The last bit of hope to see Tom Brady back in an NFL uniform just simply won’t go away. Earlier in the week, Brady was spotted in New York post-Aaron Rodgers injury that had the rumors swirling. Fast forward to now, and it looks like the lack of filed paperwork has sparked the rumor mill once again.

NFL.com has reported that Brady has not actually finalized his ownership agreement with the Las Vegas Raiders, which technically does not yet make him a part of the ownership group. Such an agreement in place would prohibit Brady from coming back and playing in the NFL, and since it is Brady and the deal is not done, let the speculation commence.

Tom Brady’s purchase of a minority stake in the #Raiders has not been finalized, leaving the door open for the legendary QB to play this season — if he changes his mind on retirement again. Story from @RapSheet and me: https://t.co/Cxj1epnWup

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 17, 2023

While Brady has said he has no plans of coming out of retirement and he is happy in the next chapter of his life, this is a man who has already come out of retirement once before. The dragging of feet on the paperwork is not doing anything to quiet the rumors down at all.

Brady was honored by the Patriots in New England ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, and when he spoke to the fans during his halftime ceremony, he spoke like a man who missed the game but was happy and comfortable in his post-playing days.

“I’m not quite in game shape, but it’s impossible for me to be in a stadium full of you amazing fans with some of the best teammates, with my family, with all my friends and not run out like I did for 20 years.” Brady stated after doing his traditional run down the length of the field before doing his famous fist pump and “Let’s Go!” yell.

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Naturally, when it comes to Tom Brady and the possibility of his coming back for another season, fans across the league had quite the reaction to the door being left cracked open.

Fans React to the Possibility of Tom Brady Coming out of Retirement

I would hate it with every fiber of my existence, BUT it would be really funny if he signed with the Jets https://t.co/pvc7JgbcJv

— I’mNotAHRHitter (@ImNotAHRHitter) September 17, 2023

Here we go again… https://t.co/EbDjp0sOUt

— John Reed (@J_Reed20) September 17, 2023

He’s gonna have to turn 60 before people stop talking about him coming back lol https://t.co/9bxYAvzBlH

— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) September 17, 2023

The reviews are mixed when it comes to a possible Brady comeback story, with some fans down for the chaos, while others are just looking to turn the page and move on to an NFL life post-Brady.

No matter how we all feel about it until loose ends are tied up legally and contractually with the idea of Brady coming back is officially done, it is a storyline that rightfully so will not go away.

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The New England Patriots take an interesting approach to defensive play-calling. Bill Belichick’s team doesn’t have a defensive coordinator and has a defensive assistant call plays. The team hasn’t had a defensive coordinator since 2017, and last year, they also didn’t have an offensive coordinator.

Why Do the New England Patriots Not Have a Defensive Coordinator?

Belichick said in 2022 that the team is “not really big on titles and all that.” He said it’s important that everyone work together to create a “good final product” as another reason not to designate an assistant as the defensive coordinator.

This is the sixth straight season the team has gone without a defensive coordinator. In 2010, the Patriots went 14-2 without a defensive or offensive coordinator.

MORE: List of Current NFL Defensive Coordinators (Updated 2023)

Without a defensive coordinator, the Patriots allowed the fewest points and fourth-fewest yards in the league from 2018 to 2022. The team is 48-34 with three postseason appearances, including Super Bowl LIII, when they held the Los Angeles Rams to three points.

In 2019, New England led the NFL in total defense and scoring defense, holding opponents to just over 14 points a game.

Who Is Calling Defensive Plays for the Patriots This Season?

Steve Belichick, Bill’s son, will continue to call plays after doing it for the last few seasons.  This is his fourth year coaching the team’s linebackers after four seasons as a secondaries coach and coaching assistant.

Steve was a walk-on long snapper at Rutgers for a year after playing lacrosse for four seasons.

Another significant piece of the defensive staff is linebackers coach Jerod Mayo. He’s in his fifth season as an assistant for New England and signed a deal in the offseason that will keep him with the team long term. There is some speculation that Mayo could be the next head coach when Bill Belichick retires.

The Patriots selected Mayo 10th overall in the 2008 draft after he played college football at Tennessee. He played his entire eight-year career with the Patriots and was a team captain for his last seven seasons. He made two Pro Bowls and won a Super Bowl with New England.

Who Was the Patriots’ Last Defensive Coordinator?

Matt Patricia was the Patriots defensive coordinator from 2012 to 2017. New England made three Super Bowls, winning two, with Patricia as the team’s DC.

After the 2017 season, he was hired as the Detroit Lions head coach. Patricia had a 13-29-1 record in three seasons with the Lions.

Ironically, Patricia called offensive plays for the Patriots last season when the team didn’t have an offensive coordinator.