FOXBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says his “hope and prayer” is that quarterback Tom Brady returns to Foxborough next year.
“My hope and prayer is number one, he plays for the Patriots. Or number two, he retires,” Kraft told Peter King following New England’s 20-13 wild-card playoff loss to the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night.
With the 42-year-old veteran slated to become a free agent on March 18, Kraft says he hopes to see Brady either suit up with the Patriots for a 21st NFL season or call it a career.
“I just hope and pray we fit into his plans. He is unique in the kind of leader he is, his work ethic, his selfless nature, everything,” Kraft told King.
After completing just 54 percent of his passes and throwing for a measly 209 yards in New England’s earliest playoff departure in 10 years, Brady too addressed the future.
Brady told reporters that it was “pretty unlikely” that he would retire in the offseason. He later added that it was “hopefully unlikely” and that he has “loved” his time in New England.
The surefire future Hall of Famer has won six Super Bowl titles.
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