Liz Truss' reign in Downing Street lasted longer than Tom Brady's attempt at retirement earlier this year. In a year of U-turns, just 40 days after calling time on one of the greatest careers in sport, the seven-time Super Bowl champion headed back for a 23rd season in the NFL.
Six weeks into the new season, Brady must be wondering if he made the right decision. Sure, the individual numbers are OK, but for a player who is driven only by glory, a 3-3 start with a sputtering Tampa Bay Buccaneers offence has appeared largely unenjoyable for the 45-year-old superstar quarterback.
Sunday's 20-18 road defeat to a mediocre Pittsburgh Steelers who had been pummelled 38-3 by the Super Bowl favourite Buffalo Bills a week previously showed just how far off the pace the Bucs are, although they are not alone in an NFC that is nowhere near as deeply-filled with contenders as the AFC.
