By Evan Bleier Though much was made of Tom Brady neglecting to mention the New England Patriots in last Tuesday’s carefully crafted announcement about his retirement from the NFL, not too much was said about the 44-year-old never actually using the R-word in his official statement. Based on comments the seven-time Super Bowl winner made last night on his Let’s Go! podcast with Jim Gray, perhaps Brady never officially calling his decision not to play next season a retirement should have gotten a little more attention. Not even a week into his life after football and already a top target for TV …