Robert Griffin III has interesting Hall of Fame proposition for Tom Brady

Tom Brady left the football world stunned by announcing he’s retiring from the game after 22 seasons. Now, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III has an interesting proposition for Brady regarding his Hall of Fame candidacy.

“Tom Brady should be eligible to go into the Hall of Fame THIS YEAR,” tweeted Griffin III. “That’s how great he was. No doubt the greatest of all time.”

To be eligible for enshrinement into the Hall of Fame, a player must be retired for at least five seasons. However, Griffin III only needed five minutes to declare Brady to Canton, Ohio.

As you can see, the former Baylor star has immense respect for the consensus greatest quarterback of all time. When the time comes, Tom Brady will make the trek to Canton. Still, Robert Griffin III believes that time should be 2022 for Brady.

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As the superb quarterback calls it a career, it’s tough not to think about how Tom Brady changed the game. Famously picked 199th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft, the former Michigan quarterback rose above to become the best at his position.

One Super Bowl might’ve been enough for a movie, but seven is a number of championships no football player may achieve again. In addition to the wins, Brady’s statistics back-up the notion that he’s one of the all-time greats.

First, Brady’s 20-year run in New England brought unparalleled success to the franchise. Over his time in the North East, Brady passed for 74,571 yards and 541 touchdowns in the regular season. Additionally, he added on 11,388 passing yards and 73 touchdowns in the playoffs alone. In total, Brady brought New England six Super Bowls, 249 wins and 17 AFC East titles.

After leaving New England for Tampa Bay, many wondered if Brady still had it in him. Quickly, he proved his worth — leading Tampa Bay to their second Super Bowl title in his first season.

While he came up short in his second season, he delivered the Buccaneers an NFC South title, along with one of the best statistical seasons of his career. In total, he led Tampa Bay to 29 wins, including hoisting the Lombardi Trophy inside Raymond James Stadium. In total, Brady amassed 11,610 passing yards and 96 passing touchdowns for the Buccaneers.

The ultimate underdog, Tom Brady never let his sixth round draft label define him. Always envisioning himself as a star, Brady’s self-fulfilling prophecy was a joy to watch for 22 seasons. Entering his next chapter, the debt the game of football owes Brady can never be repaid.