The message from Tom Brady feels a little different this time — and it's a bit out of character for him.
It's true that Brady has fooled us once before, having retired this offseason in what felt like a hastened decision before deciding a month later to play in the 2022 NFL season.
But in a candid moment Wednesday on the "Dan Patrick Show," Brady admitted that the burning drive that once fueled him is starting to run closer to empty as he approaches his age-45 season.
"I had the appetite to compete, and it's gonna be gone soon," Brady said when asked how his decision to return unfolded.