Tom Brady Says He Could Still Dominate: “Give Me a Month”
Philip Rivers sent shockwaves through the NFL last week, stepping out of retirement at 44 years old and nearly leading the Colts to an upset win over the Seahawks. That performance didn’t just turn heads-it reignited the “what if” conversation around other legendary players, and it didn’t take long for one name to rise to the top: Tom Brady.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion has been retired for nearly three years now, but if you ask him, he hasn’t lost a step-at least not one that a few weeks of prep couldn’t fix.
Appearing on The Big Podcast, Brady didn’t mince words when asked if he could still play in today’s NFL.
“I’d whoop a** right now. Absolutely.
I could go out there and play. Give me a month.
I could go play with anybody,” he said. “I took care of my body great.
I could do it all.”
That’s vintage Brady-confident, competitive, and still laser-focused on performance, even from the sidelines. And honestly, it’s hard to dismiss the claim outright.
When he last played, he wasn’t limping to the finish line. He was still slinging it with precision and poise, showing the kind of command that made him one of the most feared quarterbacks in league history.
But Brady was also quick to acknowledge the bigger picture. At 48, he’s not just a former quarterback-he’s a father, a broadcaster, and a businessman with a growing portfolio.
He’s not looking to dive back into the grind of a full NFL season, with all the physical and mental demands that come with it. This isn’t a guy chasing headlines or trying to relive past glory.
It’s more like a Hall of Famer watching from the sidelines, knowing full well he could still make the throws, still read the defense, still lead a two-minute drill-if he really wanted to.
And let’s not forget: Brady’s not just any retired player. He’s now a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, which makes a return to the field a non-starter under current NFL rules.
So no, we’re not likely to see him under center anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean the idea isn’t intriguing-especially after watching Rivers step in and look like he never left.
Also joining the conversation was Rob Gronkowski, another former Patriot great, who’s said he’d only consider a return in a limited role, like joining a practice squad. It’s a far cry from Brady’s bold “give me a month” declaration, but it speaks to the same idea: these guys haven’t completely closed the door, at least mentally.
Brady’s comments don’t mean a comeback is in the works. But they do remind us that greatness doesn’t just vanish when the cleats come off. For players like Brady, the competitive fire never really goes out-it just finds new arenas.
And if Rivers’ recent performance taught us anything, it’s this: in the NFL, never say never.