Tom Brady’s highly anticipated debut as Fox Sports’ lead NFL analyst began on Sunday, but his broadcasting career is already facing criticism.
Fans had eagerly waited over a year to hear the seven-time Super Bowl champion in action, and his new role seemed destined to be a home run.
Brady made his broadcasting debut under his staggering 10-year, $375 million contract during the Cleveland Browns’ home opener against the Dallas Cowboys.
However, instead of a triumphant debut, many fans were quick to criticize Brady’s performance, unleashing harsh feedback.
Just 20 minutes into the broadcast, social media was flooded with scathing reviews of Brady’s commentary.
On X (formerly Twitter), users didn’t mince words, labeling his debut as “atrocious” and mocking his lack of fluidity.
One user joked, “Tom Brady hasn’t stuttered this much since he told Gisele he had one more year left in him,” referencing his short-lived NFL comeback before his high-profile divorce from supermodel Gisele Bündchen.
Another commenter was even harsher: “Maybe they should have heard Tom Brady speak before handing him $300 million.”
The criticisms kept pouring in, with comments like, “Tom Brady can’t seem to string together a sentence with any sort of normal cadence.”
Others highlighted the subpar analysis, with one user remarking, “Tom Brady just said it’s hard to make 10 yards, but really hard to make 20. That’s the kind of insight $375 million gets you, folks.”
Some fans found his voice grating, with one saying, “Tom Brady needs to be really engaging to listen to, because his speaking voice isn’t very pleasant. And so far, he isn’t.”
Despite Brady’s legendary career, which boasts three MVP titles and a record seven Super Bowl rings, his transition to broadcasting has not gone as smoothly as many had anticipated.
Brady’s impressive stats on the field are undeniable: he holds records for the most playoff games started, most games won, and most passing touchdowns and passing yards, both in playoffs and single games.
His seven Super Bowl victories are the most ever achieved by a single player in NFL history, solidifying his status as the greatest quarterback of all time.
However, once Brady transitioned from the gridiron to the commentator’s booth, some fans felt his brilliance didn’t quite carry over.
“I don’t want to overreact to week 1, but Tom Brady is the worst announcer in the NFL,” one fan lamented.
A few sympathetic voices recognized Brady’s discomfort, with one noting, “Tom Brady doesn’t sound comfortable in the booth just yet. It’s understandable for his first game, but maybe that’s why you shouldn’t have bumped @gregolsen88 out of the top spot for him?”
With Super Bowl LIX on the horizon, Brady faces a steep learning curve and an uphill battle to redeem himself in the eyes of the viewing public.
