Tom Brady controlled his own ending, not mentioning the Pats is a non-story - Colin | NFL | THE HERD

Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement after 22 season in the NFL. Colin Cowherd reflects on Brady's historic career, and praises the quarterback for controlling his ending as masterfully as he controlled the trajectory of his career. Plus, Colin breaks down why Brady not mentioning the New England Patriots in his retirement post is a non-story.
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[@fairlymediocreOG]

colin’s greatest segment ever. thanks colin.

[@carolinemanley9216]

Started out hating him because he was so dang successful…but eventually I grew to live him as I understood his story. Brady is one of one. We will never see another like him. Happy retirement Tom! You deserve it.

[@Microscopeification]

Same. I’m 25 and spent most of my life not liking Tom but the past 4 years I’ve grew to appreciate him a lot and he’s become one of my favorite players of all time. Nothing but class.

[@carolinemanley9216]

He’s the ultimate comeback king.

[@crooster1]

@@carolinemanley9216 Nick Foles has entered the chat. Glad the BAD MAN is gone, the dragon is slayed

[@didd717]

I've been thinking the same thing. but I startedto find myself cheering for the “old guy” that was no longer needed. And realized I had never actually researched his past history. The past two years have been my favorite of watching the NFL and I really wish I would have noticed it earlier. It's Next year is gonna suck! Never thought I'd say that.. But I'm a Tom Brady fan for life now. Watching documentaries about this guy for the past two years has taught me more about winning in life than anything. I don't need to wish him good luck in retirement because I know he’ll win that too!!

[@WillyPDX94]

Same for me. I hated him with a white hot passion for years. But i came to appreciate his greatness. I was hoping for one more year, but happy to see him end his career on his own terms. The indisputable GOAT of NFL QBs.

[@rayjames6096]

He was already the greatest when he left NE, winning another SB his first year with TB was the exclamation point. There will never be another like him. He had the greatest of all NFL careers.

[@tpsam]

The fact that you didn't even mention Retiring after 22 years in MVP form With the most yards and td in the league during his last season In the middle of all of his greatness this amazing and legendary feat is just another drop in the ocean

[@nuera9086]

Yo not just Nfl career but probably next to Michael Jordan tiger woods and Serena Williams and even lebron James and Kareem Brady has equally if not more impressive career than everyone I just said it’s gonna be hard if not impossible to top what he has done truly great

[@jsmithers.]

@Lordeverfall100 Lmao...

[@Manofthehr30]

@Lordeverfall100 😂

[@robertsalfelder8111]

Still pisses me off how the media couldn’t respect the man enough to let him announce his retirement instead of spoiling it and announcing before he did

[@gerardoarambula4377]

Wtf u talking about u either hate or like media but that's there job. Hence y ur on here

[@Bigdoggaroonie]

@@gerardoarambula4377 just because he doesn’t have respect for the media don’t mean he ain’t gonna look at it

[@gerardoarambula4377]

@@Bigdoggaroonie exactly he looking at it n they report then he upset cause they report something before a guy says it. Sounds like good reporting to me.

[@vlon3lyboiii666]

@@gerardoarambula4377whether it’s completely accurate or not it’s the media’s job to report most of media buzz is false lies or stretched truths it’s how they get there clicks

[@daviclar867]

@@gerardoarambula4377 sir, do you have control of the English language? because I don't really understand you.

[@mhairsto24]

Brady was (is) so damn good that even as a fan of a rival team you know that the NFL has lost an all-time great and it is super sad to see him call it a career. This guy is the embodiment of a winner. Tom Brady hating losing more than he loved winning, I wish that all athletes were like that.

[@danielburdisso1483]

I don’t really think it’s sad when all time greats retire, the league will have more anyway so it really isn’t sad

[@michaelf.bender3718]

@@danielburdisso1483 Brady is different though. His career will never be replicated.

[@ivansalazar5448]

I could not agree more!!!

[@OlJackBurton]

Kobe was another player that was known for hating losing more than he loved winning...

