A pair of NFL commentators are speculating about Tom Brady joining the Detroit Lions. Now, the NFL world is reacting, and it’s not pretty.
During Tuesday’s (Jan. 24) PFT Live, Chris Simms and Mike Florio discussed possible destinations for Brady. In a new article via NBC Sports, Florio writes, “Wouldn’t that be something? Tom Brady, back in Michigan. Tom Brady, with a Lions team that finished 2022 strong. A Lions team with an impressive nucleus of talented players. A Lions team that quarterback Jared Goff may be able to lead on a deep run in the postseason, but may not be able to take over the top. Brady has shown he can do it. Seven times. And while he’s 46, if the Lions want to finally make an appearance in the Super Bowl and possibly even win it, Brady could give them a better chance to do it than Goff.”
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 24: Detroit Lions cheerleaders perform during the second half of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on November 24, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: The Detroit Lions Cheerleaders pose for a picture prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 11: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on September 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 18: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a game against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field on September 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: The Detroit Lions Cheerleaders take the field for a NFL preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: The Detroit Lions Cheerleaders take the field for a NFL preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 20: An Indianapolis Colts cheerleader is seen during the game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 20, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 12: A member of the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders performs during a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)