Tom Brady retirement makes sense, former NFL star says

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Tom Brady’s second season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came to an abrupt end after suffering a 30-27 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night — and with that, the veteran quarterback’s future has become a subject of much speculation.

Former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, who played with the Bucs from 2000-2003 and won a Super Bowl with them, said Monday that the possibility of retirement is something that makes sense for Brady.  

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"You’ve won seven (Super Bowls) and you’ve played in 10. You’ve accomplished every hardware you could think of and imaginable in terms of professional sports," he said on ESPN's "Keyshawn, JWill & Max Show." "There’s also something to be said for family, and time with your family. He has kids. They’re getting older. I’m sure his son wants to play football or wants to play quarterback or something along those lines, and duplicate that success or try to duplicate the success that his dad had. Living that dream, you want to be there for that."

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) makes a call at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in a NFC Divisional playoff football game at Raymond James Stadium. (Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports)

Brady echoed this sentiment earlier in the season, saying he could play into his 50s but his family life would play a role in his decision. 

"I really think I can play as long as I want. I really do. I could literally play until I’m 50 or 55 if I wanted to. I don’t think I will obviously … my physical body won’t be the problem. I think