The breakup between the New England Patriots and Tom Brady was a news event that launched 1,000 ships. Books have been published, countless articles written, podcasts tape on and on.
But for all the talk of how the marriage could have been saved, maybe the parting made sense for everyone. Perhaps Brady privately knew how difficult New England’s skill-position deficit would be, and how badly he needed to land somewhere where he could still thrive.
Brady’s not the first New Englander to find salvation down south in his later years. After trying to steer the Patriots' go-cart offense during a disappointing 2019 season, he’s been treated to limousine life with the loaded Buccaneers offense.