New England Patriots' Tom Brady sets new goal to play until '46 or 47,' trainer says
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady has a new number in mind and it's not lucky number 7.
Brady’s personal trainer Alex Guerrero said on WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show Thursday morning that the six-time Super Bowl Champion and three-time MVP has recently said that he anticipates playing in the NFL until he's at least “46 or 47” years old.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"No one thought you could play at the elite level in your late 30s, early 40s. That is something we always felt we could do. I have really wanted to be there to help him accomplish that goal. I certainly do believe that 45 is a very realistic goal,” Guerrero said, regarding the age that Brady, now 42, has previously committed to playing until.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) attempts a pass as Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon (99) makes a hit during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Baltimore. The pass was incomplete. (AP)
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He continued: "We talk about it all the time. Every year he just adds another year. He goes in and he’s like, ‘Guys, I feel so good still. I think I am going to go till 45.’ I am like, ‘OK.’ Now he’s like, ‘Alex, I think I can go like 46 or 47.’”
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Brady said last month during an interview with Westwood One Sports’ Jim Gray that the goal is to play until 45.
“I’ve said that number for a long time and I work pretty hard at it every day and I think that's part of me being a professional and giving my best to the team," Brady said. "It’s making sure my body is in great condition, that I’m able to take the field. I take a lot of pride in that.”’
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}If Brady does plan to stay in the league, the bigger question is what team he will play for as he is set to become a free agent following the end of this season.
“I don’t know," Guerrero said about Brady’s future with the Patriots. "It’s not July 2020. I am focused on today. I am just trying to get Tom ready for practice today.”