Had the New England Patriots been willing to meet a few Tom Brady demands, perhaps the legendary quarterback would have finished his NFL career with the organization.
Already, Brady has seen his football life post-New England looks a lot like his time there: winning. In his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady won his seventh Super Bowl.
On Sunday, he'll return to New England for the first time and face his former coach Bill Belichick. It's expected to be a warm homecoming, but some will be left wondering by the end of the night:
Why isn't Tom Brady with the Patriots anymore?