[@jackwoods9604]

Tom Brady went to the "Bucs" and Slapped the Sports Media Haters and Doubters right across the MOUTH with another SB Championship...That was 1 of the most SATISFYING Years and Wins in my Life as a Brady and Sports fan....Thank you Tom!!!!

[@IansRcFun]

100% agree! Everyone counted him out so he landed in Tampa and as a life long bucs fan, when he took us through those impossible playoff games and then we dominated the superbowl.. it is something i will never forget! Thanks so much Tom! Youdabest!!

[@simplebidnessman]

@@IansRcFun went though Brees, Rodgers, and then beat Mahomes the worst of them all. One of the greatest playoffs run of his. Beautiful career

[@cl5619]

His 2 very good years with Bucs, with one being a Super Bowl win, is nearly the perfect way to end his career. It would have been perfect if the order was different and his 2nd season as SB win, followed by retirement. But nevertheless, that last chapter was a pretty spectacular ending

[@mugensgameoutplayed9017]

LEGIT! THE SOUND OF SLAP ACTUALLY REACHED HERE IN OUR COUNTRY PHILIPPINES EVEN THOUGH WE DNT HAVE THIS LEAGUE 😂😂😂

[@XAVIER-um7ie]

@@simplebidnessman one retired after it and one who was the greatest comparison to brady and taken over the goat at lambo got exposed for betting against him and the final one was the star of this generation and he beat him too, he did everything and this year he would have won if they were healthy and if the defence didn't mess and his last 4 years he dominated the league after 40 years and man he won his first chip in tampa bay the worst team in nfl last 20 years and through pandemic he did all i can't believe this man retired and i am from India man this guy made me watch NFL i love him and i am alive and kicking bcoz of him to be great like him ♥️💯

[@allannixon5113]

Thanks for all the memories, it's a sad day for the nfl, we will never see another Brady

[@jamiekopriva9322]

Kn

[@tgardner866]

Brady was a class act in the face of opposition. Im glad to see him exit on his own terms. GOAT all day.

[@mcrackenjack8326]

Tom will be back he's only taking a short break/vacation then he will come back and win 3 more

[@jpal1993]

It’s painful but warm to see the sports world with unannounced tears in their eyes. I think we all witnessed something remarkable. Thanks Tom.

[@gghut2381]

I whole heartedly disagree with Colin, Adam Schefter is a little weasel, plain and simple.

[@Richman1211]

I blocked him on Twitter, that was the last straw for me

[@jeffpudewell5884]

Tom Brady is the first and only player I ever rooted for as a player, regardless of his team. No one can replace him.

[@desi_patriot]

Even when he won 6 SBs with NE through the AFC (I'm more of an NFC guy), I did not take him too seriously. When he moved to TB, I thought that he is done. Never in my life did I ever imagine that he will win a SB and that too in the NFC, I started deeply respected him. LEGEND!!!

[@christabellll]

I’ve been so emotional but Colin’s analysis soothes me. I’m so saddened by this retirement. I wish Tom Brady all the best in the future.

[@aaronmstevenson]

He’s not an analyst

[@Jai.P91]

Greatest of all time! GOAT no doubt. Thanks for the memories Tom! One of the greatest ambassadors of the sport itself. Whether u love him or hate him what he’s done for the sports should be respect earned enough! Enjoy retirement goat.

[@MrSamoannn]

Won't even lie I shed a damn tear for someone I don't even know. But I think its because of all the moments that He lead the comeback victories for the Pats all those years watching them. Im so grateful because those were such happy memories that not only Tom was apart of but also my brothers and family. We were so hyped and happy and just so lively when Tom led them back or win those rings. Memories I won't ever forget because of how valuable those meant to me with my family. Thank you Tom for spoiling us Pats fans and thank you to the haters for fueling him to give his best EVERY SINGLE TIME! 😎

[@tbprofile1295]

There's nothing like watching a Brady comeback victory, especially with family and friends. Those moments are unforgettable, and change lives.

[@Fed_Express]

That's a beautiful eulogy for his NFL career. Well done, Colin!

[@greyhamlogan2255]

I'll miss him, this feels like my best friend has said goodbye, I'll shed a 😢 💧 or two. Congratulations from New Zealand 🇳🇿 👏 on an Outstanding career.

