WHO'S NEXT? — Tom Brady recently joined "The Joel Klatt Show" and was asked a question that every NFL fan has debated at some point: Which quarterback is next in line for their first Super Bowl ring?
Brady, the seven-time champion who knows a thing or two about hoisting Lombardi Trophies, gave a thoughtful response.
"Naturally, people would say Lamar (Jackson) or Josh (Allen), because they've been the closest," Brady said. But Brady was quick to point out that the NFL resets itself every year. "Football is different every year, you start right at the bottom."
The clip, shared on social media by "The Joel Klatt Show," quickly made the rounds. Fans debated Brady's words, some agreeing that Jackson and Allen remain overdue for a breakthrough, while others chimed in with their own picks from Justin Herbert to Joe Burrow, who has already reached a Super Bowl but is still chasing his first ring.
Brady's comments underline what makes the NFL so unpredictable. Unlike in other sports, past success doesn't guarantee future results, and every season brings surprises. Teams that look dominant in August can stumble by December, and quarterbacks thought to be on the cusp may find themselves chasing that elusive first title year after year.
As the 2025 season approaches, the spotlight will only grow on players like Jackson and Allen, two talented quarterbacks who have already put up MVP level performances but are still waiting for their biggest moment. With Brady's words adding fuel to the discussion, the "who's next?" debate isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Which NFL QB is next in line for their first Super Bowl ring?
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Tom Brady shares his thoughts. pic.twitter.com/wmBAhF6Hz7
