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3 sleeper Tom Brady free agent destinations that haven’t been rumored yet

By Nick Villano

Detailed view of the jersey of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) as he walks off the field following the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Detailed view of the jersey of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) as he walks off the field following the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Free agent destination for Tom Brady: Arizona Cardinals

This would take a little bit of craziness, but this is the NFL offseason, after all. So, remember all those rumors about Brady and Sean Payton trying to facilitate a partnership last off-season in Miami? It didn’t work, but things would be much easier this off-season. Brady is a true free agent, and Sean Payton is publically shopping his services to the world. There are three situations where they could land on the same team: the Arizona Cardinals, the Carolina Panthers, or the Indianapolis Colts. The Cardinals are the best of these three options, so let’s pitch it to ownership.

The Cardinals have a stacked roster on offense. DeAndre Hopkins, Malcolm Brown, Rondale Moore, and Greg Dortch is a unit that oozes talent at the wide receiver position. James Conner has been sufficient at the running back position, and the mixture of Maxx Williams, Trey McBride, and Zach Ertz gives Brady even more options at tight end. There is a lot at the skill positions for Brady to play with.

The elephant in this room is Kyler Murray. The Cardinals JUST gave him a massive contract. However, about a dozen teams could need a QB this offseason. Wouldn’t the Colts give up a first-round pick for Murray? What about the Commanders? The Panthers sorely need a QB like Murray. The list goes on.

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The other issue is the fact the Cardinals fired Kliff Kingsbury, forcing them to pay out his contract. Will the ownership there be willing to pay the ridiculous price Sean Payton wants to return to coaching on top of Kingsbury’s buyout? Getting to the end of Brady’s career might be worth it. Wouldn’t jersey sales alone pay for Payton’s buyout? It doesn’t make sense until it plays out, then it makes perfect sense.

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