[@shelbysweatt5934]

growing up I hated tom brady winning all the time because of what my friends thought of him but after the comeback against the falcons to win…. I finally respected that he was the goat and he was a man that literally left it all on the field and with that thank you tom brady for the great games i got to watch with you in it…. there will never be another 🐐

[@dbyd777]

Our generation witnessed the Greatest of All Time to play the game.

[@Chris-tw7qv]

Go back and watch TBs reaction when Malcom Butler wins that SB for them. Then he gives him the truck he got. Class act.

[@thatllputmarzipaninyourpie3117]

"Don't waste my time, arguing he's not." Hear, hear.

[@SteelCityforlife-sz1dd]

LOL. I loveddd this. All the delusional Chiefs fans screaming “Mahomes the GOAT” after literally 1 SB are out here catching major strays today and I’m here for it. 😂🤣😂

[@erniesbiscuits8691]

Thanks for everything Tom, you'll be missed.

[@nchan4679]

Its insane to remember seeing someone i worked with when i started working at 18 yrs old wearing a ton brady jersey and today hes retiring and im damn near 40. I cant believe he played so long.

[@johnleeman5348]

New England fans needed this thank you Colin... beautifully spoken

[@montgomerynsamba4323]

We did

[@phillyg4634]

Hope you enjoyed Tommy cuz yall aren't winning anything anytime soon lollll

[@mtg1470]

No, we needed to be recognized and thanked in his retirement speech

[@davidvironet6344]

@@mtg1470 no us pats fan didn't need it. He gave it when he left. Hope he retires as a buc.

[@gilarmenta1526]

Amen!

[@laufsteakmodel]

Became a pats fan in 03 (still am) just because of Brady. I was rooting for him and the Buccaneers so hard for the last two seasons despite still being a Pats fan. Im so sad to see him leave but Im so happy he can do it so graciously. I hate to say it but its the right time. Maybe even more so last year.

[@lg_4da695]

I didn't always like TB. But I respect him for what he has done and the way he handled himself with class.

[@christophermanley3602]

I like how he spent the first several minutes saying that you have the ability to control your life, and that Tom made the perfect exit, then goes on to explain why the exit wasn't perfect, and why that wasn't Tom's fault, and Tom had no control over the way he exited.

[@nilekhalaf4091]

yes, very motivational

[@mikeoley13]

I felt sad when Elway, Marino (my childhood hero) and Favre retired. Now i've seen Manning, Ben and Brady move on. Getting old sucks man.

[@ashmaterial]

We all gonna die soon buddy

[@artvandelayRFC]

@@ashmaterial Yup. 40 this year. Time flies.

[@kaixin6085]

Tom Brady has achieved more than anyone in NFL history, moreover, he is an role model for anyone, anywhere at any age. Overall, he is a great human being.

[@nilekhalaf4091]

facts

[@JoeDread316]

It's going to be weird not seeing Brady on the field. Thanks for the memories Tom

[@peterduarte4020]

So well put Colin.

[@JasonSmithPsychedelicTherapist]

Love Tom. Total class. An inspired career.

[@EngineVSEngine]

I am sad to see it end, he made watching a game so much more fun. Even though I am a Pats fan and was sad when he left, I still enjoyed watching him play in Tampa. This is such a huge loss to the fun of Sunday afternoons and a loss to the league, I just hope he stays involved in the NFL in some way.

[@mrmaxcarter2306]

Yeah, not sure I feel like watching football every weekend now. Tom had led so many great comebacks. No one can touch that

[@desi_patriot]

Hope that he becomes an NFL Coach.. He will win a bunch of SBs in that role too..

[@mitchlancaster566]

Colin your take on Tom Brady, Roger staubach and John elway was perfect, thank you sir

[@TECHN0]

Damn, my first football game was when Brady played in the SuperBowl in Feb 2002

[@thebarky1988]

Just found your station and I love it. You are professional and one target. Thanks so much. Also, I totally agree with you.

[@CharlesFlo305]

Thank you Colin for speaking for us Pat fans. We will always be grateful and honored to have had Tom Brady as our QB.

