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It’s really tough to imagine Tom Brady playing football for a team not named the New England Patriots, but it could actually happen. It’s starting to feel more and more unlikely as each day goes by, but who knows what the future holds for TB 12?
Earlier this week it was reported that the only team the Patriots are actually worried about swooping in and getting Brady’s signature are the Chargers. Brady taking his talents and family to live that Los Angeles life wouldn’t be the wildest move as it has been rumored the weather and lifestyle in LA is slightly better than that of the greater Boston area.
According to Shawne Merriman, Cam Newton thinks that’s the move Brady is going to make, he believes he’ll sign with the Chargers this offseason.
Per TMZ, Newton told Merriman at this year’s Super Bowl that “Tom is going to come to the Chargers,” but the former linebacker doesn’t think Brady is the right fit. He thinks that the team should go after a more athletic quarterback and Brady sliding into the spot held by Philip Rivers for so long wouldn’t be the best move.
“Tom’s a great quarterback, he’s just not a great quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers,” Merriman says … “I think if you’re going to move from a different direction from Phillip, you go in and get somebody that could do a little bit more — a little more athletic.”
As for who Merriman thinks would be a great fit? He explained that Newton could be a great choice.
“I just brought up one name, I think Cam Newton is a — could be a really good choice. Even for the short term. And, you can still go draft.”
The Chargers announced that they have officially moved on from Rivers, so there will be a new quarterback under center for Los Angeles next season, but whether or not that man is Brady is the question.