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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady just finished his 22nd season in the NFL after Tampa Bay lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
Brady went 30 of 54 for 329 yards passing with a touchdown and an interception in the 30-27 loss. Following the game, TB12 was asked about retirement. He said he hadn't thought much about it. Instead, he explained that he planned to take it day by day:
“I haven’t put a lot of thought into it,” Brady said. “We’ll just take it day by day and see where we’re at.”
Now, the three-time league MVP has called it a career, and NFL fans are mixed in their responses to the news.
NFL Fans react to Tom Brady’s Retirement
Valt said: "GOAT of Football, thank you for putting New England on the map TB12 you will forever be a legend here."
Scott Hanson, host of NFL Red Zone, tweeted that "it was thrilling to see you do what you do. Best ever. BRAVO! Enjoy retirement."
Alan Nahigan said Brady was "the best to do it at the QB position in his lifetime, wishing him the best of luck in retirement."
Tim tweeted to start a petition to put Brady in the Hall of Fame within 24 hours of his retirement. He says, "Why are we going to wait 5 years for the greatest QB of all time."
Holly of ESPN 97.5 in Houston says that a new era is upon us now that Brady is retired.
NFL agent and attorney Nicole Lynn tweeted, asking if anyone felt weirdly emotional about the retirement announcement of TB12.
Former United States Ambassador Curtis S. Chin said Brady is retiring from the league after a career of winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records.
Gabb Goudy of FanDuel said she knows Brady just retired but wants him to head to the Cleveland Browns and win a Super Bowl.
Comedian Frank Caliendo impersonated New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick while discussing Brady's retirement.
Lieutenant Governor Jeannette Nuñez of Florida wished the seven-time Super Bowl Champion a happy retirement. She also says Miami is amazing this time of year.
And finally, Tampa Bay offensive lineman Donovan Smith congratulates TB12 on a great career.
Poll : Will you miss Tom Brady?
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