[@hueher8444]

Tom Brady tha GOAT 🐐, I will always remember him as the little train that made it HAPPENED when he was never the MOST athletic one. THANK YOU MR. BRADY

[@lpquagmire3621]

The excitement and promise one would normally reserve for the dawning of a new Lunar Year must sadly be tempered this 2022 with the news the GOAT has chosen to walk away from the greatest game of all. 😢😭 Thank you, Tom, for allowing us to bask in your greatness lo these many years... 🤧

[@drewschlimgen7509]

Colin I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your intro here. Very wise words to live by old man, I’ll hold them near and dear to my heart.

[@ivansalazar5448]

Excellent commentary and reflections, fitting of the legacy of greatest QB of all times!

[@lorageiger2275]

His prime is parallel to Tigers prime. Cant compare it to an NBA player bc there has been so many good NBA players. This man was a step above the best QBs of all time. Hes a true a winner, leader, a true Champion. Hes a hero. There will NEVER be a guy like him again with the way the NFL is changing.. Hes something of a century. So glad I won money on the Falcons come back although I live in Atlanta 😂

[@NeoClutch08]

He went thru Brees, Rodgers , and Mahomes in his final superbowl GOATED ASF

[@dklingen]

Outstanding perspective and analysis Colin!

[@ManInACatapult]

Thank you for everything, Tom

[@lilypahl]

Great said Colin. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@cartergallagher933]

Colin has two unpopular, but correct takes here. Great segment.

[@elberperez6116]

My whole life I seen him play it’s amazing yet bitter to see him leave a true class act Sundays are gonna be different

[@Pickles67]

Well said!! Thank you!

[@bradkeating3869]

Very well said, on all levels. Thank you for this, Colin.

[@user-jz9eg9mt1c]

The crazy thing about Tom taking less money is that it helped them win and therefore let him make way more money off the field so it really didn't even matter

[@maureen1031]

Great take on everything about Tom and his retirement statement. 👏

[@desi_patriot]

With Tom, it was never about the money and salary caps. It was always about winning and respect. LEGEND

[@brianrussell4449]

Colin. I get some great life counseling from the context of what your discuss. Ty

[@whomadethelist7222]

I see why Colin is so great on his own. He knows how to send off one of the greats every single time. Can’t wait when he does this with LeBron. The passing of Kobe was the greatest send off out of anybody showing respect to him. And now he’s doing the same with Brady this is a quality respect. You can tell Colin loves and value what he says and what he does with it. Thanks Colin hopefully whenever you retire you get the same send off

[@MotoRiderHBO]

Perfectly said!

[@rossjohnson661]

Thank you Colin, well said

[@sector06]

He even retires better than everyone else

[@msstellafay1320]

We should all be so grateful that we got to see Tom Brady play all these years. He's one of the people that we will be talking about long after he's gone. He is a Living Legend; and we got to see him play.

[@Jennifer_Elliott]

Colin always shares his takeaways from, what is I'm sure incredibly expensive, therapy with his audience and it's so great.

[@NickSibz]

I've watched and commented on a lot of videos and posts today. All I can really say at this point is thank you Tom, thank you for the unreal and unbelievable football you provided for us all. The world will never see his likeness again. I also 100% agree on Colin's take about the no Pats mention. He already gave them his farewell.

[@nilekhalaf4091]

nice comment

[@crazy0300712]

Perfectly stated

[@andresjimenez1015]

Colin is always right, when he's giving is thoughts on topics of football. TB will give he's appreciation on the right moment. When everyone is looking for HOF speech. 🏈

[@2chipped]

Power, ego, highest paid do not come to mind when I think of Brady. Sacrificing pay, not throwing teammates under the bus, elevating teammates, trying to bring in and help mentally challenged struggling multiple wide receivers, are what comes to my mind. Yes he was in deflategate, just like there are some holding penalties called... And some are not. My top 5 memories. #1 for SB's #2 great players wanted to be on his team, a great communicator/challenger. #3 his dad was his idol. #4 productive longevity, by way of delayed gratification = no drinking no off days in the season. #5 he never appeared to be different things to different people.

