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Tom Brady's Longevity Ended Any Chance of a Patriots Succession Plan - The Ringer
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What if the Patriots had never drafted Tom Brady? - Pats Pulpit
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Hear Tom Brady's Historic First Phone Call With the Patriots in 2000
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LISTEN - New England Patriots Release Tom Brady Draft Call: 'Foot in the Door' - Sports Illustrated New England Patriots News, Analysis and More
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Tom Brady announces his retirement 'for good' - Pats Pulpit
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Tom Brady claims he almost retired at age 27 - Pats Pulpit
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NFL notes: Can Tom Brady's return spark Patriots' search for a new identity? – Boston Herald
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Tom Brady Rumors: 4 of 8 Interested Teams Would Sign Him to Contract 'Right Now', News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Tom Brady leaving New England Patriots: Truly the end of an era
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Way Back When: Remembering Tom Brady's first game in Denver
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Tom Brady's emotional message to New England after Sunday's celebration
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The story behind the split of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the Patriots - ESPN
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Latest reports paint a bleak picture about Tom Brady returning to the Patriots - Pats Pulpit
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Eagles build early lead, hang on to beat Patriots 25-20 as Tom Brady is honored