But we don’t need to play those childish games.

My relationship with you is built on trust.

Which I do not take lightly.

So instead of crassly sensationalizing this, allow me to interpret exactly what he’s saying.

By pointing out the one operative word he used.

This was Brady reminding all the pretenders to his throne that he is still the King.

Even if he abdicated the throne, no man rules over him.

He’s simply chosen not to.

He’s gone on to newer challenges.

To conquer new worlds in the broadcast booth.

He simply has no interest in such petty rivalries.

At the moment, that is.

And should he be so inclined, he’ll arrive on a roster without hesitation.

And without firing a warning shot first.

All the 20- and 30-somethings in football should be hoping his unretirement doesn’t happen.

And be ready in case it does.