Tom Brady has yet to work his first game as an NFL analyst but he’s already making headlines for his commentary.
After rampant speculation that Brady might try to escape from his $375 million contract to join Fox as its top NFL analyst, the legendary former quarterback now appears committed to the original plan.
Fox NFL Sunday analyst Michael Strahan and Brady appeared Monday at an advertising industry meeting to promote the network. Strahan revealed Brady’s first game as an NFL analyst will be for the Dallas Cowboys-Cleveland Browns matchup in Week 1.
Brady responded with some obligatory “This is going to be great” talk, then veered into what many fans considered unfair criticism aimed at Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
“Obviously having the Cowboys on is a huge draw, as America’s team,” Brady said. “That’s gonna get a little hard for me to say that all the time. I understand. They were the competition for a long time but in this new role, I know the Cowboys, how important they are to this network. They’ve got great storylines. Come on, Dak Prescott, let’s see if he can finally come through.”
At that point, the crowd began buzzing, and seconds later Brady realized he’d just slighted the oft-maligned Prescott.
“Did that just slip out?” Brady asked.
The Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns will meet in Week 1 for the broadcasting debut of Tom Brady on Fox. 🏈📺🎙️pic.twitter.com/h3Q9OdRv3X
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 13, 2024
If Brady is going to be that unfiltered in the broadcast booth, he’ll be highly entertaining … and controversial. Granted, Prescott has been a frequent target of criticism in recent years, but he has also put up big numbers. In fact, Prescott and the Cowboys sent Brady home a loser in his last NFL game, as the QB threw for more than 300 yards, with four passing TDs and a rushing score.
“Dak Prescott, let’s see if he can finally come through”
A reminder that Tom Brady’s final NFL game was a playoff loss to Dak Prescott’s Dallas Cowboys.
Dak in that game: 25/33, 305 passing yards, 4 passing touchdowns, 7 carries, 24 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD https://t.co/Myackfj3JH
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) May 13, 2024
Brady may not have realized how that remark would come across, but fans quickly clarified that for him. Yet other fans thought Brady hit the target with that comment.
Tom Brady with the shot at Dak Prescott https://t.co/0Sh2oocFqf
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) May 13, 2024
Tom Brady took a swipe at Dak Prescott w/ announcement that his 1st game as FOX analyst will be the Cowboys opener at Cleveland.
“Dak Prescott, let’s see if he can finally come through,” Brady said.
Should Prescott fire back w/ who beat Brady in his final game?
Brady Roast II. https://t.co/UoxTjTwy9u
— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) May 13, 2024
I can’t wait until everyone hears Tom Brady speak GLOWINGLY of Dak Prescott
Haters will either say he’s doing it cuz he has to for his job or a few who are even more moronic will say he doesn’t know ball. https://t.co/GDGQfRG3Mp
— Cowboys Due Diligence (@StevieJPTX) May 13, 2024
Where’s the lie though? Dak hasn’t done anything impressive especially come playoff time 🤷🏻♂️ https://t.co/MtfnpbL8fg
— Ryan (@R_Brown92) May 14, 2024
I mean he’s not wrong 🫣 https://t.co/pnZvp8TMDy
— Legally Loc’d (@Twatch_Me_Workk) May 13, 2024
