“Tom Brady being motivated to ruin the NFL is the real FTX contagion” – Fans believe Bucs QB will be forced to postpone retirement amid $32 billion fallout

By Bethany Cohen

Published Nov 10, 2022 16:25 GMT

Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Fans believe that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady may not be retiring anytime soon.

For months, news of Tom Brady's divorce has flooded media outlets. Even speculation that he and Gisele Bundchen were separated and planning to divorce circulated. Now that the two have confirmed their divorce and are no longer a married couple, different aspects of their divorce have come to light.

Recently it was reported that Brady and Bundchen allegedly invested over $600 million in the FTX cryptocurrency. Hoping that would in return make them even more money.

When NFL fans got word that Brady may have possibly made such an investment, their reactions went wild. Recently, the cryptocurrency market has not been profitable. The value of Bitcoin and Dogecoin, for example, continues to fluctuate, causing panic as investments fall. FTX, for example, saw its value fall, causing everyone to lose money on their investment.

Those on Twitter expressed their opinions on the matter, with some wondering why the couple who were very wealthy would invest that much into a risky investment. Others joked that his decision-making led Bundchen to file for a divorce from the quarterback. Others, of course, targeted the quarterback's age, claiming that he will now have to play until he is 50 years old to make up the difference.

Did QB Tom Brady want to retire when he was 27 years old?

Tom Brady, the quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has credited his success to his "TB12" wellness brand. The quarterback has previously stated that the plans and lifestyles he and his longtime wellness coach Alex Guerrero devised are the primary reasons he can still play at such a high level at the age of 45. He has also stated that the brand is for everyone, whether or not they are professional athletes.

Now, in a new commercial for "TB12", the seven-time Super Bowl champion reveals that he nearly retired from the National Football League when he was just 27 years old. He said that elbow pain at the time almost caused him to call it a career. But now at 45 years old, he is still able to play.

He continues by saying that age and life obstacles won't stop you, it's all about how you feel. He had only won two Super Bowls at the time, but now has seven and is in his 23rd NFL season.

About the author

Bethany Cohen is an NFL writer at Sportskeeda, with a rich prior 15-year experience in the sports writing industry, primarily covering the MLB and MiLB. She majored in Communications from the University of South Florida and has previously worked for top companies such as Examiner.com and Legends on Deck.

Bethany owes her NFL allegiance to the Pittsburgh Steelers owing to their long-standing tradition and competitiveness. She is a fan of old stalwarts such as Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris and would love to watch them in the 1970s if she manages to get her hand on a time machine. She also acknowledges the greatness of modern icons like T.J. Watt for his desire to continuously improve despite being on top. She admires coaches Mike Tomlin and Andy Reid for their longevity and success.

The ace reporter credits her knowledge and love for the sport to be her biggest reporting strengths. Prior fact-checking is a big component of her process and she always scours through additional sources to ensure complete accuracy in her content.

Super Bowl XLIII, when the Steelers won the the grand prize after Santonio Holmes’ epic catch in the end zone with just seconds left on the clock is etched in Bethany’s memory forever. When she is free of her professional commitments, she likes to attend sports events and music concerts.

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