After announcing his retirement from the NFL and taking a year off before launching his broadcasting career with Fox Sports, rumors are swirling about Tom Brady’s future plans. The latest speculation is that the 45-year-old athlete is considering a career in stand-up comedy.

While the idea may seem out of the blue, a source has claimed that Brady was inspired by his small role in the film “80 for Brady,” in which he delivered professionally written material alongside Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Rita Moreno. According to the source, “The ladies were super nice to him, and he did a nice job reading professionally written material in a small part — but he’ll be playing in a whole different league if he takes up the stand-up stage.”

However, not everyone is convinced that Brady has what it takes to succeed as a comedian. One of his friends reportedly said, “Tom was a terrific quarterback, but he needs to toss this idea before it’s too late. As a comic — he’s strictly a water boy.” This candid feedback suggests that Brady’s inner circle is not enthusiastic about his comedic aspirations.

Brady has made it clear that his main focus in retirement will be spending time with his family, including his three children. Nevertheless, his children won’t be with him 24/7, and this may be why he’s considering the comedy stage. While some fans may be willing to pay top dollar to see him perform, it’s not the post-NFL career that most people expected for the seven-time Super Bowl champion.

Brady’s purported interest in stand-up comedy is just one of the many rumors swirling around the football legend as he begins his retirement. The public will undoubtedly be curious to see what he chooses to do next and whether he’ll be able to successfully transition to a new career.