Inevitably, with such a career, we can only have marked everyone who all have something to say about this immense career.
The suspense lasted a few days between the pre-announcement of Tom Brady’s retirement and the official announcement made by the player himself on Tuesday, February 1. He will have left his giant mark on the NFL during his 22-year career and his 7 titles. Inevitably, all the components of the league pay tribute to the most famous number 12 in the world. On the one hand, everyone had a few days to prepare speeches, videos and illustrations!
His two franchises draw beautiful illustrations and videos with the little teasing detail from the Patriots!
Forever a part of Buccaneers history.
Thank you for everything, @TomBrady. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/XkMON0SY8j
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 1, 2022
It was quite the ride.
Thank you and congratulations, @TomBrady. pic.twitter.com/0gPwUROEkz
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 1, 2022
Its former president Robert Kraft (even if not mentioned in Brady’s announcement like all of the Patriots) cannot find the words to thank Tom Brady for what he has brought.
“A generation of fans grew up knowing only an NFL where Tom Brady dominated. He retired with nearly every passing record, but the only one that mattered to him was the team’s win-loss record. In his 20 years as a starter, his teams made the playoffs 19 times and he led his teams to 10 Super Bowls, earning an NFL record 7 championships. […] For a football fan it was a privilege to watch. For a Patriots fan, it was a dream come true. I have the greatest respect for Tom personally and always will. His humility associated with his trajectory and his ambition make him someone special. JI will always feel a close connection to him and will always consider him an extension of my family. “
A privilege to watch and a dream come true.
Statement from Robert Kraft on Tom Brady: https://t.co/YsXbvFx12d pic.twitter.com/r6zIMHKCU1
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 1, 2022
There were duels between the two! Peyton Manning had that difficult moment of saying stop a few years ago.
“Congratulations to my friend Tom for this incredible career. To do it for as long as he has and at the highest level is just absolutely amazing. It has been an honor and a privilege to play him on the pitch and I really appreciate his friendship off the pitch. I have always admired and respected its competitiveness, dedication, discipline and commitment to being the best. I wish him the best in his new chapter. Congratulations again my friend! “
Peyton Manning on Tom Brady: pic.twitter.com/Nt9F2NPGeC
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 1, 2022
Two-time champion, former Broncos quarterback John Elway admires Brady’s career
“When I think of Tom Brady, he’s a real winner who’s done it with class throughout his career. Even with those seven Super Bowl rings, he never lost that competitive fire to be the best. Congratulations TomBrady on a great career! “
When I think about Tom Brady, he’s a true winner who handled himself with class throughout his entire career.
Even with those seven Super Bowl rings, he never lost that competitive fire to be the best.
Congratulations, @TomBradywe have a great career! https://t.co/bXmwUo3bc8
—John Elway (@johnelway) February 1, 2022
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