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The longtime sports radio personality says the seven-time Super Bowl winner witnessed a lot of success because he played longer than most people do.
When Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL “for good” Wednesday morning, it created an avalanche of comments and appreciation from millions across social media.
But while many sang the praises of the seven-time Super Bowl winner, others like longtime sports radio host Mike Francesa decided that he would add a little wrinkle to those serenading Brady’s NFL career.

Sports Illustrated compiles the statistical leaders among players who never appeared in the NFL’s Big Game.
Playing in a Super Bowl is the pinnacle of any pro football player’s career, but only a select few actually get to play in the Big Game. To wit, some of the biggest stars in NFL history never got the opportunity to play for the Lombardi Trophy.
This got us wondering about which players have compiled the most passing yards, rushing yards and receiving yards without earning a Super Bowl appearance.

Jerry Jones said that the Cowboys will restart at kicker and that they’re making head coach Mike McCarthy the offensive playcaller, among other things.

Betting on Tom Brady, particularly in in games, rewarded bettors quite handsomely during his career.
Bettors live by the mantra: “Good Teams win but great teams cover.”
In the case of Tom Brady, he will not only go down as the NFL G.O.A.T but also as one of the greatest athletes bettors have ever seen against the spread (ATS).
Brady Finishes Second All Time Against The Spread
During his illustrious career, Brady compiled an astounding 251-82 (75.4%) straight-up (SU) record in the regular season. From a betting perspective, the 15 time Pro Bowl selection posted a 190-136-7 ATS (58.

The Texans and Colts are in the running for draft talent like Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud. Here’s a two-round mock for the entire AFC South.

The Royals acquiring Zack Greinke and Aroldis Chapman while also trading away young talent embodies MLB’s blurred line between buyers and sellers.

The five-star recruit previously committed to Florida before being released.
Five-star quarterback prospect Jaden Rashada officially committed to Arizona State on Wednesday after previously committing to Florida.
Rashada announced his decision on social media, noting he’ll be following in his father’s, Harlen’s, footsteps since he also played for the Sun Devils.
“Just wanted to start off by thanking the Lord for my journey and the strength to get through whatever was & is put in front of me, thank you to everybody who truly knows me for me!” Rashada wrote.

The league went bankrupt in 2019 and there have been no games since.
After going bankrupt in 2019, the Arena Football League announced Wednesday that it is returning in 2024 under new ownership. The F1 Sports & Entertainment investment group, the same association that purchased the rights to the AFL in 2022, will be taking over the league, and Lee A. Hutton III will be its new commissioner. 
This would make Hutton the first Black commissioner to lead a professional sports league in the United States.

The forward’s new teammates are thrilled for her to join the team in New York.
Breanna Stewart shocked the basketball world on Wednesday when she announced her signing with the Liberty.
The 2016 No. 1 pick played six seasons with the Storm, finishing with two WNBA titles and four All-Star selections.
There was speculation that the former Storm star would sign in New York, the state that she is from. Because of that, current WNBA and NBA stars actively tried to recruit the two-time champion to the Liberty.

Many consider now-retired (again) QB Tom Brady the GOAT. You can count longtime radio personality Mike Francesa among that majority.
There is one caveat though, at least for Francesa. Well, two.
Brady’s not the greatest regular season quarterback of all time, nor is he the greatest Super Bowl signal-caller, either.
Other than that, though, Tom’s the best to ever do it!
Making a special cameo on ESPN’s First Take alongside longtime partner Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo and Stephen A.