Tom Brady ‘filmed his retirement video days before his official announcement’…

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It seems that it took Tom Brady some time before he was ready to go public with his retirement announcement.

The video he released Wednesday morning was filmed at least a day before he posted it on social media, though he apparently told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers his final decision at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, about two hours. before posting your video to the world.

That is according to ESPN and NFL Network, who say sources close to Brady say he filmed his retirement announcement video “a while ago.” It’s more, the boston globe says Brady told his parents a week ago that he was retiring.

They quoted his father, Tom Brady Snr, as saying: ‘We’re not surprised in any way. He has played soccer for 32 years out of 45, living his dream for three quarters of his life. It has been a wonderful journey. He is very sure of his decision.

NFL Network’s Peter Schrager also tweeted Wednesday: ‘According to sources close to Brady, the video posted this morning was filmed before this morning. It kept him terribly quiet.

Tom Brady's retirement announcement was reportedly recorded 'a while ago' according to NFL Network

Tom Brady’s retirement announcement was reportedly recorded ‘a while ago’ according to NFL Network

Just last night, Brady was spotted out and about in Los Angeles at the '80 for Brady' movie premiere.

Just last night, Brady was spotted out and about in Los Angeles at the ’80 for Brady’ movie premiere.

Brady ran off the field for the last time just a few weeks ago, following a loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Brady ran off the field for the last time just a few weeks ago, following a loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Schrager expanded on the news on Wednesday’s episode of “Good Morning Football.”

“That was filmed a while ago,” Schrager said on the show. “I was at a Los Angeles premiere Tuesday night, doing the premiere of the movie [for ’80 for Brady’].

‘The sun is not high in Los Angeles as you see there. That’s a recording, that means he knew this and kept it a secret for at least 48 hours.

Brady posted the video announcing his retirement early Wednesday, saying: ‘Good morning guys. I’ll get to the point right away. I retire, forever.

“I know the process was a big problem last time, so when I woke up this morning I thought I’d hit record and let them know first.”

It won’t be long. You just get a super emotional retirement essay and I used mine last year so… really thank you all so much for supporting me.

‘My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors. I could go on forever, there are too many. Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I would not change anything. I love you all.’

Brady’s final season ended when he and the Buccaneers were defeated by the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 in the NFL Wild Card round of the playoffs.

After the game, many felt that his body language and choice of words during a press conference were signs of an unofficial goodbye to Tampa. But it was not so clear if it was a farewell to the game itself.

Brady was emotional in his video for fans, but he joked:

Brady was reported to have filmed his clip from the beach days before posting it on Wednesday morning.

Brady was emotional in his video for fans, but he joked, “You just get a super emotional retirement essay and I used mine last year.”

Many fans expected Brady to leave the Bucs but continue playing for another team.

Many fans expected Brady to leave the Bucs but continue playing for another team.

Subsequently, some fans called for Brady the Buccaneers to part ways and others speculated that he would instead seek a chance to pursue a championship with a different team.

The Las Vegas Raiders were rumored to be very interested in securing his services, while some, like ESPN analyst Keyshawn Johnson, called the San Francisco 49ers a “dream scenario” for Brady to return home to where he grew up and Chase a Super Bowl.

Others pointed out why a shock trade to the New York Jets would make things easier for Brady, especially considering his family situation.

But it wasn’t such an easy decision for Brady. Two weeks ago in his Let’s Go! podcast, he gave a tense response when asked by Jim Gray what would come next.

‘Jim, if I’d known what I was going to do, I would have done it by now. Is he okay?’ Brady responded emphatically. I am taking it one day at a time.

Stunned by the direct response from the seven-time Super Bowl winner, Gray responded, “I feel like the question antagonizes you,” before laughing nervously.

“You’re itching…” Brady said before Gray quipped, “It’s just the question everyone wants to hear!”

Brady, pictured in 2002, celebrating a Super Bowl victory with coach Bill Belichick

Brady, pictured in 2002, celebrating a Super Bowl victory with coach Bill Belichick

Tom Brady celebrates his first Super Bowl title

Brady and the Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams

The first of many titles came for Brady and Belichick with a victory in Super Bowl XXXVI

Brady is now believed to transition into the broadcast booth with FOX Sports, with a ten-year, $375 million contract awaiting him after perhaps the most decorated career of any player to ever grace an NFL field.

Just a few of Brady’s records include most touchdown passes, completions, passing yards, and wins by a quarterback.

He has been named league MVP three times and Super Bowl MVP five times, the most of any player.

Brady is also the best playoff quarterback in the sport, holding the records for most games started, games won, touchdown passes, passing yards (both in the playoffs and in a single game).

Last year, Brady’s decision to retire and then annul the retirement appeared to be the cause of his divorce from supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

She commented on her Instagram post on Wednesday saying: “I wish you only wonderful things in this new chapter of your life.”

Brady also posted a series of photos to his Instagram Story from career highlights, including snaps of him celebrating with Bundchen and their children.

Arguably Brady's greatest achievement was the comeback he led to win Super Bowl LI.

Arguably Brady’s greatest achievement was the comeback he led to win Super Bowl LI.

Brady's last title came with teammate Rob Gronkowski in Tampa with Super Bowl LV

Brady’s last title came with teammate Rob Gronkowski in Tampa with Super Bowl LV