The Facts: According to NFL Network's Jim Trotter, the Chargers made a serious run at Brady, but, barring a change of heart by the quarterback, the team believes it is out of the running for him.

Diehards Line: Trotter believes the Chargers are the best fit for Brady, but he's told the Brady camp has led the Chargers to believe he is going to stay back East because of family considerations. The Buccaneers are the other team publicly reported to be in the running. Brady announced earlier today that he would not be returning to the Patriots.