Report: Tom Brady’s Desire To Keep Playing Is Stronger Now Than A Year Ago
December 19th, 2022
Anyone catch the Jeff Darlington video feature on ESPN TV?
Joe did.
Darlington, who is known for being a reporter with a direct channel to Tom Brady’s inner circle, has been a fixture at Bucs games lately.
Darlington’s true Brady insider status seemed to fade early this year, however, and in May he claimed to be staying out of the Brady game after reporting Brady’s retirement only to see him return to the Bucs 40 days later.
Well, Darlington got back in the Brady game over the weekend. He led a 3 1/2 minute feature on Brady accommodating opposing players giving Brady what feels like an emotional goodbye to football. But Darlington noted that players who know Brady don’t think he’s retiring and that sentiment extends to those tight with The Goat.
“Others close to Brady see a player whose talent remains elite and whose desire to play beyond this season is stronger now than it was a year ago,” Darlington said.
Of course, the second half of that sentence caught Joe’s ear: Brady is leaning less toward retirement now than he was last Christmas.
That’s good news for the Bucs’ chances to retain an above average quarterback, though a rough Brady finish to the regular season could kill the Bucs’ desires to bring him back at 46 years old. And Joe would get that. Old and significantly declining is a losing combination.
December 19th, 2022 at 8:31 am
If and thats a big if he stays in Tampa Im sure he will have some demands.
December 19th, 2022 at 8:32 am
Hell of course he wants to keep playing….just not for this Bowles-Leftwich led team
December 19th, 2022 at 8:32 am
Let us look toward the future. Thanks for the memories Tom
December 19th, 2022 at 8:32 am
I dont care what anyone says this team doesn’t go from condenders to pretender in one season unless it starts at the top.
December 19th, 2022 at 8:33 am
Thanks Tom but its a mobile QB era your time has come and gone.
December 19th, 2022 at 8:37 am
No thanks, we need to get younger at that position. He isn’t making us better at all. Need a mobile QB the o line can’t hold forever and he is a statue in the pocket
December 19th, 2022 at 8:40 am
Glazer’s don’t have enough money for him to play for this organization again.
Shooting our selves in the foot to continue starting our Lame Dick QB
The Glazer’s rented a Super Bowl
Time to find out what Trask can or cannot do.
We don’t owe Brady anything!
December 19th, 2022 at 8:43 am
Dear Tom! RUN away from this clueless coaching staff and LAZY team! You deserve so much better. True Bucs fans will always be grateful for the 2020 SB! You honored us with your presence. Now go to SF or back to NE and win that final SB. You deserve it.
December 19th, 2022 at 8:45 am
It’s a mobile QB era ? How many quarterbacks who are mobile haclve won Super Bowls? Allan/Patrick Mahomes turn the ball over double the amount of Tom Brady does. Mahomes I’m the Super Bowl 2 td 4 int 64 rating . It’s amazing how clueless some of you guys are. Go ahead and get a mobile quarterback and see how your season goes. This guy made you guys relevant and you guys kick him on the arse on the way out. An absolute embarrassment. He be playing in an MVP level next season. As bad as this season is goin he is still near the tops in the league and several categories with receivers that can’t get open, no offense of line, historically bad running game and complete donkeys on the sideline. What do you think it’s gonna be like next year with the same scenario and Kyle Trask?. Lol one win , irrelevancy for the next 20 years.
December 19th, 2022 at 8:46 am
The urge to play is getting worse the more his play falls off. That’s a rough cycle…
December 19th, 2022 at 8:50 am
Excellent!
Observation LOL… like a heavy weight boxing champion
December 19th, 2022 at 8:50 am
Jeff says is spot on!
December 19th, 2022 at 8:52 am
NFL teams interest in Brady are much weaker than they were a year ago
December 19th, 2022 at 8:53 am
Tom Brady will be excited to keep playing for hall of fame head coach todd bowles who calls a fake punt failed play on his own territory 17-3 up, a team who makes stupid penalties all the time, lavonte avoided a 23 sack, big plays aborted because of holding penalties
December 19th, 2022 at 8:55 am
Say what you want. If you put a good line in front of him he will dominate again. It won’t be in Tampa.
December 19th, 2022 at 8:58 am
We aren’t losing because of Tom Brady!
