It’s official. The months-long saga of despair between Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen has finally resulted in the couple filing for divorce. After 13 years of marriage, the couple has decided to call quits on a relationship many believed would last forever. Especially after their initial, concerning struggles. And their divorce, it seems, has had a major impact on the NFL community.
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Brady and Bündchen announced their divorce through their Instagram handles and asked for respect and privacy from their fans. But they are public figures, so it would be difficult to get away with such a piece of news without being analyzed by the NFL community. But this time, a lot many have been vocal about not scrutinizing their marriage.
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One of the prime voices for this is Pat McAfee, who believes it is not anyone’s business to talk about their marriage. A lot of other noted members of the community are sad to hear about the divorce. But some feel that the entire issue has been blown out of proportion, choosing to remain aloof.
Tom Brady is going through shit that we ain't never seen Tom Brady go through before #PMSLive
As a professional athlete contemplating retirement, I truly understand the struggle that @TomBrady and @serenawilliams have with retiring and their backtracking from announcing it. Knowing that you’ll likely never be one of the best in the world at something is pretty depressing
Tom Brady: Not winning at sportsball, getting tackled weekly by strong men half his age although he would prefer not to be Gisele: Still gorgeous, still richer than Brady, only getting tackled by strong men half her age if she wants to be. Gisele wins.
Yesterday, Tom Brady lost his 3rd game in a row for the first time in 20 years and became the most sacked QB in NFL history. Today, he/Gisele file for divorce.
Tom Brady is going to play forever now.
I’m sorry for the children who will have to deal with their parents splitting up, but am I really supposed to care that Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are divorcing?
Tom Brady and Gisele are a great example of relationships we see plastered on social media. Everything is polished, filtered, has great lighting, everybody has perfectly pearl white teeth and perfect bodies. But behind it, it's broken.
Will the divorce of Tom Brady affect the Buccaneers?
Brady‘s season so far has not been spectacular. His numbers this season are a mere shadow of what he achieved last season. The dismal state of his performance raised speculations on whether his marriage struggles with Bündchen seeped into his performance on the gridiron.
With the divorce finalized in the works, things could take a drastic change, for better or for worse. Brady could either slip into a state of depressive sadness and put out even worse performances.
Per ‘People’, a source close to Brady revealed he is “hurt” at how things are developing, so this possibility is very much on the table. Alternatively, he could unleash a beast unknown to all, now that he is finally free of the restraints of marriage.
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Oct 16, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 20-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
The Buccaneers‘ chances of making the championship game is slipping with every passing week. It is imperative for Brady to rally his offense, and the entire team, to get back to winning ways. With the immense potential of their team, it is not an impossible task.
But can Brady do what is needed and be the savior the Bucs need so desperately?
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