Return to New England

Tom Brady is a New England institution that might be bigger than Ted Williams, Larry Bird or Bobby Orr. If he’s going to play next season, the Patriots will have the first shot. Brady may want to finish his career with a Super Bowl in the same place he started his career. But the Patriots have to promise to get him more offensive weapons if they’re going to entice him to come back.

Really, it all comes down to whatever Brady wants.

 

Pat Yasinskas has covered the NFL since 1993. He has worked for The Tampa Tribune, The Charlotte Observer and ESPN.com and writes for numerous national magazines and websites. He also has served as a voter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.