Brady retired "for good" in 2023 in an attempt to "recharge, rebuild" and "move on with his life" following his divorce from Bundchen. Tampa Bay went 8-9 with Brady in 2022, losing to the Dallas Cowboys, 31-14, in the wild card round.

Almost all famous sports stars face the inescapable dilemma of how to balance their personal and work lives—some have just figured it out better than others. Whereas Scheffler skews far toward the family side of the spectrum, Brady seemed to prioritize his career especially during his twilight years on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

"Scottie said he'd rather be a better father and husband than a good golfer. And my question is: why are those mutually exclusive?" Tom Brady wrote.