Tom Brady’s future is as clear as a big city skyline on a hot summer day and because of that, the rumor mill has been stirring and sports media pundits have theorized what his next move might be. .
Keyshawn Johnson took his turn on ESPN Radio on Monday. The former NFL star and Super Bowl champion, ironically with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said the San Francisco 49ers would be a «dream scene» for the seven-time Super Bowl champion given the organization’s changing status as quarterback. field.
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Buccaneers receiver Keyshawn Johnson celebrates with teammate Roman Oben after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings, November 3, 2002, in Tampa, Florida.
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«This is my dream setting for John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan. There’s a guy in South Florida who’s 45-46 years old,» the former wide receiver said. «[If I’m the 49ers’ brass]I’m going to have a conversation with him when I get to free agency, and I’m going to say, ‘Hey, you can ride into the sunset with essentially the same kind of team that you had when you left New England and went to Tampa.
«This is what I want you to do. I want you to come play for me, Tom. I have a strong defense. I have a running game. I have one of the most dynamic players in the NFL.» on the offensive side of the ball in Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, who is No. 2. We can improve a receiver position or two. By the way, we have one of the best tight ends in [George] kitten».
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass against the Eagles during the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on January 29, 2023.
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Johnson didn’t seem to mention another outlet: Brady’s hometown.
Brady was born in San Mateo and attended Junipero Serra High School. He grew up a Niners fan and bringing him home to San Francisco would be a major story heading into the 2023 season if the dominoes fell in his place.
Not to mention, the 49ers have been faced with an impossible quarterback situation.
Trey Lance began the season as the starter, but suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2. Jimmy Garoppolo got San Francisco back on track, but missed the entire season in Week 13. Brock Purdy would not let the 49ers lose another game until he was hurt in the conference championship on Sunday.
Purdy and Lance’s health status in 2023 is unclear. Garoppolo will also become a free agent.
All the other pieces around the quarterback position seem to be in place and ready to come back for another shot at a Super Bowl.
Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 4, 2020.
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Brady will become an unrestricted free agent once the offseason officially begins. But retirement looms in the background.