December 19th, 2022 at 8:59 am
For every game like yesterday that Brady has a stinker , there are still 10 good or great games. Without Brady this squad probably registers one or two wins. I saw a bunch of good things in the first half and the fake punt completely changed the MO of the game and Bucs never recovered. Offensive line lack of quality and depth and questionable coaching is what is holding this team back. People that do not want Brady to return are either too stupid to understand football or just Brady haters-and I have no time for either one. Bucs will make the playoffs and the last time I checked , every team in the playoffs has the same record.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:00 am
There isn’t any point of waiting any longer, let Bowles go, doesn’t matter if we are still in first . Post season if we even get there will be a waste with him at the helm. Fire his ass right now and bring in Deion before he ever coaches a game for Colorado. Now that’s no risk it no biskit
December 19th, 2022 at 9:02 am
Cant wait to see what the Bowzo Bunch has to say next year w/o Brady to blame and the new ‘mobile’ QB led by Bowzo and Lefty. ROFL. It is gonna be epic.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:03 am
Brady ain’t coming back to Tampa…..that’s for damn sure….
Tampa will be 40 million over the cap next year…..time to CLEAN HOUSE and rebuild for the next 4 years.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:04 am
The fumble in exchange from Brady to Lenny was caused by that Michael Jackson looking glove on Brady’s left hand. He can keep the play list on his arm, but the glove should go.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:05 am
Always amazing how each generation thinks they invented the wheel. This is at least the 3rd infusion of the mobile QB i.You are already seeing the results of it. It’s not sustainable.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:08 am
Where is Andre Ware?
December 19th, 2022 at 9:10 am
I consulted my Magic 8 Ball on whether or not Brady will return to the clown show the bucs have become….’Outlook not so good’.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:11 am
Brady’s dilemma is this. If he leaves he obviously will only go to a team that’s in the SB Hunt. Meaning a good team. Most of those teams already have their quarterback. San Fran is really the only option and even they have two starting quarterbacks depending on how you want to look at it. And a third stringer that just beat a Brady lead team. Why bring in an old quarterback for probably 1 year only? Doesn’t make sense. All the other teams that would make sense already have their leaders, including the team most often linked to him. If he stays he likely stays here with some significant changes coaching wise.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:12 am
Bradys not staying in Tampa plus his lack of mobility is starting to hurt our offense. When he tries to run he falls down thats showing your age. Too many players stay past their prime.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:16 am
No way on earth he stays in Tampa
December 19th, 2022 at 9:16 am
@ Allbuccedup
No…..when Brady commits 4! I say 4! damn turnovers on back to back drives all by himself…………..that’s the sign!!!!!!!!!
December 19th, 2022 at 9:20 am
If Brady stays, Bowles and Leftwich will be gone.
If Bowles and/or Leftwich remain, Brady is gone.
Simple as that.
………
I want a total tear-down, cap reset, and rebuild. I’d rather endure pain with young guys than this agony of crap play with oldsters.
Right now, Josh Freeman as a Youngry Buc > Tom Brady with these oldsters.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:21 am
“We aren’t losing because of Tom Brady!”
We literally lost yesterday because of Tom Brady
December 19th, 2022 at 9:22 am
@ Tbbucs3
Amen brother.
75% blame for the loss yesterday was those 4 turnovers from Tom Brady.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:25 am
Joe, Brady has a sickness. It’s not funny anymore. Cris Carter said his dad couldn’t even stop him from retiring. I don’t think he’ll have many suitors. How embarrassing would that be if Brady became a free agent but didn’t get any offers. The only way he’ll leave is in an ambulance. Can his kids get him retire? That might be the only hope. The Glazers haven’t liked the product on the field and Brady is included in that product. I do think BA will tell the Glazers that Brady isn’t worth keeping next year
December 19th, 2022 at 9:26 am
Brady will retire or play for the bucs you will see..the glaziers will be making the necessary changes..Bowles and leftwich are way over their heads..Tom will make his suggestion to the glaziers. Tom will get what he wants..I promise you that !
December 19th, 2022 at 9:30 am
Why do people think that SF would want Brady. Did you all not watch Purdy play. Did you not watch Tom Brady give up the booty 2 weeks in a row now….
