Tom Brady’s broadcast debut draws mixed reviews. Here’s reactions from NFL fans

Tom Brady’s broadcast debut draws mixed reviews. Here’s reactions from NFL fans Show Caption Hide Caption Drew Bledsoe takes playful jab at Tom Brady’s ‘squeaky’ voice Mackenzie Salmon spoke with NFL great Drew Bledsoe about Tom Brady’s upcoming broadcasting career and takes a shot at his ‘squeaky’ voice. Sports Seriously Future Hall of Famer Tom Brady has made his highly-anticipated debut… in the broadcasting booth that is. The seven-time Super Bowl champion officially started his second act as FOX Sports’ lead color commentator alongside play-by-play partner Kevin Burkhardt on Sunday, which ultimately overshadowed the Dallas Cowboys’ 33-17 win over the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. But like a rookie quarterback making his league debut, Brady’s first official game in the booth came under review. I’m excited to be your partner.” Brady’s performance drew mixed reviews from social media users as his nerves were on display early. A slightly awkward fist bump exchange between Brady and FOX Sports rules analyst Mike Pereira — “Don’t leave me hanging” — encapsulated the first half as he settled in. “Tom Brady is clearly quite nervous in his NFL broadcasting debut. His commentary grew more insightful and engaging, even reminding viewers that he’s “still a rookie in here,” but many NFL fans pointed out there is much room for improvement for Brady. As the final seconds ticked off the clock, Brady noted the star difference between playing and broadcasting: “I was using my arm and my body for so many years. Now I get to a stadium and I get to use my voice… As Michael Strahan told me in the pregame, you are going to wake up tomorrow on Monday morning and you aren’t going to be sore. ‘Back to work’ FOX Sports first announced in May 2022 that Brady was set to join the network’s lead broadcasting team. The announcement was made ahead of Brady’s final season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he announced his decision to un-retire after 40 days in March 2022. He’s set to call Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025. The commercial opens with a sports pundit questioning Brady’s decision to enter the booth instead of laying “on a beach getting fat on pina coladas.” “What they’re really asking is why don’t you quit football?” says the New England Patriots’ Brady, one of the many uniformed Bradys featured in the commercial. And our football journey isn’t even close to done.” The current Brady added: “Back to work.” Tom Brady’s broadcast debut drew mixed reviews Gary Lezak, a former Chief Meteorologist in Kansas City, preached “patience” as Brady finds his groove. “Tom Brady is getting beaten up on X right now on his debut as a broadcaster,” Lezak wrote. Here’s reactions from social media users: The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. – This Summarize was created by Neural News AI (V1). Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/media/2024/09/08/tom-brady-broadcast-debut-reactions/75135536007/