Tom Brady has been tipped to seal an emotional return to the New England Patriots next year due to his relationship with team owner Bob Kraft.
Brady is set to become a free agent at the end of the current season and it had been widely expected that he would begin his new career as a pundit on Fox Sports. However, there's also every chance he'll look to continue playing, and if he does, the Patriots represent a viable option.
The 45-year-old previously predicted he could play past the age of 46, using the longevity of a baseball pitcher's career to predict his proficiency going forward. And having spent 20 years in New England, the emotional pull will be there if he is offered the chance to return.