[@desi_patriot]

I don't know about the 7 Supers he won.. But that rec of winning SB from both NFC and AFC... that may never never be broken.

[@alexnaturalis1179]

There isn't enough that can be said about Brady's career but everything Colin said is very well said. Agree 110% with all, specially the non-story bit. Respect, people.

[@briankletter]

Preach, Colin! I said the same about no Pats mention. When he left, he titled it "Patriot Forever". Relax everyone!

[@greyhigg7300]

The beginning statements are incredibly accurate and I wish more people accepted that

[@user-dz4ty5tj7q]

I have a feeling he will be back. He loves the grind too much. He knows he is still the best.

[@sirbarther]

Very well said.

[@taahirthegreat]

Great segment.

[@Semiam1]

The best summation of TB that I have heard. Selfless.

[@harrypalmer7169]

Well said Sir.

[@mariojcollado1384]

Excellent take on Tom Brady's retirement. Congratulations!

[@siviathompson3687]

NAILED IT! BRADY ALWAYS SACRIFICED HIS SALERY IN HIS PATRIOTS DAYS!

[@larryshing9475]

Very well put Colin!!

[@DaveGled]

Well said Colin!

[@cesarmounts3941]

Great take Colin. You a 🐐

[@paulhendershott667]

I like your take - much respect

[@janigirl2296]

I feel as if I just lost a relative! I will miss you Tommy!

[@mrange20]

Damm only respect! well done Colin

[@joemachunda]

The greatest and a good man too! Here a Steeler fan

[@LarrySealeArcheryCoach]

He elevated us all, as fans and as people.

[@noahestus6830]

One thing that doesn’t get talked about a lot with Brady is his humbleness to take a pay cut!

[@christopherbiggers7811]

Well, that put it in perspective.

[@alfarabi73]

Great rant - I agree in every respect.

[@connie9302]

You said it!!!!

[@theslowserious9974]

Tom took all them pay cuts and we(NE) still didn't give him the super star receivers he deserves besides Randy and maybe Welker. The GOAT made most of it happen on his terms/conditions. The defense were great here and there. But now a days all this younger QB have someone very good to throw to throughout their career. There will never be another GOAT like Tom Brady.. Thank you Tommy!!

[@BeyondAverageSkilled]

Tom Brady should replace Rodger Goddell as the NFL commissioner

[@vlon3lyboiii666]

I actually wouldn’t mind that dude is a athlete he would really take into account how players and others wanna be treated

[@gracewelsh2080]

Wow!!! I thought about that too two days ago.

[@ironsoulboss6970]

Man, Brady's feud with Belichick must have been big enough to not even mention him. 😂

[@Less1leg2]

I'm absolutely sure when Tom Brady does his HoF speech in Canton he will most definitely place a lot of his speech towards the Patriots and the Pats organization. But on "his day" to announce his retirement. That was "his day" to bid goodbye to what he wanted to say closing out his season. I think he already has given Patriot Fans in Foxboro a thank you for time spent there. He moved on to Tampa, and has retired a Bucs player. But his HoF speech will be dedicated to all those that helped him throughout his long career which obviously includes the Pats.

[@joemondy1121]

The GOAT takes a well-earned knee.

[@josephsalak3087]

Nothing but class that was Tom Brady

[@bennyvazquez3547]

Facts!!

[@JohnnySnipshow]

Appreciate his greatness and don’t be afraid to model some of your own mannerisms around it

[@slackerdog007slackerdog8]

We’ll explained Mr. Cowherd. " Excellent ". Great show JoY / Colin. " 🙏 "

[@DMorgMtown]

Well said👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Im NOT a fan but i appreciate his achievements.

[@andywynter6615]

Thats a good view on the fact that He didnt mention the pats.... didnt think about it like that!

[@flaviosanchez2861]

He played Denver with a lot on the line what a games from 2010 to 2016

[@BigBundy82]

As a Giants Fan… I am sad to see him leave/ I love Tom and he is role model of what a 44 year old Professional Athlete can be-

[@michaelfrock2473]

I enjoyed the giants winning those 2 Super Bowls but part of me is like what if he won and had that perfect season and 9 rings.