Tom Brady turns 41 this August, but that didn't stop him from racking up an MVP performance last season, and an appearance in the Super Bowl, albeit in a losing effort. The certain NFL Hall-of-Famer sat down with Oprah Winfrey for an interview that will air tonight. He told Oprah he is interested in prolonging his career but admittedly he often thinks about closure: "I think about it more now than I used to. I think I'm seeing that there's definitely an end coming, sooner rather than later."
Asked to estimate at what age he saw his career coming to a close, Brady says he won't quit "As long as (he's) still loving it." That includes not only in-game situations, but training, preparation and all the commitments that come with it. Of course a big part of that decision is informed by his commitment to his family. Brady told Oprah he cared more about how his kids perceived as a father, than how critics viewed his legacy on the sport.
Over the course of an 18-year career, he has 13 Pro Bowl selections, five Super Bowl rings, three All-Pro selections and three MVP awards.
Just this past season, Brady paced the league in pass attempts (581) and yards (4,577) at the age of 40! Oh, and he tossed 32 touchdowns to just eight interceptions. In other words, he’s nearly untouchable. But for as long as he’s around the Patriots will control the AFC East. More than that, they will control the AFC.
The wide-ranging discussion covered Brady's early years in football, training regimen, spirituality, players kneeling during the national anthem, and parenthood, among other things. Brady shared his view that a great aspect of sports is how it brings people together. The interview ended with Brady reading a letter he previously posted on social media about the importance of will.
