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6 reasons we want Patriots QB Tom Brady to retire

Posted February 01, 2018 at 08:10 AM | Updated February 01, 2018 at 08:41 AM
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By Dan Duggan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said he isn't thinking about retirement.

"Why does everyone want me to retire so bad? I'm having fun, the team is doing good," the 40-year-old said at a Super Bowl press conference on Wednesday. "I know I'm a little bit older than most of the guys, but I'm really enjoying it."

Well, since you asked, Tom, here are six reasons we want you to retire:


It's time for someone else to win
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Jerry Lai | USA TODAY Sports

How many times can we watch the same man hoist the Lombardi Trophy? The photos of Brady wearing all five of his Super Bowl rings last offseason were obnoxious enough. We can't stomach the thought of him needing to use both hands to show all of his rings. Brady already has the most Super Bowl wins of any quarterback. It's time to spread the wealth.


He makes Super Bowl storylines stale
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The Super Bowl is a media spectacle with no shortage of questions for the players. But what's left to ask of Brady, who has been on this stage seven times? Casual fans probably couldn't pick Eagles quarterback Nick Foles out of a lineup before this week, but with Brady, we know what he eats for breakfast. No, really ...


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