December 19th, 2022 at 9:35 am
What team in the super bowl hunt want a slow off target 46 years old quarterback. Brady was very closed to throwing four interception yesterday. Face the fact Mr. Brady needs to leave Tampa and he will find out he is not wanted as much as he think. Name one quality free agent Tom has brought to tampa, more like how many he has ran off.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:44 am
Age eventually will catch up with Brady. When it does, what will that look like?
Maybe something like we’re seeing.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:44 am
Turnovers don’t have to equal TD’s. Of course they were horrible and caused points. None of you that watched that game can say the O game plan didn’t change the second half. This is how bad this coaching staff is, they change the O to protect the lead rather than stay aggressive like the first half. Then out of the get go, moron Bowles decides he wants to be aggressive and fake punt from his own 27 yd line. WHO DOES THAT??? Why not save the trouble and spot Cincy another luckly 3 points. Then he went all conservative and relied on the D to close out the game. NEWS FLASH, this team cannot run the ball which throws conservative play calling out the window.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:48 am
@ DocAre you asking what quality free agents to Tampa. He brought in a HOF receiver and TE. Both scored a TD in the SB. Criticize Tom all you want, but don’t start making stuff. Oh, I forget he also brought in Playoff Lenny
December 19th, 2022 at 9:51 am
Purdy is Bailey Zappe with a good team as soon as they play someone good he will be exposed. He isn’t an NFL QB long term . SF will be all over Brady. He will play at an MVP level next year trolls!! TB will win 3 games
December 19th, 2022 at 9:51 am
Brady’s camp are on a full court press to push his free agency push. First the leak to the NFL Network last week and now Darlington is pushing out segments. The season hasn’t even ended yet, and Brady’s looking at his next destination already. Brady has always been so buttoned up, but this year was his worse year in regards to PR.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:53 am
NEFAN
That play at the end of the Pats Raiders game yesterday was hilarious. The Pats suck out loud huh? That’s a sign of HORRIBLE coaching… Who does that at the end of a game when tied????
December 19th, 2022 at 9:57 am
He’s done. I just hope he can muster enough magic to make one last run at the SB. Win the South, host a playoff game, pull an upset, and anything can happen after that. Either way, he’s got a maximum of seven games left in his tank.
December 19th, 2022 at 9:57 am
The chances Brady stays with Tampa get better with every loss….other teams are less interested……if you are SF and Purdy keeps winning…..do you opt to bring in a 46 year od QB……if you have a high draft pick and need a QB do you bring in a 46 year old QB instead?
With Tampa’s cap problems, it will take a cooperative Brady to make it work….otherwise…..it’s blow the team up…..get younger and that includes drafting a mobile QB.
December 19th, 2022 at 10:01 am
He will play but in other team
December 19th, 2022 at 10:04 am
He is not coming back to Tampa
Start with that !
We do NOT owe him the balance of the season!
The coaching staff should not be back next year either.
So that leaves the franchise with the responsibility to find out what Trask looks like and what needs to be done in the offseason.
WE OWE TB NOTHING!
December 19th, 2022 at 10:05 am
With the current o-line the Bucs need a mobile QB. Brady is not that. 4 consecutive turnovers by any QB is something I have never seen. That was Brady looking old and pathetic. Play calling in the second half was again brutal and did not help. But my God, what a sh8T show.
December 19th, 2022 at 10:05 am
Uh hmmm@ I doubt that was a designed play, the coaches were playing for OT. Stevenson one of the toughest RB’s in the league got close enough to think they could score and pitched it to Myers, (huge mistske on his part). The rest is history. I do agree their coaching staff ain’t much better. Watching Mac Jones try to tackle Jones looked like a kid in the.school yard kicking his feet trying to get away from a bully.
December 19th, 2022 at 10:08 am
Absent getting pressured one drop-back out of three (which seems to be the norm this year) and having even an AVERAGE running game, he’s still among the best. Can’t emphasize enough what a nightmare Jensen’s injury was
December 19th, 2022 at 10:08 am
LMAO any desire to play is to play for another team.
