Tom Brady’s move into commentary has not been smooth, and it seems to be facing more challenges.
While covering the NFC wild-card game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers, Brady made a noticeable mistake that angered fans, who quickly criticized him for the error.
Some fans even suggested that Brady should be removed from his broadcasting role, saying he’s not suited for it.
Brady Mixes Up Names
Brady came under fire again for his commentary during an NFL game, this time for mixing up player names in his first-ever playoff broadcast.
The former NFL player joined Kevin Burkhardt to commentate the NFC Wild Card game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Everything seemed fine until halftime, when the Eagles were leading 10-0. That’s when Brady made a mistake that fans didn’t miss.
While trying to praise a play call from Philadelphia, he mistakenly mentioned the city’s baseball team instead of the football team, confusing fans with his error.
“[You have] three timeouts, so you’d have a couple plays. But I like this call by the Phillies… excuse me, by Philly,” Brady said, according to the Daily Mail.
As if that wasn’t enough, Brady made another mistake when he called Packers running back Josh Jacobs, “Brandon Jacobs”—the name of a retired NFL player who hasn’t played in years.
Fans Want Brady to Quit Commentary
On social media, fans quickly pointed out Brady’s mistakes, with many saying he wasn’t fit for the commentary job.
“Maybe Brady’s not cut out for broadcasting,” one user criticized, while another said, “TB is the GOAT, but he is brutal at this.”
Other users added, “Just more Tomfoolery,” “he’s so bad,” and “He’s absolutely atrocious on the microphone!”
Some fans also criticized Brady’s salary for doing commentary, with one writing, “$375 million for stuff like this. @foxsports,” and another saying, “They’re giving this man the GDP of Lithuania to do this.”
Other fans suggested replacing Brady with Gregory Olsen, a former tight end and sportscaster.
One user said, “Get this a-shole out of here and bring back Greg Olsen!” Another added, “Can’t wait for Greg Olsen to be back on the A team next year!”
Tom Brady Forgot Important Team Information During Commentary
Brady’s latest mistake comes after another slip-up late last year when the former football player forgot some important details about the Green Bay Packers during their game against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Fox Sports analyst was talking about the three teams that beat the Packers that season but couldn’t remember their names.
“Two of them to the (Detroit) Lions — they’re a good team,” Brady said, according to Talk Sport. “The (Philadelphia) Eagles, they lost to them. They’re a good team.”
Instead of admitting he couldn’t remember the names of the teams, Brady let an awkward silence fill the air. When he finally spoke, it became even clearer that he didn’t know which teams he was talking about.
“And they lost to the uh …,” Brady said, adding, “Who’d they lose to, the other one?”
In an attempt to cover up his mistake, Brady quickly moved on and started talking about the game itself.
“Anyway,” he said. “They’ve got a big opportunity today to go on the road, and really a litmus test for what they’re going to face in two weeks.”
Tom Brady’s Fox Sports Contract
Tom Brady made his NFL broadcasting debut on September 8 during Fox Sports’ coverage of the Dallas Cowboys’ 33-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
This was the start of his $375 million contract with Fox to become an analyst for NFL games. The deal lasts for 10 years, with Brady set to receive about $37.5 million each year.
With this contract, the seven-time Super Bowl winner is now one of the highest-paid NFL broadcasters, earning more than CBS’ Tony Romo and ESPN’s Troy Aikman.
He Shared a Thoughtful New Year’s Message
On January 2nd, Tom Brady posted a message on his Instagram to reflect on 2024, admitting that the year didn’t go the way he expected.
Along with his message, he shared several photos of himself celebrating the arrival of 2025 with his children. Brady has a 17-year-old son, Jack, with his ex-partner Bridget Moynahan, and two other children, son Benjamin and daughter Vivian, with his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen.
“I couldn’t have imagined a better way to ring in the new year than with the loves of my life,” Brady told his 15.1 million followers. “Reflecting on last year and thinking about the year ahead, there’s no better perspective than looking at these three and always trying to be better for them each day and helping to guide them in whatever way possible.”
He also shared his gratitude, saying he was “so grateful for the experiences, blessings, family, friends, and everyone else who has impacted me along the way” and felt “blessed to have joy and gratitude in my life.”
“No year ever goes exactly the way we want, but when I think about 2024, I could not have imagined anything better,” Brady explained. “So many new experiences that I got to share with amazing people, especially the three beautiful angels in these photos.”
He finished his note by wishing his followers a “happy, healthy 2025” and shared one of his well-known quotes: “The best is yet to come.”
