Sports World Reacts To News Of Tom Brady’s Retirement

Katie JerkovichFebruary 1, 2023

NFL stars, sports commentators, and others reacted to seven-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady’s announcement that he’s retiring again, but this time “for good” After 23 seasons, the league is over.

The a href=”https://www.dailywire.com/topic/tom-brady”>45-year-old Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback posted a Video On social media, he thanked his fans and all those who helped him.

“I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning, I figured I’d just press record and let you guys know first,” He also mentioned his prior retirement announcement from February 1, 2022. Before changing his mind, he said.

The clip was quickly shared and the sports world responded by praising it. “Goat,” Many have called him the “The” “Greatest of All Time.”

JJ Watt, a retired star of the Arizona Cardinals (Texas Texans) tweeted recently. “Greatest of All Time.”

“No question, no debate. It’s been an honor and a privilege. PS – The newly retired group meets on the golf course every morning at 10am. Drinks are on the new guy, so bring your wallet.”

The Greatest of All Time

No question, no debate.

It’s been an honor and a privilege.

🐐

PS – The newly retired group meets on the golf course every morning at 10am. You can bring your wallet, as drinks are available for the new guy. https://t.co/rjPx7bQa6u

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 1, 2023

ESPN “First Take” Stephen A. Smith, host wrote “He’ll be remembered as the greatest ever. … You don’t just talk about him as a football player, you talk about him as a leader.”

.@stephenasmith Reacts to Tom Brady’s retirement

“He’ll be remembered as the greatest ever. … You don’t just talk about him as a football player, you talk about him as a leader.” pic.twitter.com/HaDokAPSrb

— First Take (@FirstTake) February 1, 2023

Robert Griffin III is an NFL analyst and a former NFL player. “Tom Brady is the [goat].”

Tom Brady is🐐

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 1, 2023

Marcus Spears, ESPN Analyst, tweeted “Tom shutting it down and I thought he should !! Enjoy your next chapter Goat! You Gave everything you had and It was better than anyone else’s in winning and Leading!!!
[TomBrady]=Goat.”

Tom closed it down, and I thought he should! Enjoy your next chapter Goat! You Gave everything you had and It was better than anyone else’s in winning and Leading!!! 🙏🏾 @TomBrady=Goat

— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) February 1, 2023

Colin Cowherd is a sports analyst. “Being good is hard. Being great is really hard. Being the GOAT takes your breath away.”

“Being good is hard. Being great is really hard. Being the GOAT takes your breath away.”

— @ColinCowherd Reflects on Tom Brady’s careerhttps://t.co/o7YOMzbr5V”>pic.twitter.com/o7YOMzbr5V

— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) February 1, 2023

Only one reaction can you get to the goat’s retirement, and mine was very strong. So I’ll just say this. As a player, teammate and leader, as well as son, brother, father, it was an unforgettable experience. Love you buddy. ❤️🐐

PS. PS. pic.twitter.com/otauEND3Fd

— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) February 1, 2023

Congrats Tom. 👑
Salute to all the Greatest. 🐐 #12 https://t.co/3l1ZxzdIoQ

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 1, 2023

It is the greatest thing you have ever done. https://t.co/YBxsv4QY0e

— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) February 1, 2023

🗣 THANK YOU TOMhttps://t.co/3ASnEuBngv”>https://t.co/3ASnEuBngv

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 1, 2023

Congratulations @TomBrady Congratulations on your incredible career. We enjoyed your time in ahref=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChampaBay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#ChampaBay 🏆 @Buccaneers

We will see you in Canton within 5 years! 🏈 @ProFootballHOF pic.twitter.com/2PevnHdy56

— Derrick Brooks (@DBrooks55) February 1, 2023

Congratulation @TomBrady An amazing career. It was fascinating to watch. https://t.co/zkobgugR52

— Derek Jeter (@derekjeter) February 1, 2023

Yet there were others who seemed to think that he’d be back in a new uniform soon, saying, “‘I’ll believe it when I see it.”

“Yea we’ve heard this before. I’ll believe it when I see it,” One fan wrote.

Yes, we’ve heard it before. It’s true.https://t.co/pSrrQoecfY”>https://t.co/pSrrQoecfY

— Brian #MSAwareness (@StormingB81) February 1, 2023

Sports commentators of the Dan LeBatard show said they didn’t believe it.

“I’m not buying it,” [Stugotz790] shared.

“I’m not buying it either,” Jessica_smetana replied.

“I’m not buying it for a second,” [MichaelRyanRuiz] added.