Tom Brady hasn’t taken the field against Ohio State this century, but it’s clear that the Michigan man still has a strong distaste toward the Buckeyes. The 44-year-old made his weekly appearance on the “Let’s Go” podcast with Jim Gray on Monday to address the apparently premature reports of his retirement before being joined by guest Joe Burrow.
As Brady offered some advice to the young quarterback ahead of his first Super Bowl appearance, he couldn’t help but to take a brutal shot at the Buckeyes, calling Burrow’s decision to transfer away from “that godforsaken place” one of the best of his career.
Burrow left Ohio State for LSU where he blossomed into a Heisman Trophy winner and national champion, eventually becoming the first overall pick in the 2020 draft. He got injured during his rookie campaign, but rebounded nicely this year as he made his way through the playoffs and now to the Super Bowl against the Rams.
Brady also Monday’s podcast appearance to offer advice to Burrow following Cincinnati’s upset of Kansas City in Sunday’s AFC championship game.
“We always had great advice from Coach Belichick. He said, ‘What we’ll remember most from this week is whether we win or lose,’” Brady said. “And unfortunately, I’ve been a part of three Super Bowl losses. You don’t remember those much. But when you win, you remember everything.
“So the best part is ultimately getting to the game. When you get to the game, you’ll realize it’s just that. It’s exactly what you’ve done all season long. The ball’s gonna get kicked off and it’s gonna feel like a football game. Getting to that point, it’ll feel quite a bit different from any game. But you just realize when you get to that moment, it’s a really exciting time for everyone. And I’m sure it’s exciting for your family and friends—and it should be, because we’ve all dreamed about getting to that moment.”
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As we know now, the 44-year-old announced on Instagram Tuesday morning that he would be retiring.
“I have always believed the sport of football is an ‘all-in’ proposition — if a 100% competitive commitment isn’t there, you won’t succeed, and success is what I love so much about our game,” Brady wrote. “There is a physical, mental, and emotional challenge EVERY single day that has allowed me to maximize my highest potential. And I have tried my very best these past 22 years. There are no shortcuts to success on the field or in life.
“This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention.”
The seven-time Super Bowl champion retires after the Buccaneers were knocked out of the NFL playoffs by the Los Angeles Rams.
Brady retires as the player with the most Super Bowls in NFL history and an assured spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as soon as he’s eligible for enshrinement.