December 19th, 2022 at 10:08 am
I wouldn’t be surprised if Brady deep down inside wanted Gisele to end it so he could feel liberated. She’s been threatening divorce since 2016 over his obsession of football. Maybe his kids will finally ask him to quit. I think he’ll do it if they wanted him to quit for good.
December 19th, 2022 at 10:10 am
MarkV Says: “We aren’t losing because of Tom Brady!”
LMAO. Is that you, Joe?
December 19th, 2022 at 10:13 am
@ Beej, last night he was among the worst.
December 19th, 2022 at 10:14 am
I blame that stupid fake punt yesterday for ruining our momentum (and mojo).
I even blame the fake punt for most of those turnovers and all the chaos on our side afterwards… Thanks, Bowles, for bringing out the bad vibes thru your stupid fake punt call. Which shifted all the momentum and good energy away from us and to the Bengals. Bowles gets Cincinatti’s game ball yesterday.
December 19th, 2022 at 10:24 am
Who cares, he is washed up!
December 19th, 2022 at 10:26 am
Like I said The GOAT didnt allow his marriage to end for just 1 more season. The GOAT wants to keep playing. Unless the Glazers find their balls and fire this staff of imbeciles it wont be in Tampa. You dont need mobile QBs to win in todays NFL, they are a nice luxury though. The fools saying that are just as imbecilic as this coaching staff.
December 19th, 2022 at 10:31 am
Desire is good.Ability is what’s important. Where on the bell curve is he? Can he do an honest assessment of himself? Will he be capable of being a top QB next year or will he call it done or even take the selfish route and hold on even to the detriment of his teammates
December 19th, 2022 at 10:31 am
If its not in Tampa when whoopee! {sarcasm}
Thanks for the winning years and another Super Bowl!
NEXT!
December 19th, 2022 at 10:32 am
Name a successful mobile QB over the age of 30. I USED to think Russell Wilson was.
December 19th, 2022 at 10:35 am
I hope Brady goes ahead and retires. I don’t want to see him carted off the field. Yesterday, I counted 7 times where the running lanes were wide open for big gains for him. He can’t run 5 yrds to save his life. He still plays ok. But he is a shell of his former self. Please leave Tom. Hold your head high and walk away with dignity before they cart you off.
December 19th, 2022 at 10:40 am
Washed up? Lol No matter how bad you bad u wish it he is going to make u eat your words!! Even in a down year with no offense of line , receivers, they can’t get open ,,historically bad running game. He leads NFC yard , fourth quarter touchdowns and close to tops in league in tight window throws , down field rows. Yeah he’s washed!! Did u watch patty Mahomes last week , is he washed? turn the ball over four times, Josh, Allen’s been a turnover machine the entire season. They have competent people around them, especially coaching, offensive lines, play design, you’re asking a 45 year old to perform miracles.
December 19th, 2022 at 10:49 am
This team needs to move on from the coaching staff and the signal caller. There is talent on this team and Bowles, Brady, and Byron are squandering it. That fake punt is the final nail in the coffin as proof that Bowles doesnt need to be anywhere around the decision making of this team. Not sure how Lefty continues to script opening drives to fizzle out in the red zone, and TB12 mustve game planned with Jameis this week.
December 19th, 2022 at 10:59 am
I think the majority of NFL Pundits and Players will never say Brady is washed up………that’s ridiculous…….but he’s not the Brady of 5 years ago……hell, he ain’t even the Brady of 2 years ago…..
Brady just cannot perform at the same level everyone has been used to…..that’s all.
December 19th, 2022 at 11:05 am
He’s done. Brady is just a better Matt Ryan. Next year will be worse. The game is too fast for him right now.
December 19th, 2022 at 11:07 am
It’s really funny. This team has never had a great QB
We have one and most of the commenters seem to be fine with telling him to go pound sand. Like we will have even a replacement level QB when he leaves. Even if we sign or draft one. Also Lamar isn’t coming so shut up about that.
