Suddenly donning the uniform that Mut 22 coins belonged to the Tampa (Tompa?) Bay Buccaneers, Brady looked like a fish out of the sea in Florida and he didn't last long. Transitioning from one legendary coach to another definitely helped and the untidy Patriots receivers of his last year in New England were suddenly swapped out for stars like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin--and, oh yeah, Gronk returned from retirement to join his team as well.

Brady's entire new group of players helped him secure an impressive 10, which was his 10th Super Bowl appearance, and it was in a match in which the Bucs would beat the once thought of as insurmountable Chiefs. Brady did not retire yet, however there was a chance of another delay on that "gradual decline" we'd been hearing about for over a decade.

In what will be remembered as his last year an active Madden player, barring any second thoughts of a Favre-like nature--Brady first appeared in Madden 22, a all-time high of 97. He also appeared on the cover for the second time, joining Patrick Mahomes, who was doing the same. Unbelievablely, he again lead the league in touchdowns, yards, completions, and, as for the first time, attempted attempts. He completed more than 700 times and made contact on 68% or more of those passes. He was not showing any signs or signs which has to date left no one in the game, not least of any player who has an abrasion and wear Brady has.

Brady's reputation as an annual madden coins outstanding Madden superstar and two-time cover athlete are both trophies that represent one of the greatest winners sports has ever offered us. Brady has retired as the all-time leader in nearly every passing category, including career miles and career touchdowns. That's not even including his record-breaking seven Super Bowl victories. There's not been another NFL player with the same stature as Tom Brady, and maybe there will never be. This loss for the NFL is one that's shared with the Madden community, who have to look for a hero when they're competing for the race to win a league title or putting together their Ultimate Team. The greatest ever.