Brady: Rodgers should be given 'time and space' in deciding future

Tom Brady believes Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers should be given as much time as he needs to decide whether to return to the NFL for another season.

Brady weighed in on Rodgers' future on Monday's episode of his "Let's Go!" podcast and stressed the importance of patience, noting that he rushed his own retirement decision last year.

"I think the important thing is the day after the season, and I made this mistake, is not to decide the future," the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback said. "I think there's such an urgency now to, 'Who's gonna retire first?' and 'Who's this' and 'Who's that.'

"Aaron, in my belief, is spectacular. He can obviously continue to play and he has all the ability in the world to do that. There's a lot of other things that come into play and he'll make that decision when it's right for him, and everyone should give him the time and space to do it."

Rodgers brought up the possibility of retirement Sunday after the Packers were eliminated from playoff contention, telling reporters "it could be time to step away."

Brady, who briefly retired last offseason before returning to the Bucs, also has question marks surrounding his future. The 45-year-old is set to become a free agent in March and is reportedly considering all options for next season.