December 19th, 2022 at 11:08 am
I just get a kick out of the peons that kept celebrating 30 Int seasons not trying to tell us what a bad QB is. LMAO
December 19th, 2022 at 11:09 am
now*
December 19th, 2022 at 11:11 am
The Tom Brady Experience was glorious in 2020 ( tough to top ) and excellent yet heartbreaking in 2021. In 2022…it’s been stained worse than Irv’s skivvies following a meet & greet outing/banquet tour on behalf of JBF…
Brady is absolutely obsessed ( as most geniuses/savants are )…and will do anything to get back on top ( divorce and crypto debacle be damned )…including choosing a “ripe” team ( Miami/SF ) to play for in 2023. Will they have him? Time will tell…
December 19th, 2022 at 11:25 am
Brady has reached the point where he simply can’t get manhandled by 300 pound linemen anymore, which is where the strip sacks come from. A decent running game and perfect pass protection (like in the first half) he’s still one of the best
December 19th, 2022 at 11:38 am
The bigger question for our Bucs is this..Will we, Do we have mngt that is proactive? Are they forward thinking the futire QB position at all? We have not seen Trask much. But I get this feeling he is not our answer at all. Will we even attempt to get a mobile QB at all? I just don’t think they are thinking this thing thru right now. Brady is just about done guys.
December 19th, 2022 at 11:45 am
Couch Fan Says: “You dont need mobile QBs to win in todays NFL.”
No doubt. Below are the Super Bowl winning quarterbacks since 2000. Not many “athletic” quarterbacks there. However, the push for “athletic” quarterbacks – running backs who play quarterback – has nothing to do with winning Super Bowls but with fitting football to the woke narrative.
Trent Dilfer
Tom Brady
Brad Johnson
Tom Brady
Tom Brady
Ben Roethlisberger
Peyton Manning
Eli Manning
Ben Roethlisberger
Drew Brees
Aaron Rogers
Eli Manning
Joe Flacco
Russell Wilson
Tom Brady
Peyton Manning
Tom Brady
Nick Foles
Tom Brady
Patrick Mahomes
Tom Brady
Matthew Stafford
December 19th, 2022 at 12:03 pm
if he wants to stay, im for it, all the way to 50.
lets fix other things, not just coaching, first.
i love trask, but he is equipped for coping in this environment, only playing as an injury sub
December 19th, 2022 at 12:05 pm
brady makes us able to spend more on other guys. thats huge.
everybody misses a few. lets help him, not panic.
December 19th, 2022 at 12:13 pm
I assume that interview was prior to the Cincinnati debacle. He ain’t elite no more!!
December 19th, 2022 at 12:22 pm
Well, he blew up his entire personal/family life to play this year. I’m sure he wants to get his money’s worth for that decision.
December 19th, 2022 at 12:32 pm
Don’t worry Tampa Bay fans you’ll get your wish. Tom Brady will most likely leave. I will follow Brady. He has given me 10 Super Bowl appearances! I’m not ditching him! I’m thankful for all he’s done. How many teams have year after year of SuperBowl appearances? It doesn’t happen often. Give him a break. Give the guy a little grace. He sure brought success to Tampa. The least the fans can give is appreciation. I am forever grateful!
December 19th, 2022 at 12:46 pm
Licht, you cannot let him walk.
December 19th, 2022 at 12:59 pm
@Tina
You’re a Tommie groupie, not a Bucs fan. Gettouttahere.
December 19th, 2022 at 1:14 pm
I didn’t like the look in Tom’s eyes when it hot out of control. He looked out of it mentally. Look at the tape and look at his face on the sidelines. Never seen him like that before.
December 19th, 2022 at 1:16 pm
Unless they’re doing planning to reset and reinstall Bruce, none of this matters. These coaches are in over their heads. Players are regressing! I’m
December 19th, 2022 at 1:30 pm
Brady needs to live up to his own words; “i’ want to play as long as I can play at an elite level ” …. He’s no longer at that level. The 2 min TD’s he got earlier were against garbage teams . the one he got yesterday was in garbage time …
He should offer to step aside & let Trask play …we need to see if Trask is in our future or not .Let him play 3 games ..
December 19th, 2022 at 1:47 pm
TB12 has entered Stage 1 performance cliff phase of decline. Nudged over the ledge and sliding but not quite in full free fall yet…That’s much more likely to occur in 2023, than these last few week of 2022…It is what it is.
***Old QB’s look great, until they don’t!***
He’s not playing like TB12 of old…He’s playing like an old TB12…The GOAT has squeezed a good 5yrs beyond what anyone thought was possible. He got an extra ring…He’s proved his point & played til he said he wanted to play… It’s time to walk away or allow pride & post-career fear make him end up going out like Johnny Unitas as a Charger. Beaten down and broken.
