Tom Brady 'Retires' But When Will Bets Be Graded?
The Tampa Bay Bucs were among the most disappointing teams in 2022 but somehow managed to limp into the playoffs courtesy of a very bad NFC South division.
The odds of Tom Brady retiring (again) after this season were much stronger as a result and it became somewhat official Wednesday February 1 as Brady took to his social media account to make the announcement.
Truly grateful on this day. Thank you pic.twitter.com/j2s2sezvSS
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 1, 2023
Of course we've been down this route before. Last year, Brady retired only to return to the Bucs ahead of the 2022 regular season.
As far as the grading goes, it's likely these bets will not be graded until after Week 1 of the 2023 regular NFL season.
"Good morning guys, I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring for good,” Brady said.
“I know the process was a pretty big deal last time so when I woke up this morning I figured I just press record and let you guys know first. I won’t be long-winded, you only get one super-emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year.”
"Tom Brady will be remembered as one of the greatest to ever play in the NFL," commissioner Roger Goodell said after Brady retired in 2022. "An incredible competitor and leader, his stellar career is remarkable for its longevity but also for the sustained excellence he displayed year after year. Tom made everyone around him better and always seemed to rise to the occasion in the biggest moments. ... It has been a privilege to watch him compete and have him in the NFL."
Brady Retirement Odds Coming Into 2023
SportsBetting had him at -130 odds to retire just prior to this game.
Afterwards, on Tuesday morning, those odds were now
Will Tom Brady retire?
Will Tom Brady retire and then un-retire? (Must announce retirement prior to Week 1 of 2023 regular season and then come out of retirement and be on roster Week 1 of 2023 season)
Yes +700
No -2000
"Not the way we wanted to end it, but we didn't deserve it," said Brady after the Monday night loss that abruptly concluded the Bucs forgetable season.
"I think there's a part of football where I feel like it's -- sometimes you get lucky, but most of the time, the team that earns it wins, and they played [well] all year."
Brady's contract is set to expire. He will become an unrestricted free agent at age 45 unless the Bucs are able to re-sign him. Brady will be free to sign with any team should he choose to keep playing. SportsBetting.ag is offering those odds as well and currently have Brady as the favorite to start for the Las Vegas Raiders next season.
Brady's hardly the only top quarterback that could be departing after this season.
Looking ahead to next season, many are expecting a few league vets to hang up the cleats, and there could be a some current starters leading different teams in 2023.
SportsBetting.ag has set odds on the speculation with props on who will retire first between Brady, Matt Ryan, Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford, as well as which QBs will be on new teams.
Additionally, there is a fun Brady-Belichick prop on the board as well.
Tom Brady Team in Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders +300
New York Jets +350
New England Patriots +400
San Francisco 49ers +650
Indianapolis Colts +750
Baltimore Ravens +900
Atlanta Falcons +1000
Miami Dolphins +1000
New Orleans Saints +1000
Washington Commanders+1000
Tennessee Titans +1200
Houston Texans +2500
Raiders QB in Week 1
Tom Brady +300
Jimmy Garoppolo +325
Lamar Jackson +650
Aaron Rodgers +750
Jarrett Stidham +800
Anthony Richardson +1000
Bryce Young +1100
Matt Ryan +1200
Will Levis +1200
Baker Mayfield +1400
CJ Stroud +1400
Jets QB in Week 1
Derek Carr +250
Jimmy Garoppolo +350
Tom Brady +350
Lamar Jackson +450
Mike White +550
Aaron Rodgers +750
Zach Wilson +900
Bryce Young +1600
CJ Stroud +1600
Will Levis +1600
Baker Mayfield +3300
Joe Flacco +6600
Super Bowl LVII MVP
Patrick Mahomes +375
Josh Allen +500
Jalen Hurts +650
Brock Purdy +700
Joe Burrow +950
Christian McCaffrey +1200
Dak Prescott +1200
Deebo Samuel +1600
Travis Kelce +2500
Devin Singletary +3300
Stefon Diggs +3300
Trevor Lawrence +3300
Daniel Jones +4000
Ja'Maar Chase +4000
AJ Brown +5000
Micah Parsons +5000
Nick Bosa +5000
Devonta Smith +6600
Saquon Barkley +6600
Ceedee Lanb +9000
Tony Pollard +10000
Dawson Knox +12500
Ezekiel Elliott +12500
Travis Etienne +12500
George Kittle +15000
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
