The NFL’s legendary quarterback Tom Brady is well known for his fierce competition and a reputation for bailing franchises out of salary cap problems. It seems the 7-time Super Bowl champion is at it again and will be one of the lowest-paid QBs in the entire league. While he will be having a cap hit just north of $20 million on the Buccaneers, it will be coming from his signing bonuses.
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The recent deals of some of the league’s top QBs have thrown into perspective, how low Brady will be earning for his efforts in 2022. One of the standout deals of the trade market was former Texans QB Deshaun Watson moving to the Cleveland Browns franchise.
Watson will be receiving nearly $230 million in guaranteed money from his contract which has led to many fans stating Brady’s contract to be disrespectful.
Tom Brady's base salary is only $8.925 million.
Deshaun Watson just signed a $230 million contract.
Brady led the NFL in passing with 43 TDs and 5,316 yards.
Tom Brady might be most underpaid player in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/spp4tABvtT
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 18, 2022
But the truth of the situation is quite different as he has been concerned with winning football games. While winning will be a huge motivation, the Buccaneers will be looking at options to give him a better contract. The return of Brady has been more than effective in the organization re-signing some of their star players but remaining in competitive shape for the upcoming season.
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The Buccaneers organization does possess ideas of different ways in which they could pay him more money without any effect on their salary cap. But for that to happen, Brady would have to make a long-term commitment following his brief retirement exit. It will be a tricky situation for both the player and the organization, who will have issues to address.
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The NFL fans on Twitter were not in any mood to hold back after hearing his contract details. There were plenty of reactions pointing to Brady’s priority to be a winner. While some other fans made comments about his wife Gisele Bündchen, who has a net worth of $400 million.
@TomBrady also has a wife worth $400M. How many other NFL QB's have a wife worth that much? I think Tom can "afford" to take a paycut. #Context
— I. Ford (@illTechnica) March 18, 2022
Tom got a sugar momma he don’t need no checks
— Jordan Grewe (@JordanGrewe) March 18, 2022
Some fans point out his drive for achieving greatness in the game to be one of the key reasons.
He has been underpaid for most of his career. He cares more about winning than blowing up his team’s cap for himself. It’s an underrated part of the Patriots success.
— Patrick Thornton (@pwthornton) March 18, 2022
He is a team player. People wonder why he has 7 rings and 10 superbowl appearances it bc he takes pay cuts so his team can get the people they need to win. This is another reason he is the greatest QB of all time.
— Mad Man (@pschyo_samurai) March 19, 2022
Difference, he knows he’s good, he knows his team is good and wants to make sure they’re good financially as much as a team can possibly do and win together. He plays the game to be the best at it not to be the highest paid athlete.
— Joe (@JoeC264) March 19, 2022
Despite having the opportunity for the Buccaneers to pay Brady, there might be certain complications for them to resolve. The resolution of any disagreements between head coach Bruce Arians and Brady will be one key factor. Brady might be looking to enter free agency following the 2022 season. It might be a situation that might develop in the upcoming weeks.
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