The 2022 offseason marks a big change for the league. With the news that Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger are retiring, the quarterbacks that have dominated the last two decades are almost all gone, with Aaron Rodgers being the only remaining holdout. Now, a new patch of quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert truly own the show.
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, heading into his second season, hopes to be one of them, and it seems he’s found a believer in the GOAT.
When Brady officially announced his retirement on Monday, the Jaguars quarterback offered a kind message of respect to Brady on his Instagram story.
“Happy retirement,” Lawrence wrote. “You truly paved the way for quarterbacks for decades. Thankful for your example, the game will miss you.”
The future Hall of Fame quarterback responded in turn.
“The future is bright for you,” Brady wrote.
Tom Brady, a Trevor Lawrence fan #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/qfQ087isKG
— Tyler Devitte (@TylerDevitte) February 2, 2022
It’s a cool exchange to see from quarterbacks an entire generation apart. Brady’s influence on players like Lawrence is undeniable, and it’s interesting to see a show of mutual respect like this.
Jags fans will take Brady’s word for it and hope that Lawrence can become the franchise quarterback they’ve been in search of for two decades now.
