Super Bowl champion
Tom Brady’s future is as clear as the skyline of a big city on a hot summer’s day and because of that, word has swirled around and sports media pundits have theorized what his might be. next step.
Keyshawn Johnson took his turn on ESPN Radio on Monday. The former NFL star and Super Bowl champion – ironically with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – said the San Francisco 49ers would be a “dream scenario” for the seven-time Super Bowl champion given the stream situation of the organization at quarterback.
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Buccaneers receiver Keyshawn Johnson celebrates with teammate Roman Oben after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings on November 3, 2002, in Tampa, Florida.
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“Here’s my dream scenario for John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan. There’s a guy in South Florida who’s 45-46,” the former wide receiver said. “[If I’m the 49ers’ brass]I’m going to have a conversation with him as free agency, and I’m going to say, ‘Hey, you can go off into the sunset with basically the same type of team you had when you left New England and you went to Tampa.
“That’s what I want you to do. I want you to come and play for me, Tom. I have a strong defense. I have a running game. I have one of the most dynamic players in the NFL on the offensive side of the ball with Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, who is No. 2. We can improve one or two receiver positions. [George] Kitten.”
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass against the Eagles during the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on January 29, 2023.
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Johnson didn’t appear to mention another selling point — Brady’s hometown.
Brady was born in San Mateo and went to Junipero Serra High School. He grew up as a Niners fan and San Francisco bringing him home would be a major storyline for the 2023 season if the dominoes fall into place.
Not to mention, the 49ers faced an impossible quarterback situation.
Trey Lance started the season as a starter but suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2. Jimmy Garoppolo got San Francisco back on track but was lost for the season in Week 13. Brock Purdy won’t let the 49ers lose another game. until he was injured in the conference championship on Sunday.
Purdy and Lance’s health status in 2023 is unclear. Garoppolo is also expected to become a free agent.
All the other pieces around the quarterback position appear to be in place and ready to return for another shot at a Super Bowl.
Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 4, 2020.
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Brady is expected to be an unrestricted free agent once the offseason officially begins. But retirement looms in the background.
