Tom Brady is as sharp a quarterback as we’ve ever seen, but could he really continue to play at a high level up until he’s near 50-years of age?
Brady seems to think so, telling the Associated Press that his goal is to play 10-more season, or 26 total for his career.
“I’d like to play a long time, yeah, a long time,” Brady said Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. “There’s a lot that goes into playing well. I’ve played with a lot of great teammates, but I want to play for a long time. Maybe 10 more years. I think that’s probably what my goal is.”
Brady, who would be 48 when such a goal was finished, said he would play as long as a team wanted him.
“Well, it’s not always up to me,” he said. “That’s what my goals are, so that’s just what I’m hoping. And it will take a lot to achieve that. Obviously, a team has to want you, but I think that’s, you know, I love playing this sport. I love making a commitment to my teammates and my coaches, and hopefully I can do it for a long time.”
The 10-time Pro Bowler has led New England to a perfect 5–0 record, while amassing 1,699 yards passing for 14 touchdowns with just one interception.