Where will Tom Brady play in 2023? 5 Best Landing Spots for QB in NFL Free Agency

Tom Brady has had a difficult 2022, both personally and professionally. He's had to put up with Antonio Brown's antics, a high-profile divorce, and the FTX cryptocurrency crash off the Gridiron. On the football field, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be winning games despite their Tom Brady-led offense rather than because of it.

As a result, this will most likely be Brady's final season as a football player on the Gridiron.

Everyone knows how competitive Brady is, and the gunslinger may want to make a statement at the end of the season. He may want to show the world that this season was a fluke and that he still got it. Furthermore, the greatest football player of all time may prefer to exit with a bang rather than a whimper.

So here, we will be looking at the five best landing spots for the greatest quarterback to play the game as he prepares for free agency. So, let's go!

Five of the Best Landing Spots for Tom Brady in the 2023 NFL Free Agency

1. San Francisco 49ers

Tom Brady has never been shy about admitting he was a major San Francisco fan. He fell in love with the game, watching the 49ers with his dad, and he idolized the great San Francisco quarterbacks of old. It could be destiny, a full-circle moment, or a possibility.

The 49ers have a solid core to build around, and it is general knowledge around the league that they are a mere elite QB away (sorry, Trey Lance and Jimmy G) from possible Super Bowl glory. Offensive juggernauts such as Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey are juicy options for Brady.

San Francisco has a generational defensive stalwart in Nick Bosa to keep the other end of the Gridiron honest as well. What's more, Kyle Shanahan is a better head coach than Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

2. New England Patriots

A fairytale ending for not just Tom Brady but also his fellow GOAT, Bill Belichick, a return to the New England Patriots would be one for the storybooks. The Patriots are similar to the 49ers, as they have a solid core but lack an elite QB to take them to the next level.

Adding a still-elite Brady would do wonders for Mac Jones' development and bring back the fear factor that the Patriots have lacked since Brady left. Moreover, Brady and Belichick are back on speaking terms since their acrimonious divorce.

3. Las Vegas Raiders

The lure of the city of Las Vegas is a dream for many, but only a few get the luxury of playing for the Raiders in Las Vegas. Derek Carr has been calling the signals at Las Vegas for the past couple of years, but with mixed results. The Raiders already have Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow, and Darren Waller as weapons; all they need now is a superstar quarterback. No quarterback personifies the term "superstar" like Tom Brady, and he should be a box-office success in Sin City.

Furthermore, Brady would have the opportunity to work with two people he greatly admires: head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. It would be a solid match and a fitting way for the GOAT to end his incredible career.

4. Miami Dolphins

The last off-season saw us salivating about the prospect of Tom Brady teaming up with Tyreek Hill as the Miami Dolphins take over the NFL. Unfortunately, the Dolphins went about it wrong and got a hefty punishment for tampering. This year, there's no need for underhand dealings as Tom Brady will be an unrestricted free agent. To make things even better, Sean Payton is still in the job center, and their elite wide receivers are injury free.

A Tom Brady, Jaylen Waddle, and Tyreek Hill offense look like something you would assemble on Madden. But that could happen in a matter of weeks, thanks to the genius coaching mind of Sean Payton. This could mean the Dolphins part ways with Tua Tagovailoa, but it wouldn't be the first time they consider it.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been utterly atrocious this season, and the only reason they are in the playoff picture is because of how weak their division is. They have the pieces, but their coaching has simply been awful. It's been so bad that Tom Brady, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Julio Jones, and Leonard Fournette have been reduced to an "ordinary" status.

However, all this can be corrected with a shake-up in the coaching staff. It's crystal clear that Todd Bowles is not that guy, and Brady's window is closing. Either the Bucs make some difficult decisions, or they will lose Brady for nothing in a few weeks.

How is Tom Brady performing this season?

Tom Brady has a mixed 2022 NFL season that is as inconsistent as the team he's leading. Brady has put up a stat line of 4,178 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in 15 games.