Tom Brady hasn't 'committed' to Patriots for 2018, but what does that mean?

Maybe Tom Brady's fax machine is broken.

One day after social media was aflame comparing the New England QB to the likeness of a man who allegedly threatened a famous porn star, there's a new juicy headline:

Brady isn't committed to the Patriots for the 2018 season, says ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Was the 40-year-old quarterback supposed to send in a letter of intent to Bill Belichick?

From Schefter:

"The lack of any official word from Brady, either privately or publicly, has left some to admit that, while they do believe he will play in 2018, they cannot say that for sure. ... There's no question that Brady wants to play football, but he turns 41 in August, wants to spend more time with his family,…