Rumors of Tom Brady’s potential return to the gridiron have persisted since he last stepped off the gridiron at the end of the 2022 season. While he isn’t planning a comeback, Brady knows exactly which team he would want to play for if he unretired today.Â
In the latest edition of #AskTom, Brady had a “pretty simple” answer when asked which team he’d most want to play for.
“I’m a veteran quarterback, and Matt Stafford’s a veteran quarterback, too, playing for Sean McVay, playing with Puka [Nacua], playing with Davante [Adams], that three tight end grouping they run, Kyren Williams, Blake Corum (the Michigan Wolverine) and a damn good offensive line led by Ryan Wendell, my former center,” Brady said, expressing a desire to quarterback the Los Angeles Rams in this hypothetical.
Even though the Rams are off to a disappointing 2-3 start, their talent at the skill positions is undeniable. Nacua was named an All-Pro for the second time in his career last season and logged a career-high 17 catches in the Rams’ Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Adams, meanwhile, is statistically having another strong season, ranking sixth in receiving yards (441) and is tied for fourth in receiving touchdowns (4).
In fact, you could make the case that Stafford’s play at quarterback could be hindering the Rams this season. While he leads the league in passing, Stafford’s 88.3 passer rating is 21st in the league.Â
As for Brady, he threw for 4,694 yards, 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions with a 90.7 passer rating as a 45-year-old in 2022. Would the now-49-year-old Brady be able to put up similar stats if he played for the Rams now?
That we don’t know. But we do know what Brady’s thoughts are on Brock Purdy, as he praised the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback in the most recent edition of #AskTom. He also fielded questions from the MLB on FOX crew, with Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz each asking for the GOAT’s opinion on certain topics.Â
Here’s all of what Brady said in this week’s #AskTom.
Derek Jeter: I’ve been getting destroyed around here as of late, so I need an answer: Will our Wolverines bounce back?
Brady: Listen, we’re throwing the stats out. We are throwing the records out to this point â because they don’t look very good right now. Look, I’m a Michigan Man. Derek, you’re a Michigan Man. I’m riding with the Maize & Blue. We’re gonna turn it around, and we’re gonna be ready for those Buckeyes in November.
Who’s been the league’s most impactful signing so far this season?
Brady: I got a few. I just covered one in Seattle â he was the LFG Player of the Game: Mike Evans, my former teammate in Tampa, with over 100 yards against that defense. He’s been lighting it up. He got some cracked ribs playing with the toughness that I knew when I played with him, and I’m glad he’s on the national scene like he is right now.Â
Also, don’t forget about Nakobe Dean at the Raiders. What he’s added at the middle linebacker position â so stout, so tough, some game-changing plays. That’s another one.Â
And, of course, you can’t forget about this guy: K9, Kenneth Walker. He was leading the league in rushing through Week 4. He had a bye, but he’s been off the chain this year. The way he’s running, his physical toughness, his breakaway and the speed. He’s been explosive, he’s been efficient and he’s been a catalyst for that Kansas City Chiefs offense. That was a hell of a signing for the Chiefs this offseason.
Maybe you pick just one. Who is it?
Brady: You’re an a–hole, Kevin (laughs). I’m not picking one. I gave three for a reason.
Can Brock Purdy lead his team to a Super Bowl if he needs to?
Brady: He sure can. He’s playing like one of the MVP favorites right now. He was leading the league in passer rating going into Seattle, distributin
