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Former teammate Julian Edelman believes Tom Brady is DONE with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the ‘smart’ quarterback ‘will go to the best situation to help him win’ IF he plays another season in the NFL
Three-time Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Julian Edelman has said he believes Tom Brady’s time in Tampa Bay has come to an end.
Brady and the Buccaneers were knocked out of the playoffs by the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night in a game that saw the veteran quarterback struggle, throwing for just 5.3 yards per attempt.
The 45-year-old is set to become a free agent next offseason, and former teammate Edelman thinks he might be looking for a winning team.
Former teammate Julian Edelman (R) said he thinks Tom Brady (L) is done playing for Tampa
“If he has another season, it won’t be in Tampa Bay,” Edelman said. ‘And, just because, Tom is a businessman. Tom is a smart guy.
‘He’s going to do exactly what he did when he left New England. He will go to the best situation that will help him win, IF he wants to continue his playing career. I dont know.’
Edelman also predicted that Brady would use the next few weeks to assess not only if he wants to return to the NFL, but also where.
“He’s probably going to sit down these next two weeks, hang out with his family and take stock of the situation,” Edelman said.
Brady and Edelman (L) spent a decade playing together with the New England Patriots.
“I’m sure he has a routine now, because he’s probably been thinking about this for the last three or four years, you know, ‘Am I going to play, am I not going to play?’ You know, I’ll call him and bug him a couple of times. times and I’ll see if it gives me anything. It probably won’t, but I’ll let you know in a couple of weeks.
Brady and Edelman played together with the England Patriots from 2009-2019 where Edelman would become a favorite quarterback target.
During those years, the duo not only won three Super Bowls, but also saw Edelman win a Super Bowl MVP award.
The Las Vegas Raiders have been heavily linked with a move to acquire Brady if he decides to return for a 24th season.
Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr is believed to be leaving in Las Vegas following a disappointing 6-11 season, in which he was benched for the last two games, ostensibly to avoid injury and preserve its commercial value.
Brady’s list of suitors is expected to include the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a report.
Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr is believed to be leaving after a 6-11 season
Brady, soon to be a free agent, appears as a quick fix at center after his own disappointing season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Additionally, a move to Las Vegas would reunite Brady with his former New England Patriots offensive coordinator, Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels.
“I was told the #Raiders are still looking at their options at quarterback.” Josina Anderson tweeted. ‘They have not made a decision on the exact path, at this time. The expectation is that they will explore Tom Brady’s option in due course of him as “one” of those paths, according to a league source.
Earlier this month, sources told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that the Raiders are expected to explore trade possibilities for Carr, who ranked 24th in passer rating (86.3) and completed just 60.8 percent of his game. their passes this season.