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Tom Brady’s dad explained why his son’s retirement was a ‘foregone conclusion’

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Tom Brady’s decision to retire from football on Wednesday certainly bummed out many, but for those closest to him, there appears to be some bittersweet feelings.

Brady’s father, Tom Brady Sr., in an interview on ESPN Radio’s “Greeny” with Mike Greenberg, said the week has been “both a little bit sad and quite happy, to be honest.” He also made a bit of a revelation that might describe why his son opted to retire.

“This has been a really rough six months on his personal life, his family life, and on his football life,” Brady Sr.