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5 all-time great NFL players who need to retire after the 2014 season

By Michael Collins

Sep 21, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Denver 26-20. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Denver 26-20. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 29, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) watch the game on the sidelines during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) watch the game on the sidelines during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Tom Brady, QB – New England Patriots

Age: 37
Years in NFL: 15
Career highlight number: 3-time Super Bowl champion and 2-time Super Bowl MVP
Hall of Fame Credentials: DUH (That’d be yes, Vern)

I actually had this spot reserved for another name, I was on the fence about Brady.

That is until I watched tonight’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Tom Brady has been quoted as saying “When I suck, I’ll retire”

So…how do we put this delicately, Tom?

Yes, it’s true that Brady hasn’t had a lot of help for the last few seasons. It would appear that the “Patriot Way” is no longer the Tom Brady way…or vice versa.

And it wasn’t just tonight, this is a struggle that has been building and ongoing for a couple of seasons. His team has fallen apart around him, and he’s a man on an island.

But if you watched Brady tonight, it was more than just miscommunication with receivers or poor protection. Tom has lost something, a lot of somethings to be honest. The snap decisions aren’t there anymore, the pinpoint accuracy is lost, and his confidence is obviously shaken.

No, its time Tom Terrific just let the Patriots move on without him. Let’s just remember the cocky, Pepsodent smile-flashing Tom. Not the cheap imitation of early Cam Newton we saw against the Chiefs.

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