Tom Brady will be a Patriot no more. The all-time great quarterback announced on Tuesday that his football future won’t include New England, the team with which he won six Super Bowls and three NFL MVPs. The Ringer has all the angles covered as the 42-year-old signal-caller hits free agency for the first time.
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March 20, 2020
Lessons From a Frenzied Week in NFL Free Agency
It’s a bad market for running backs and a crowded one for quarterbacks. But as is often the case in free agency, it’s best not to draw too many conclusions in the moment.
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March 19, 2020
Philip Rivers and the Sneaky Colts, the Next Pats QB, Brady Stories, and Bill O’Brien Confusion
Former NFL offensive lineman Rich Ohrnberger joins Kevin to discuss Philip Rivers signing with the Colts, Tom Brady’s potential with the Bucs offense, and much more
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March 19, 2020
Tom Brady Is a Buccaneer and Other WTF Moments in NFL Free Agency
Ryen Russillo joins Kevin to discuss Brady to the Bucs, DeAndre Hopkins to the Cardinals, and more
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March 18, 2020
How Tom Brady and the Patriots Launched a Generation of Sports Media Stars
As the QB heads to Tampa Bay, he leaves behind dozens of reporters and pundits who got their start chronicling the NFL’s 21st-century dynasty
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March 18, 2020
A Journey Into Boston Sports Talk Radio on the Day Tom Brady Left the Patriots
On Tuesday, Brady announced that he wouldn’t return to the only team he’s ever known. Here’s how New England reacted to that news.
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March 18, 2020
Tom Brady’s Longevity Ended Any Chance of a Patriots Succession Plan
Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett were on New England’s QB depth chart in 2017. The Patriots had valid reasons for trading them, but their departures are a reminder of how the team was unable to settle on a long-term solution for life after Brady.
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March 18, 2020
Why Tom Brady Chose the Buccaneers
The greatest quarterback of all time is going to … Tampa Bay? It may seem like an odd marriage at first, but a deeper look at the details shows this union makes plenty of sense for both sides.
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March 17, 2020
So Long, Tom Brady, With Cousin Sal
Reflecting on the end of the TB12 era in New England
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March 17, 2020
Tom Brady Is Signing With … the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Bucs won the Brady sweepstakes with a deal averaging $30 million annually, according to reports
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March 17, 2020
Which Team Makes Sense for Tom Brady: The Bucs, the Chargers, or Someone Else?
There seems to be only a few potential landing spots left for the greatest quarterback of all time. What are the pros and cons of each situation?
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March 17, 2020
Nothing Lasts Forever, Not Even Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s Patriots Dynasty
The best partnership in sports history is breaking up. Brady and Belichick were synonymous with greatness for two decades. What will they be known for apart from each other?
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March 17, 2020
Tom Brady Says Goodbye to the Patriots. Where Will He Land?
And what’s New England’s next move?
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March 17, 2020
Tom Brady Announces He’s Leaving the Patriots. Where Will He End Up?
The greatest quarterback of all time will play the 2020 season in an unfamiliar uniform
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March 16, 2020
Here’s Where We’d Like to See Tom Brady Play in 2020
Brady didn’t ask for our advice, but we’re giving it anyway
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March 13, 2020
The Most Interesting Teams Entering NFL Free Agency
Who will spend big? Who needs to be smart with their money? A handful of teams—including the Patriots, Cowboys, and Colts—have more on the line than anyone else.
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March 12, 2020
How Tom Brady’s Future Fits Into the History of Icons Leaving Their Forever Teams
Plenty of legends have played the twilights of their career in unfamiliar jerseys, from MJ to Joe Montana to Brett Favre. None of those cases unfolded like Brady’s could, though—and what sets this apart is what could sting so much in New England.
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March 11, 2020
‘Slow News Day’: Tom Brady Needs to Stay a Patriot, With Bill Simmons
Tom Brady is a free agent, and the football world waits to see whether he will remain a New England Patriot or join the … Chargers? The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Bill Simmons discuss the possibilities for the six-time Super Bowl champion.
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March 10, 2020
The Best, Most Logical, and Most Out-There Landing Spots for the Top QBs on the Market
With Tom Brady, Philip Rivers, Ryan Tannehill, and plenty of other quarterbacks possibly set to change teams this offseason, this could be one of the wildest passer markets in history. Here’s where those guys could end up.