There may be a call for the Minnesota Vikings to make.
Given their recent endeavors to obtain intelligence regarding the upcoming class of quarterbacks and the possible obstacles they might encounter in their pursuit of one, reaching out to a retired player might be their best course of action.
But not just any retired athlete would do. Tom Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion and 15-time Pro Bowl player, deserves that call.
Even though Brady claims to be “100%” retired, he has recently considered making a comeback.
Brady stated, “I’m not opposed to it if they would,” in the April 11 episode of the “DeepCuts” podcast. “I’m not sure if I’ll be allowed to take over an NFL team as an owner. However, I’m not sure. I promise to stay in fit and have perfect ball throwing form forever.
To drop in for a brief visit, like to Michael Jordan’s return? I wouldn’t object to anything at all, but I’m not sure whether they would let me.
In August, Brady will turn 47 years old.
He would become the oldest quarterback to ever play in the NFL, with Hall of Famer George Blanda. In his final season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady became the oldest quarterback to start an NFL game.
With the Bucs in 2022, Brady completed 66.8% of his passes for 4,694 yards, 25 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
In terms of touchdowns and interceptions, the season was ordinary.
Even in the last season, Tom Brady was still productive.
Still, Brady led the NFL in both attempts and completions. Furthermore, it was the sixth-most yardage in his illustrious career. Brady should be able to get the Vikings to agree to any prospective contract demands.
After a brief hiatus, Brady signed a one-year, $15 million contract to play one more season.
According to Spotrac, the Vikings have $17.6 million in cap room and can make more.
In a possible bidding battle, the Vikings might be able to hold Brady’s asking price lower because he has already garnered $332.9 million in career football earnings. Vic Blends, the host, questioned Brady over the likelihood that a call came in from the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, or Las Vegas Raiders.
According to Troy Renck of The Denver Post, DraftKings “created odds, favoring Brady staying in the Fox Broadcast booth” on April 13. The Patriots are +250, the Raiders and the field are +400, and the 49ers are +800 if he does make a comeback. Brady would naturally return for a contender if he did.
Considering that the Vikings just finished with a 7–10 record and what Renck called his “message to the league,” they could appear like a difficult sale.
The season before Brady signed, the Buccaneers finished 7-10.
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The players themselves regard Minnesota’s organization as excellent. The most enticing feature of perhaps being a Vikings player is Justin Jefferson. However, the other choices—Jonathan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and Aaron Jones—are competitive with any trio that works well together.
It may be argued that Jefferson elevates the group.
Along with being well-liked, head coach Kevin O’Connell has a history with Brady and hails from one of the NFL’s quarterback-friendly systems.
O’Connell was selected by the Patriots in the third round of the 2008 draft (94th overall). After Brady tore his ACL and MCL in his left knee in Week 1 of that season, he primarily supported Matt Cassell.
The possibility of Brady’s acquisition of a minority interest in the Raiders remains large.
However, the Vikings make sense as a possible suitor if the future Hall of Famer is planning a second comeback. Right now, they have Jaren Hall, Nick Mullens, and Sam Darnold as alternatives.
