Just imagine it. Tom Brady, the player that Indianapolis Colts fans have rooted against above everyone, suiting up and wearing the horseshoe in 2020.
While that seems like a ridiculous proposal (it is), the internet seems fairly convinced that the Colts are the perfect landing spot for Brady, whose current contract expires when the new league year arrives in March.
Because the Colts are a competitive but quarterback-needy team and Brady is set to hit the free-agent market at the age of 42, Indy has become a popular choice for the next potential team for Brady.
Colin Cowherd got the conversation stirring plenty earlier this month saying Brady and the Colts are a sensible fit.
The Indianapolis Colts make a lot of sense for Tom Brady in 2020. @ColinCowherd explains why: pic.twitter.com/uK9CzTTvbv
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) January 2, 2020
Todd Haislop of Sporting News listed the Colts as a potential landing spot for Brady even despite admitting the rivalry between the two sides.
The Colts are another team positioned to contend with stable QB play, though former Patriot Jacoby Brissett had a solid 2019 season despite the team’s struggles, most of which were tied to injuries. This would be an interesting signing given the history the Colts have with the Patriots.
And don’t even get started with Twitter. While there are many who don’t understand why the Colts are linked to Brady outside of team needs, there are plenty floating around the notion that it’s a good fit for both sides.
Which team will Tom Brady play for in Week 1 of 2020 regular season?
Browns 5/1
Panthers 6/1
Raiders 6/1
Cowboys 7/1
Colts 7/1
Chargers 7/1
Buccaneers 9/1
Broncos 12/1
Dolphins 12/1
Vikings 12/1
Bears 16/1
Saints 16/1
Giants 20/1
Jets 20/1
Cardinals 25/1— Eduardo M. Gonzalez (@edmgonzalez) January 5, 2020
My Tom Brady hot take: Colts or Vikes are the top two non-patriot teams I see him signing with https://t.co/4O7etTY39v
— Brett Trithart (@trithart_) January 5, 2020
Here are the odds for Bradyâs team in 2020.
Browns?!? I guess they assume McDaniels will take that gig? Same with the #Panthers odds.
Personally, I like #Colts at 7/1. (Or…of course…the #Patriots.)#TomBrady #GoPats #NFLPlayoffs @WTKR3 https://t.co/bhtsl0OcQb pic.twitter.com/Rsa5Qx8qHY
— Adam Winkler (@AdamWinkSports) January 5, 2020
Tom Brady will be QB of the Indianapolis Colts next season.
— York (@TylerYork_) January 5, 2020
Tom Brady to the Colts for 1 year would be interesting to watch
— SkolđStockstill (@RayStocks4) January 5, 2020
Where would Tom Brady go if he left the Pats?
Would need a contender without a top tier QB, but with a great line where he wouldnt have to learn all new verbiage….
Colts?
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) January 5, 2020
Given what the Colts have around the quarterback position, it is easy to say it would be a good fit for the most decorated player in the history of the game.
But outside of that, Brady’s performance simply isn’t what it used to be. He’s no longer the quarterback that elevates the offense to the point of being elite. An upgraded offensive line would certainly help him, but he posted a measly 6.6 yards per attempt in 2019. For comparison, Jacoby Brissett posted the exact same number.
Colts fans will always root against Brady and some fans would likely be okay bringing him in if they thought a playoff run was in the cards.
But it’s not. Given his age and the play he put on the field in 2019, Brady isn’t going to magically make the Colts a playoff contender anymore than drafting a quarterback in the first round would.
But don’t be surprised to see the Colts floating around as a potential landing spot for the 42-year-old.