Former Patriot Predicts Where Tom Brady Will Play in 2020

There were a lot of rumors and speculations regarding Tom Brady’s future NFL career. Some said he will retire, others made predictions about possible transfers. Tedy Bruschi, however, thinks that Tom Brady is not going anywhere in 2020.

According to Brady’s former teammate and the former New England Patriots linebacker, the quarterback will stay in New England for the 2020 season.

Why?

Because it just makes sense for both the Patriots and Brady himself.

“I think either way, the more I think about it, it’s just the right thing for both parties involved for Brady to return,” Bruschi said. “And like I told you last week, I mean it’s leverage season. Brady is going to go out there and hear the offers and the offers are going to be leaked and people are going to talk about it. And then the Patriots are going to come and meet him in the middle ground. And eventually, I think Tom Brady is back in New England. Because it’s not only best for Brady, but it is best for the Patriots.”

Brady Still Hasn’t Decided

Tom Brady himself has addressed these speculations several times, stating that he still hasn’t decided.

“We are a week removed from the end of our season,” Brady said. “There is a lot of time to figure these things out. I don’t think any player or team is ready to make any commitments at this point, and I’m sure as the offseason progresses those things will take care of themselves.”

“The contract things, a week after the season, I would say these things haven’t even started to pick up,” Brady added. “It’s really not my concern at this point. It’s been about decompressing and resting my mind a little bit and resting my body and spending time with the people who have supported me over the last six months.”

The Patriots faced elimination in the first round of the playoffs for the first time since the 2009 season. In addition to that, it was Brady’s worst season in years. His passer rating, yards per attempt and number of touchdowns thrown were his worst single season numbers in years.

Robert Kraft Wants Brady On Board

While Brady refused to discuss any future plans during his most recent interviews, Patriots owner Robert Kraft seemed to indicate that he wants his Tom Brady back for the 2020 season. But that it was ultimately up to Brady whether or not that would actually happen.

“Before the season started it was very important to Tom that he be free to do whatever he wanted at the end of the year. You know what I said to myself? That any person who plays 20 years for this team and helps us get to six Super Bowls, and been really selfless, has earned that right. I love the young man like he’s part of my family. Blood family. Anyone who’s done that has earned the right to control his future after 20 years. And you know, my hope and prayer is number one, he plays for the Patriots. Or number two, he retires. He has the freedom to decide what he wants to do and what’s in his own best personal interest.”

“I’m thinking of all that, of all the quarterbacks who went elsewhere, and I just hope and believe that Tom . . . he is so special that he’s earned the right to do what’s best for him . . . But I just hope and pray we fit into his plans. He is unique in the kind of leader he is, his work ethic, his selfless nature, everything. Think about it: He’s been with us 20 percent of the life of the NFL.”

No one quite knows what the future holds for the six-time Super Bowl champion, but this will no doubt be the biggest topic of the NFL offseason.