Tom Brady admits his ‘appetite to compete’ will be ‘gone soon’

Tom Brady is still motivated to compete in the NFL even at age 44, but he recognizes that drive might soon be gone.

In an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” Wednesday, Brady was asked when he knew he wanted to return despite his brief retirement. The Bucs quarterback said that the competitive spirit that has driven him to come back year after year into his mid-40s is dying out, but it still drove him to return.

“I had the appetite to compete, and it’s going to be gone soon,” Brady said. “I mean, there’s no doubt about it. I’ve got to you know, just really appreciate the time I have left because it’s not a lot.”