Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback with an astounding seven Super Bowl championships under his belt, recently squashed any hopes of him making a second comeback to the NFL. In a candid episode of his SiriusXM podcast, “Let’s Go! with Tom Brady,” Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray, the topic of unretiring was brought up once again. Jimmy Donaldson, better known as Mr. Beast from YouTube, humorously suggested that his ratings would skyrocket if Brady were to return to the game.
Brady’s response was quick, firm, and, of course, good-natured. He emphatically stated, “I am NOT coming out of retirement.” Although he appreciated Mr. Beast’s clever idea, he highlighted that the main reason for his decision was his family. Even Jim Gray, Brady’s co-host, attempted to sway him, but Brady stood his ground. With a touch of humor, he added, “My parents and my kids would call. They would kill me. I wouldn’t be around by tonight.”
Drawing the Line: Brady’s Retirement Journey
For context, Brady initially retired from the NFL on February 1, 2022, after an illustrious 22-year career. However, that retirement lasted merely 40 days before he unretired and returned to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2022 season. He then retired once again, this time for good, in the 2023 offseason, on February 1, 2023.
“As I said, you’re only allowed one un-retirement. And I’ve used it up,” Brady responded when Jim Gray suggested a more original idea to boost ratings. He then shared a playful sentiment with Mr. Beast, saying, “So at this point, I’m just looking forward to being in more of your videos because my kids don’t think I’m s–t.”
Brady recognized Mr. Beast’s influence on the younger community and how his three children – John ‘Jack’ Edward Thomas, Benjamin Rein, and Vivian Lake – would likely pay more attention to Mr. Beast than to their own father. “Jimmy’s the one that’s got their attention. So if he tells them to do something, he’s got a lot more influence than I do. So I’m actually trying to stay on their good side,” Brady said, hinting at a potential future collaboration between himself and Mr. Beast.
The Epic Invite: Tom Brady Joins Mr. Beast’s YouTube Show
Just imagine the incredible collaboration between Tom Brady, the current G.O.A.T. of YouTube, and one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. It would undoubtedly be legendary, and it wouldn’t even matter what they decide to do – people from all around the world would be eager to tune in.
If this collaboration piques your interest, hold onto your seats because things are already in motion. During a recent podcast, Mr. Beast extended an invitation to Tom Brady to be a contestant in one of his YouTube videos, even offering a glimpse of what this collaboration might look like.
“Yeah, come on down! It’d be fun to have you as a contestant. Imagine my viewers; they click on a video, and it’s like a hundred people competing, and then suddenly it’s Tom Brady. They’d be like, ‘What the heck?’ It’d be so funny,” Mr. Beast enthusiastically explained. Doesn’t that sound like something you would watch?
Tom Brady seemed intrigued by the idea but had one condition – the competition should showcase his strengths. He exclaimed, “I’ll do it. We just gotta make a competition that I’m somewhat decent at. You can’t bury me alive or something like that!” Retirement certainly hasn’t dampened his competitive spirit, and he remains determined to excel at everything he sets his mind to.
So, while a second NFL comeback may be off the table, keeping an eye out for the potential collaboration between Tom Brady and Mr. Beast promises some incredibly entertaining content for fans young and old alike.
