play until he can't play anymore.

His desire to actually be there for his sons right now is starting to win out and I can’t blame him. I’ve never heard Tom sound closer to retirement than now. Before now Brady always sounded defiant about continuing to play. Now he sounds like it’s costing him something & that something might be worth more than his love for the game.

I won't pretend to know how long a 44 year old playing at a high level intends to play. That said,, he has an obligation to his children and family and that's time you do not get back. He's made it very clear that when he retires it won't be because his body or heart is out of it. It'll be because of his family and wanting to be more present in their lives. Especially his son he's co-parenting.

[13F11B]

Tom is not going to retire if there's any football left in his body. This is one thing I'm certain of. He's been saying for years and years that there's NOTHING he enjoys like he enjoys being an NFL quarterback, and he'll play until he can't play anymore.

His desire to actually be there for his sons right now is starting to win out and I can’t blame him. I’ve never heard Tom sound closer to retirement than now. Before now Brady always sounded defiant about continuing to play. Now he sounds like it’s costing him something & that something might be worth more than his love for the game.

I think you hit the nail on the head. Unlike many fathers who have no choice Brady has all the money, his family needs so he has the luxury of being able to devote more time to his children and family. I would imagine his non-playing revenue is higher than his playing salary as well. Given all that, I would not be surprised if he decides to hang up the cleats or trade them in for a less taxing job. Could you imagine Brady on Monday Night Football? The man brought the Buccaneers another Lombardi and might bring a third this season. At this point, his only reason to play would be for the love of the game and a desire to set benchmarks higher so they stay unbroken longer.