Tom recently revealed he would be willing to come out of retirement and join a team that needs a quarterback late in the upcoming season. New betting odds have now emerged to shed light on the potential landing spots for him.
According to Covers.com, the odds of TB12 making a comeback stand at +1000, indicating cautious optimism among enthusiasts. However, should he decide to don the helmet once more, six teams have emerged as frontrunners to secure his services, with the rest of the field receiving odds of +500.
Leading the pack are the Las Vegas Raiders, with odds of +125. Brady is in discussion with Raiders owner Mark Davis to acquire a minority stake in the franchise. Following closely behind are the New England Patriots, where Brady cemented his legacy over two decades. The Patriots boast odds of +300.
If Tom Brady makes a comeback next season, here are the odds of which team he returns to.
— Savage (@SavageSports_) April 14, 2024
Raiders +125
Patriots +300
Bucs +500
49ers +900
Dolphins +1200
Jets +2000
Any other team at +500.
Per: @ProFootballTalk
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady’s most recent team and reigning Super Bowl champions, hold the third-best odds at +500. However, potential obstacles in this scenario lie in the form of Baker Mayfield’s recent contract extension. The San Francisco 49ers trail behind at +900. They had previously courted him in the 2023 offseason.
The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets round out the list with odds of +1200 and +2000, respectively. The Dolphins’ history of tampering with Brady during his tenures with the Patriots and Buccaneers adds intrigue. Meanwhile, the Jets’ current roster, featuring Aaron Rodgers as the starter, presents an interesting scenario.
What did Tom Brady say about his potential comeback?
Tom Brady closed his NFL journey last year. The quarterback had sparked unretirement rumors several times, but also directly said that he would not take a U-turn once again.However, he, hinted at the possibility of wearing his cleats once again if a lucrative opportunity presented itself.
âIâm not opposed to it. I donât know if they are going to let me if I become an owner of an NFL team. Iâm always going to be in good shape. Iâll always be able to throw the ball. So, to come in for a little bit, like MJ [Michael Jordan] coming back, I donât know if they would let me. But I wouldnât be opposed to itâ, he said on the âDeep Cutâ podcast via Boston.com.
Tom Brady went viral today for joking about coming out of retirement and playing for the #Patriots â it sucks because the full interview was full of incredible insight as to how he became who he is.
— Carlos Talks Pats (@LosTalksPats) April 12, 2024
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âMy career and all that, thatâs a thing of the past in my mind. I was a gladiator out there, and now my time has moved on. Now itâs, âOK, how can I deliver for my next group of teammates?’â he added.
Tom Brady is a seven-time Super Bowl champion and is arguably considered the GOAT of the NFL. His legacy with the Patriots will be remembered as one of his greatest accomplishments. Even his one ring with the Bucs can’t go unnoticed as well. Now, it remains to be seen if TB12 indeed decides to grace football lover’s eyes once again.