Tom Brady is ready for his next stage as a broadcaster, as his Fox Sports deal is about to start. His entrance into the booth comes at a loss for outgoing lead NFL analyst Greg Olson.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion signed a 10-year, $375 million contract two years ago that runs a thorough line into Greg Olson’s career; he will be demoted to the No. 2 team. Although Fox has not said if it will be a three-person booth with Brady, Kevin Burkhardt, and Olson, it is clear that Fox believes in Brady.
However, Brady is letting the world know that he thinks Greg Olson is “incredible,” which he said several times on Tuesday’s “The Pat McAfee Show.”
The “Incredible” Greg Olson
“Greg’s done an incredible job,” Brady said to McAfee. “I have so much respect for him, how he approaches his job, he’s super prepared in what he does. I think he does an incredible job every time he’s on. I love listening to him.
“I’m just going to go in there and do the best I can do with my own perspective,” the former quarterback continued.” I’ve certainly had a unique vision and perspective of the game over 23 years, and hopefully I can just provide some insight to all the viewers and fans who love the sport.”
Brady has to know that the world is looking at him as unintentionally torpedoing Olson, and giving him his flowers on ESPN is a grand gesture to start his on-air career. It is warranted because Olson has excelled during the broadcasts with insightful takes, good timing, and great chemistry with Kevin Burkhardt.
You’ll Always Be No. 2
NFL commentary positions are not plentiful. Tony Romo is on CBS and will be there for a while after signing a 10-year deal in 2020. Cris Collinsworth and NBC will be together until at least 2025, and ESPN’s duo of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman is now a standard for the network.
Undoubtedly, Greg Olson will be in a good position based on his past track record of quality broadcasts, but he might remain with Fox, even if it is at their No. 2 booth. If you have to take a backseat to fresh blood in the NFL analyst game, no one will be mad that their successor is Tom Brady.
