The Los Angeles Chargers might be in the market for a new quarterback given the fact that Philip Rivers is set to become an unrestricted free agent.
There are endless possibilities to fill the void that include re-signing Rivers, drafting one in the first-round, or trading for one. But there’s been one possibility that started as a fire but it continues to spread, and that’s signing Tom Brady.
Brady, 42, is also expected to become a free agent. Like Rivers, he has expressed that he doesn’t see himself retiring. The narrative started because Brady is a California native, he would be able to market his TB12 brand and also add some buzz to a belittled fan base.
It’s been a popular pairing for many as of late. Most recently, NBC’s Cris Collinsworth said that Los Angeles would be his wild guess for Brady after Sunday’s playoff game, saying they would be franchise that could use him the most.
Cris Collinsworth on where Tom Brady lands: “How about the Chargers?” pic.twitter.com/rut3qnBM8z
— Judson Richards (@Judson1360) January 6, 2020
Days before Collinsworth made his prediction, Skip Bayless of FS1’s Undisputed said that he believes Saturday’s loss to the Titans will be the last time Brady suits up in a Patriots uniform, and will be the starting quarterback of the Chargers in 2020.
Shannon: Tom Brady's the only great player we make every excuse for why he's getting old. Brady's eventually going to leave the game.
Skip: He eventually will in 2-3 more years. You're going to be in trouble if he lands with the Chargers because they're going to be a big factor. pic.twitter.com/04rRzvooUb
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) January 6, 2020
Nick Wright of FS1’s First Things First concurs.
Tom Brady as a Los Angeles Charger? @getnickwright explores if it'll be Brady's last game as a Patriot if New England loses to Tennessee.
"This marriage is on the rocks. … The Chargers have as much talent on the offense as any team in football." — @getnickwright pic.twitter.com/CLJ1DNDYi7
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) January 3, 2020
As does Bart Scott and Pat McAfee of ESPN’s Get Up.
I think unless the #Patriots give Tom Brady ALL the weapons he could potentially want he's out of there.. Back on October 24th I introduced to the world that the LA #Chargers would be the perfect home for TB12 IF he decides to leave @GetUpESPN pic.twitter.com/j4vu4rnLF5
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 6, 2020
Until we find out what the team actually does, don’t expect the chorus of Brady to the Chargers to stop anytime soon.
It's time to make Tom Brady a -120 favorite to be the Chargers starting QB next season
— Todd Fuhrman (@ToddFuhrman) January 5, 2020
If Tom Brady wants weapons, you won’t find any better than Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Austin Eckler, Hunter Henry and (if they franchise him) Melvin Gordon
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) January 6, 2020
#TomBrady to the L.A. #Chargers ? pic.twitter.com/FXojpL5Rau
— ⚡️LA Chargers ⚡️ (@LAChargersNews) January 5, 2020