Earlier this month, a pretty shocking report quietly revealed that the San Francisco 49ers were looking to lure Tom Brady out of retirement to start over Brock Purdy this season. Nobody from the Niners has since addressed the report, but Brady himself was asked about it on Tuesday.
During his appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, Tom Brady was asked directly about the report claiming that Brock Purdy said the Niners were pursuing Brady to be their starting quarterback. Brady didn’t offer a firm confirmation, but he definitely didn’t deny the report, either.
“In this last season, there’s a lot of different things that people would suggest, but I kind of just kept my mind focused on where I wanted to go,” Brady said according to 49ers WebZone. “Again, this was a great year for me to sit back and watch and learn and get prepared for being in the Fox booth next year.”
Obviously, these words from the seven-time Super Bowl champion led to a lot of reactions on social media.
So remember that dejected look when Purdy beat him? Was that after Brady was asked to be the quarterback of the 49ers or before? 🤔
— Posh_Clevelander (@swtnrse05) January 31, 2024
why do you not understand the context of last offseason, last pick in the draft who started 8 games at the time blew out his throwing elbow, no idea if he would be ready in time, you got a chance to sign brady in that situation for a year, you try. Brock has proved himself now.
— Anthony Gonter (@Stargate476) January 31, 2024
49ers trophy case would be a bit more crowded had they said yes in 2019.
— Sonic Raider (@SonicRaider2) January 31, 2024
They literally didn't even know if he'd be able to start the season, you really want there to be drama, don't you?
— Josh (@Josh_49ers) January 31, 2024
People forget that a guy who played 8 games was recovering from elbow surgery and no one was sure how soon he'd be back
But that's okay
The pundits never do remember https://t.co/Nh5dWcyJOP
— DBrags (@DBSportsYT) January 31, 2024
Brady is going to take Greg Olsen’s seat at Fox. Those are going to be some big shoes to try to fill for Brady. Greg Olsen is one of the best doing games.
— Marc🇺🇸 (@kmbsdusa) January 31, 2024
Ultimately, Brady chose to stay retired and Purdy ended up leading the Niners to a Super Bowl. It seems like everything worked out well for everyone involved.
