WOW, It’s Actually Happening, Tom Brady is Leaving the Patriots
Where do I even begin? I actually can’t believe I’m currently even writing this blog. But, the inevitable day has come. Tom Brady is leaving the New England Patriots. If you don’t believe it, let me write it again. Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. is leaving the New England Patriots after 20 seasons.
FOREVER A PATRIOT pic.twitter.com/QSBOJBs4uy
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 17, 2020
We’re all going to be grieving for awhile. While we get our handkerchiefs out, here are a few thoughts I have about the Brady situation.
It’s Strictly a Business Decision
This is Tom Brady wanting to make the best business decision for himself. It’s about accolades at this point. Tom Brady needs a new challenge in his life. He wasn’t going to get the money from the Patriots that he will with the Chargers or Buccaneers. But hey, after winning six Super Bowls, he should get the money right? It makes sense.
It Sucks From a Personal Point of View
We knew the day was going to come that Tom Brady would be gone. I think we all can agree that we didn’t see him with another team. All we’ve known for 20 years is Tom Brady as the Patriots quarterback. Now, we’re in a state of not knowing. Did I think Brady would pull a Joe Montana? Absolutely not. But hey, that’s life sometimes. As 2020 continues to go in a downward spiral, this news is just the cherry on top. Damn man, what a morning bombshell!
It Needed to Happen
This might stink to here. So if you don’t want to hear it, stop reading here. The Patriots needed this to happen. We need to move on and hit the reset button. There’s still a ton of veterans to help lead this team. We can finally see a fresh face at quarterback. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll miss having Brady under center. But, change is good sometimes.
Who is the Next Quarterback?
Odds to be the Patriots QB for Week 1 of the 2020 season (BetOnline):
Jarrett Stidham +250
Teddy Bridgewater +275
Andy Dalton +350
Derek Carr +600
Jimmy Garoppolo +1000
Nick Foles +1400
Philip Rivers +1400
Jameis Winston +2000
Joe Flacco +2500
Cody Kessler +3300— Odds Shark (@OddsShark) March 17, 2020
Personally, I’m all for Jarrett Stidham. Let the kid go out there and learn on the job. Make his mistakes, and build a new potential dynasty (hopefully!) in New England. Teddy Bridgewater for a year or two? Sure, I can live with that too. The only other name on that list that I like realistically is Nick Foles. Otherwise, the other names aren’t too great. Garoppolo is enticing, but the 49ers won’t get rid of him.
In Conclusion
This day didn’t seem to exist in all of our minds. But, it’s sadly here. Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback to play this game. We will forever be grateful for everything he did in New England. However, it’s time to move to a new chapter. It also sucks that Brady’s last pass as a Patriot was a pick-six.
Tom Brady’s last pass as a New England Patriot was a pick six.
pic.twitter.com/0RxwmutyvM— Jessi Davin (@jessithebuckeye) March 17, 2020
Unreal! 2020, I hate you and you’re not even 25% complete yet!
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