(This story was updated to add new information.)
With Tom Brady announcing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4, it gave the legendary quarterback a chance to reminisce about his time with the team he brought the Super Bowl 55 championship to.
While talking about his 2020 free agency recruitment after leaving the New England Patriots, Brady let an interesting offhand remark fly to millions of people watching at home.
He confirmed that the Chicago Bears’ sales pitch was so good that he really almost joined the organization with the NFL’s worst QB history ever. That’s right. We were this close to seeing Brady wear an orange C on his helmet.
That would’ve been unbelievable:
"Chicago was a team, and I've never told that story before, they were very stealth in their recruitment." @TomBrady shares the notecards he had when he was making his decision in free agency 👀⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NmPpGMFKU2
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 29, 2024
It’s safe to say that the Bears would’ve enjoyed their best QB play ever had Brady come to Chicago. With the elite Khalil Mack-led defense they had at the time, perhaps they would’ve even won a Supr Bowl championship of their own.
What a fascinating turning point in NFL history.