Tom Brady The future is as clear as a big city skyline on a hot summer day, which is why the rumor mill has been speculative, and sports media pundits have theorized about his next move.
Keyshawn Johnson takes his turn on ESPN Radio on Monday. The former NFL star and Super Bowl champion — ironically with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — said… San Francisco 49ers It would be a “dream scenario” for the seven-time Super Bowl champion given the organization’s flush status in the quarterback.
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Pirates receiver Keyshawn Johnson celebrates with teammate Roman Oben after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings, on November 3, 2002, in Tampa, Florida.
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“This is my dream script for John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan,” said the former wide receiver. “There’s a guy in South Florida who’s 45-46.” “[If I’m the 49ers’ brass]I’ll have a conversation with him when you come into free agency, and I’ll say, ‘Hey, you’re going into the sunset with the same kind of team you had when you left New England and went to Tampa.
“That’s what I want you to do. I want you to come play for me, Tom. I’ve got a solid defense. I’ve got a running game. I’ve got one of the most dynamic players in the NFL on the offensive side of the ball in Christian McCaffrey and Debo Samuel, he’s No. 2. We can Upgrade one or two of the receiver sites.By the way, we have one of the best tight ends in [George] Kettle”.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass against the Eagles during the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Stadium in Philadelphia on January 29, 2023.
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Johnson didn’t mention another selling point — Brady’s hometown.
Brady was born in San Mateo and attended Junipero Serra High School. He grew up a Niners fan and San Francisco bringing him home will be a major story of the 2023 season if the dominoes fall into place.
Not to mention, the 49ers have been dealt with an impossible quarterback situation.
Trey Lance started the season as the starter but went down with a season-ending injury in Week 2. Jimmy Garoppolo got San Francisco back on track but lost for the season in Week 13. Brooke Purdy He wouldn’t let the 49ers lose another game until he was injured in the conference championship on Sunday.
Purdy and Lance’s health status in 2023 is not clear. Garoppolo is set to become a free agent as well.
It looks like all the other pieces around the quarterback are in place and ready to get back up for another shot at the Super Bowl.
Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on February 4, 2020.
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Brady is set to be an unrestricted free agent once the offseason officially begins. But retirement looms.