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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady seems to be fatiguing from questions about retirement. He sounds like he’s ready to face around five more years of them, however. He still wants to play until he’s about 45.
But still, he was asked a question about retirement during a Super Bowl media session at Mall of America.
“Why does everyone want me to retire so bad?” Brady asked Wednesday. “I don’t get it. I’m having fun. The team is doing good.”
One of the next reporters informed Brady that he didn’t have a retirement question.
“Good,” Brady said.
Brady was then asked whether he intends to break Steve DeBerg’s record as a 44-year-old starter and a 45-year-old quarterback on a Super Bowl roster.
“I’ve always wanted to play to my mid-forties, but I mean, we’ll see,” Brady said. “Football’s such a physical sport. Every game really could be your last game. That’s the reality of the sport. I’d love to plan for those things. I try to work hard at the things that I need to to allow my body to feel good week after week, year after year. I’ve got a good routine that’s worked for me.”
Brady, 40, is going to be the oldest quarterback to start in a Super Bowl. He’ll be breaking the record he set last February in Super Bowl LI. This comes after Brady had another excellent season with 4,577 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
His Patriots will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Super Bowl Sunday. Those hoping he’ll announce his retirement afterward will likely be disappointed.
