Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion signed Kevin Burkhardt to a 10-year, $375 million contract to take over as Fox’s NFL anchor through 2024.
There’s just one problem with the plan: Greg Olsen, Fox’s current No. 1 analyst.
Despite knowing elimination was imminent going into the season, Olsen still managed to win at home.
"I've been out to the FOX studios a few times and I'm really excited to join an amazing team..
Greg Olsen does an incredible job and I have so much respect for him..
I'm gonna go in there and do the best I can do with my own perspective" ~ @TomBrady #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/Z1b6B2Zal5
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 30, 2024
Brady appeared on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday with four ovens in his kitchen, where he talked about preparing for next year and credited Olsen with making the project a success.
Of course, if Brady finishes as well as Olsen in the draft, he could make a good scout for Fox.
Olsen’s success in the booth did set the standard for Brady. Tom Brady, known for replacing running backs since his quarterback days, will be on the other side of the baton when he takes over for Greg Olsen at Fox in 2024.
The Super Bowl arranged for a floral tribute to the current Fox star in recognition of his outstanding performance. The last two seasons.
Brady repeatedly praised Fox’s “amazing” run on The Pat McAfee Show and then talked about his “unique” vision for a new broadcast role next year.
“Greg’s done an incredible job,”
Brady said on Tuesday.
“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.”
Tom Brady explains why he ‘loves’ listening to Greg Olsen as he prepares to replace him https://t.co/t19Jn1UyrI pic.twitter.com/1Vx0vAGXRy
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 30, 2024
The former New England Patriots quarterback continued, “I’m just going to go in there and do the best I can do with my own perspective.
In preparation for his role as a Fox Sports analyst in 2024, Brady also told McAfee that he did “dry” work with Olsen’s partner Kevin Burkhardt.
Two years ago, Fox signed Brady to a 10-year, $375 million contract and announced plans to make Brady-Burkhardt the network’s top broadcast team.
However, based on Olsen’s positive reviews last year (especially in the NFC Championship Game) and Fox’s speculation about next year’s Super Bowl, some have suggested Fox could keep Olsen and add Brady instead of three.
Tom Brady joins the Fox’s No. 1 broadcast team, putting the network in an interesting position with legendary analyst Greg Olsen.
If Fox decides to drop Olsen, the 38-year-old broadcaster will look for work elsewhere, though there is no opening for the No. 1 NFL analyst position in the country.
While there are many concerns about Brady reaching the $375 million contract he signed with Fox after retiring from the NFL last year, Brady has repeatedly confirmed that he will call games through 2024 alongside with Burkhardt.
“I’ve been at Fox Studios for a while and done some really great work with Kevin, and he’s done an amazing job,”
Brady said.
Brady and Burkhart’s “deal” seemed to eliminate a three-man booth with Olsen. But even if Olsen’s tenure at Fox continues, he will be a prime candidate for an NFL news gig.
Brady is ready to start at Fox. In this way, the story of Brady-Burkhart-Olson continues.
Fans had this to say:
Tom should do the #UFL games on @FOXSports to better prepare himself for the fall @NFL season. And frankly that’s what UFL was built for, to mold players, coaches, front office and broadcasters for the next level @RussBrandonXFL @TheRock @DarylJohnston @USFL @XFL2023
— Ken Gill (@ArenaFanKen) January 30, 2024
I don't remember Brady being undrafted, but sure
— Javon Edmonds (@javonedmonds45) January 30, 2024
Greg Olsen is great Ik Toms the GOAT but Greg should go to CBS and replace Tony Romo.
— Brock Toney (@BrockToney4) January 30, 2024
Hope someone picks up Greg for #1. He's way better than the rest.
— Roberta Judson (@Basium08) January 30, 2024
I wouldn’t mind having Olsen dip on Fox and go to CBS to replace Romo. Olsen is great.
— Bab’s Tiara (@barbarafisch) January 30, 2024
Listening to Greg Olsen talk all game in the NFC Championship was so annoying man. Dude was slobbering all over the 49ers all game. Smh
— ⏳️ Love you Pops (@Fromthe_norf614) January 30, 2024
Olsen's beef should be with FOX, not Brady. Brady was offered the job when he retired, and is preparing for it. Why the snark?
— Marima (@Marima07) January 30, 2024
Better off leaving Olsen in the booth and put Brady in the studio
— John N (@caper70) January 30, 2024
I know it’s a different network but I’d be open to hearing how Brady does alongside Nantz
— Leyland (@run_leyland) January 30, 2024
Better off keeping Olsen and sending Brady to call UFL games
— PapaGeezy (@papageezy) January 30, 2024
Olsen and a good PBP guy should replace Nantz and Romo, but CBS is in too deep.
— Brian Gutherman (@Beachnuke) January 30, 2024
