The Rush: Tom Brady cancels Patriots dynasty, joins Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kevin Durant is one of four Brooklyn Nets to test positive for COVID-19, Tom Brady agrees to join the the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending a 20-season run with the Patriots, Cam Newton (maybe) asked for a trade, Drew Brees re-signed with the Saints, the Colts agreed to terms with Phillip Rivers, the Falcons released running back Devonta Freeman and Jason Witten opted to leave the Cowboys, signing with the Las Vegas Raiders. PLUS new Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell sits down with Jared Quay for an exclusive interview from quarantine.
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- Kevin Durant is one of four Brooklyn Nets to test positive for COVID-19. He said he's feeling fine. And we sincerely hope that continues. Get better soon, KD. Which brings us back to the other door. After 20 seasons together, Tom Brady and the Patriots are done.
- Done.
- He took to TwitterMachine.com and let the Patriots fans know his football journey will take place elsewhere. And you won't believe where. TB12 is taking his talents to Miami, then driving Northwest about 200 miles to Tampa Bay. So get used to seeing Gisele and the kids dressed up like pirates for Halloween because the GOAT is going to be a Buccaneer.
- Argh!
- As for Bucs Nation, the reaction is probably best summed up here by Tampa Superfan and "Rush" editor, Curtis.
- Me, last year-- I hate you, Tom Brady. I hope you lose! Me, this year? I love you, Tom Brady! Let's win it!
- But frankly, that's not nearly as interesting as what he left behind. Without him, the Patriots' odds to win the Super Bowl instantly moved from 12 to 1 to 20 to 1.
- Oh snap.
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- It only took a couple of hours for the Bills were co-favorites to win the AFC East.
- Hm.
- But with Brady's best days already behind him, his departure will likely be felt most off the field-- best summed up here by Pats Superfan and "Rush" producer, Christian.
- [BLEEP]
- Brady might have been the biggest news out of the NFL yesterday, but he wasn't the only news. Drew Brees resigned with the Saints, which led Teddy Bridgewater to join the Panthers-- something Cam Newton was so pissed about, he asked for a trade. Or did he?
Plus, the Falcons released Devonta Freeman. Jason Witten signed with the Vegas Raiders. And, uh-- oh, yeah, Philip Rivers is an Indianapolis Colt. But the craziest part, these guys can't even join their new team because they're self-isolating with Jared Quay.
- I don't believe that for a second.
- Well, not all of them are. But Pro Bowl defensive end, Calais Campbell is, fresh off his trade to the Raiders.
JARED QUAY: Of all the NFL players in the NFL, who would you like to be quarantined for 14 days with?
CALAIS CAMPBELL: That's a very weird question, man.
JARED QUAY: Nah, answer the question, bro. Answer the question!
CALAIS CAMPBELL: I want to be quarantined with my wife. And uh--
JARED QUAY: She not a linebacker, bro. She not on the-- she not a d-line, but she ain't getting sacked.
CALAIS CAMPBELL: She tough, though. She tough, though.
JARED QUAY: She not getting interceptions, bruh.
CALAIS CAMPBELL: She's tough, though, bruh. She got hands, too.
JARED QUAY: OK. Who? Who?
CALAIS CAMPBELL: Hey, man, I don't mind. It could be any of them. I'm-- you know, I'm-- we family, you know? I mean--
JARED QUAY: All right. I'mma name five. And you tell me which one you would like to be quarantined the most-- Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Nick Foles, Drew Lock.
CALAIS CAMPBELL: I guess you like-- you know I like to be close to quarterbacks. You tried to name quarterbacks, huh?
JARED QUAY: Yeah.
CALAIS CAMPBELL: Yeah. I mean, they all-- any of them will do, you know? Luke's my guy. But I will sack him because we're not on the same team anymore. But, you know, Nick's-- probably the best relationship with. Aaron, I always respect that guy.
JARED QUAY: You quarantined with Nick Foles for 14 days. All I've done is watch movies. I've been watching movies the whole quarantined time. What movies do you think you would have in common with him?
CALAIS CAMPBELL: "Napoleon Dynamite."
JARED QUAY: Damn! I feel that that's his favorite movie. I don't even know Nick Foles. But I just like, yo, he loves "Napoleon Dynamite."
Nick, you love "Napoleon Dynamite," don't you? Thank you for spending your quarantined time with me, man. Calais Campbell, my brother.
CALAIS CAMPBELL: Hey, bro, I really think you got--
JARED QUAY: Say bye.
CALAIS CAMPBELL: --you know, coronavirus, bruh. I'm really-- this is doing to much for me right now--
JARED QUAY: Say bye!
CALAIS CAMPBELL: Aye, peace out, y'all. Y'all take it easy.
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