Tom Brady reveals what drew him back to football: 'I just love the competition on the field'

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Tom Brady dished Monday on why he decided to step back onto the field despite indicating he was going to retire from the NFL for good.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers star told ESPN that, after reflecting on his decision, he started to feel like he could still physically play football. 

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Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to throw the ball in the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

"I knew my body, physically, could still do what it could do and obviously I have a love for the game, I think I'll always have a love for the game," the seven-time Super Bowl winner said. "I do think physically I'll be able to do it. I just felt like there was still a place for me on the field."

He added: "At the end of the day, I just love the competition on the field. And last year was a very bitter ending to a season and we've got to make a lot of corrections to try to improve and put ourselves in a better position to succeed moving forward."

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Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Buccaneers’ comeback attempt in the NFC divisional round against the Los Angeles Rams was thwarted in the final seconds. Los Angeles’ win ended one of Brady’s best seasons in recent memories.

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