Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes could face off in LA2028 Olympic Flag Football as NFL legends target gold
A potential Brady-Mahomes clash looms at the LA2028 Olympic Flag Football (Getty Images)
With Flag Football now an Olympic sport for LA2028, excitement is building over the potential for NFL legends like Tom Brady to compete. Despite turning 50, Brady's skill set and the sport's non-contact nature make his participation feasible, possibly leading to an Olympic showdown with Patrick Mahomes.
A potential Brady-Mahomes clash looms at the LA2028
Olympic Flag Football
The announcement that Flag Football will be a part of the LA2028 Olympics has generated significant buzz, particularly around the tantalizing possibility of iconic NFL players vying for a coveted Olympic medal. As former boxing champion Jeff Fenech eloquently stated, "An Olympic medal is the greatest achievement and honor that can be received by an athlete. I would swap any World Title to have won gold at the Olympics," underscoring the unparalleled prestige of Olympic triumph.
The NFL's approval for its players to compete means an American "Dream Team" could form, with a high likelihood of securing Olympic gold given the USA's football pedigree. This has sparked intense speculation about which NFL stars will make the cut.
The inclusion of Flag Football has naturally led to considerable conjecture about which high-profile athletes might be selected for Team USA. On the "Up and Adams Show," Kay Adams and Jason McCourty explored the compelling idea of Tom Brady leading the national squad.
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"You talk about the notoriety that that would bring-Brady under center doing that, that'd be awesome," Jason remarked, underscoring both Brady's widespread recognition and his potential positive influence on the team's performance.
Despite Brady turning 50 by LA2028, Jason McCourty dismisses age as a significant obstacle for Flag Football, citing its reduced physicality. "I'm not going psycho mode, like I'm not getting hit, and he obviously can probably still throw the ball," Jason commented, emphasizing Brady's continued throwing prowess and tactical intelligence crucial for the sport.
This suggests his enduring skill set fits the game's requirements.
The prospect of elite NFL players joining flag football might not sit well with current participants. For instance, Darrell Doucette, a prominent American flag football personality, could have reservations about someone like Tom Brady entering the sport. As Jason noted, "If Darrell was pissed off about the other guys talking about [joining], they're going to come represent," suggesting a possible rift between established flag football players and the influx of professional football talent.
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As the LA2028 Olympics draw near, discussions are heating up regarding how football's greatest should qualify: through direct competition or by reputation. The potential inclusion of Tom Brady on the Olympic roster could redefine athletic greatness. This, however, would likely set up a monumental clash with another celebrated player, Patrick Mahomes, whom Brady has previously bested. It's shaping up to be an epic generational showdown.
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