I also see the Bucs FO is in a pickle for 2023 w/ serious Cap concerns…Bucs are WAY over, right now…A full rebuild is close at hand, to clean up the Cap situation…So, is TB12’s retirement tour better for the Bucs than rolling with Trask??? From a marketing standpoint, probably…But from a FB perspective, probably not.
IMO, after 2 yrs of “Healthy Scratch” developing behind the scenes…2023 has to be the yr the Bucs FO finds out if Trask is an asset or a full blown bust…Whether he can be the future at One Bucs Place or bring draft capitol to secure the future in 2024. (Play bad enough to garner Bucs a top 5 pick to help secure Drake Maye.)
Regardless what any of us think…If Licht has plans for another 5yrs in Tampa…He’s got some hard decisions to make this off-season. Both regarding the coaching staff & roster management, moving forward. Another yr like 2022 would likely have the Glazers flipping the whole organization upside down & who could blame them.
December 19th, 2022 at 1:54 pm
captivajim Says: “He should offer to step aside & let Trask play … we need to see if Trask is in our future or not. Let him play 3 games.”
100% true. If Brady had any class he would be true to himself and, knowing that he will not be coming back next year, Trask playing 3 games right now would be in the best interest of the franchise.
December 19th, 2022 at 1:59 pm
49ers don’t need Brady, Miami don’t need Brady probably no one will want Brady except for the Bucs. So he will have a major decision to make. If the Bucs resign they not be able to sign anyone else because of their cap situation.
December 19th, 2022 at 2:12 pm
Brady’s only option is TB. He fits their scheme (at least used to). All other teams that need or may want a new QB;
Patriots: would a reunification work? Not realistic but he’d fit scheme
Jets; possibility
Steelers; don’t see this as an option because of the location
Colts; again location isn’t appealing and that has to be a consideration. Also no permanent head coach
Raiders; trade qbs I’d be ok with that.
Aints; really?
Rams; possibly if Stafford retires.
December 19th, 2022 at 2:16 pm
Man I can’t believe people think Brady is part of the problem. Let him pick the HC and oc and let’s win this thing next year! Fire the insane clown posse!
December 19th, 2022 at 2:16 pm
F* Trask, you pay insurance hoping you never need it. Truth is that Jameis’ ceiling is below Tom’s floor and that was our talented 1st rounder. No, if we can keep Brady we must. Draft O-line. Build a team who can contend and make the playoffs and eventually will find Tom’s replacement. Later rather than sooner is the way to go here. There’s still juice in that arm.
December 19th, 2022 at 2:22 pm
Who cares about Trask? you pay insurance hoping you never need it. Truth is that Jameis’ ceiling is below Tom’s floor and that was our talented 1st rounder. No, if we can keep Brady we must. Draft O-line. Build a team who can contend and make the playoffs and eventually will find Tom’s replacement. Later rather than sooner is the way to go here. There’s still juice in that arm. Trask will get his chance one day be it in the Bucs or elsewhere. He has had a great tutor to learn from so hopefully he gets it and becomes great when his time comes.
December 19th, 2022 at 2:22 pm
Bucs will have more cap room next year and if Jensen’s knee is good, the OLine will be much better. DLine needs some upgrades and they need to sign Dean.
A Taysom Hill type mobile QB to share snaps with Brady would make a more dynamic offense.
December 19th, 2022 at 2:40 pm
Give it up Bam beano. Trask could NOT beat out Blaine Gabbert for the backup job. He was given the chance. There is something they do not see in him . But at least he is still around.
December 19th, 2022 at 2:42 pm
Bucs are currently ~$50M over the projected 2023 Cap #. I do not see how you think the FO will have more $$ to spend than 2022. Even after moving every penny they can (restructuring)…They may still need to cut/trade 6-7 core pcs to even think about having $$ to resign TB12.
I just don’t see a good outcome for the 2023 season, regardless if they could.
46yr old athletes don’t get better…They continue to decline at a faster rate, unless they are injecting HGH & Testosterone on the regular!!! (neither of which are authorized under the NFL’s drug policy!
