Jordan Poyer has some advice for Tom Brady: retire and spend time with your kids.
During the latest instalment of ‘The Jordan Poyer Podcast’ with Volume Sports, the Bills safety said it was hard to watch the Buccaneers quarterback struggle in Tuesday’s (AEDT) season-ending wildcard loss to the Cowboys — and urged Brady to call it a career.
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“Tom, you know I love you, and I feel like I’ve been riding for you all year,” Poyer said. “Early on, you can go back to my podcast, I said ‘you can’t count Tom out.’ … And sure as s–t he made the playoffs. You did everything you could’ve did in this league. I understand you love this game. Go be with your kids, man.
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Brady and his ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen have two children together, daughter Vivian, 10, and 13-year-old son Benjamin. The quarterback also has a 15-year-old son Jack with ex, actress Bridget Moynahan. NFL playoff wrap: What’s next for Brady? | 08:13 MORE COVERAGE OFF-SEASON TRADES: A ‘groundbreaking’ $333m move shocked NFL. Now it could trigger an ‘ugly’ divorce ‘YOU SHOULD NEVER BE THINKING MVP’: Gronk slams Rodgers’ revealing comment on future FREE AGENCY: The EIGHT teams who could sign Brady… and ‘complete disaster’ he must avoid In October, Brady and Bündchen announced they had finalised their divorce after 13 years of marriage — which came after Page Six was first to report in September that they were navigating martial issues. All eyes are on Brady now. The 45-year-old is a free agent for the second time in his career. The quarterback — who’s been linked to Dolphins, Raiders, Titans and 49ers — could return to Tampa for a 24th NFL season, take his talents to another team, or retire for good. Following Tuesday’s (AEDT) game, Brady held a sombre press conference, in which he thanked the media for their support amid a challenging year and praised the Buccaneers organisation — but did not hint at his future plans. “I just want to say thank you guys for everything this year,” Brady told reporters. “I really appreciate all your effort. And I know it’s hard for you guys, too. It’s hard for us players to make it through, and you guys got a tough job. And I appreciate all that you guys do to cover us and everyone who watches and is a big fan of the sport. “We’re very grateful for everyone’s support. You know, I love this organisation. It’s a great place to be. Thank you everybody for welcoming me, all you regulars. And just very grateful for the respect, and I hope I gave the same thing back to you guys. So thank you very much.” After leading the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl win over the Chiefs in 2021, Brady retired briefly last February — only to announce his return to the NFL 40 days later. It was one of Brady’s most challenging seasons on and off the field as he dealt with his divorce and an injury-riddled Buccaneers team, whose offence fell flat. Despite winning the NFC South for the second consecutive season, their 8-9 record marked Brady’s first losing campaign in his career. As Tampa Bay awaits Brady’s next move — on Thursday (AEDT), his former Patriots teammate Julian Edelman said if he does return for another season, “it’s not gonna be in Tampa Bay” — it is already making moves to overhaul its offence. The team fired offensive co-ordinator Byron Leftwich on Friday (AEDT). When Brady decides to retire, he’ll have a job waiting for him with Fox Sports as its lead analyst. NY Post’s Andrew Marchand reported last May that Brady signed a 10-year, $375 million ($A538m) deal with Fox Sports. The Bills will face the Bengals in the AFC Divisional Round playoff game on Monday (AEDT). This story originally appeared on the New York Post and has been reposted with permission
