Tom Brady retires with nothing left to prove and nothing left to give
Uk.YahooFeb 01, 2023
Tom Brady, a record-breaking, seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, announced his retirement on Wednesday, marking the end of his 23-year career.
Brady made his announcement via a video posted to social media informing the public that he was “retiring for good.” He previously retired exactly one year ago to the day, before announcing he would return to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers two months later.
There’s nothing you can say about Brady to overstate his greatness and legacy. The numbers, accolades, and championships speak for themselves, but what truly made him the “GOAT” was his sheer will to be great and overcome adversity. Despite being doubted his whole career, and not possessing the best physical attributes, he accomplished more than anybody has or ever will.
There will be an endless stream of Brady echo chambers lauding his achievements while eulogizing his career, but don’t forget its darker side. Brady and the Patriots were embroiled in scandals from the start of his career, and he should not be able to escape the “cheater” label. If sports greats like Barry Bonds and Lance Armstrong are considered cheaters, even while out of the spotlight, so should Brady.