December 19th, 2022 at 3:05 pm
DBS Says: “Give it up beano. Trask could NOT beat out Blaine Gabbert for the backup job.”
Your comment is based on a false assumption: that Trask and Gabbert competed on the playing field for the backup position. That never happened. It was never part of the plan. Trask was never going to be allowed – and has not been allowed – to compete with Gabbert because Brady wanted a veteran as a backup. As Bucs QB coach Clyde Christensen said on May 10, 2022, long before training even started:
“I don’t see Trask competing with Gabbert for the backup job this year. You can’t rep everybody. It’s hard to get Gabbert enough reps. So we’ll prepare Gabbert as the No. 2.”
Next time get your facts straight before making an arse of yourself.
December 19th, 2022 at 4:55 pm
Successful Mobile qb’s in the nfl today?
Ask cam newton about that one. Kyler Murray too.
They are simply shooting stars.
We lost our offensive line this year. What does anyone expect the results to be?
We lost our all pro tight end too.
But after all that we are still leading the nfc south. race.
How many division titles have we had since 2003?
December 19th, 2022 at 4:56 pm
They don’t call him Tommy 7 rings for nutin honey.
December 19th, 2022 at 4:59 pm
If you watched training camp practices this summer — and Joe did not miss one — you would have understood what Christiansen meant by his statement.
December 19th, 2022 at 5:33 pm
Of course Tom Brady still wants to play. Do you think he divorced Giselle just to play for 4 months? he still loves Giselle. He didn’t’ make that choice to play for 4 extra months.
I don’t think he’ll play for the Bucs because the Bucs need a lot of help. Julio is washed. There’s something off about Mike Evans. OL need a revamp. Lots of missing pieces.
But tom Brady will keep playing. Personally, I think the Titans have a shot at him. he’s good buddies with Vrabel.
Raiders wont’ to Carr wrong. he’s been a good QB and not the problem…but maybe if McDaniel can win the argument.
Pats can’t close the door on Mac Jones.
Niners have too much invested in trey Lance.
Maybe Jets, maybe Giants, I’m guessing Titans will be in the mix.
December 19th, 2022 at 5:49 pm
See yeah have fun losing in vegas
December 19th, 2022 at 6:17 pm
Brady still has an amazing arm and can make tight throws but the issue I’m seeing with him is that he isn’t stepping into his throws when there is pressure.
The clock in his head is slightly slower and whatever he is seeing downfield he isn’t comfortable enough to zing the ball. With Cappa, Marpet and Jensen, he had more confidence in stepping up into the pocket.
Now the pocket is too close to him and he is hearing footsteps and throwing the ball without his normal motion.
Its tough to watch but the WR’s the Bucs have don’t get open quick enough for him to get the ball off. A healthy Gage is the only quick receiver we have. Evan’s is a strider and Godwin is a scrappy receiver but neither of those receivers scare a defense to get beat deep.
December 19th, 2022 at 7:06 pm
I think tom stays at Tampa, if they fire Todd B and hire Sean Payton
Then Sean builds a team around Tom, I solves all of the issues. So that is the easiest way to make it work.
December 19th, 2022 at 7:13 pm
Joe Says: “If you watched training camp practices this summer — and Joe did not miss one — you would have understood.”
Joe,
After your article (available in the archives) crying about the Bucs not drafting Johnny Manziel in the 2014 draft, your judgment on quarterbacks is valuable only inversely.
December 19th, 2022 at 8:23 pm
He definitely keeps playing IMO. He’ll have a full off-season removed from the drama surrounding the divorce. Can’t imagine him going out like this.
December 20th, 2022 at 6:33 am
Joe Says: “If you watched training camp practices this summer — and Joe did not miss one — you would have understood.”
QB Coach Christensen made his comment that Trask would not be competing for the backup role because Gabbert would be the backup on May 10, 2022 – MONTHS BEFORE “training camp practices this summer.”
Oops.
December 20th, 2022 at 12:44 pm
LVMYBUCS Says:
December 19th, 2022 at 8:33 am
Thanks Tom but it’s a mobile QB era your time has come and gone.
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Moron. What type of QB won the last two super bowls?
December 20th, 2022 at 12:44 pm
Better yet… the last two MVPs?