From throwing touchdowns to talking touchdowns, NFL legend Tom Brady signed a big 10-year deal with Fox Sports worth $375 million prior to his retirement in 2022. Soon, the anticipation became the talk of every sports bar and living room, leaving fans and analysts eagerly waiting to see if the 7-time Super Bowl winner could bring the same magic to the broadcast booth. While everyone had some questions, Cowboys‘ linebacker Micah Parson has the best compliment for the commentator Brady. 

On August 12, 2024, Parson expressed his happiness and added a beautiful hymn with a candid picture via his Instagram story. “Great Sunday knowing Tom suiting up for TV now!” he wrote, enthusiastically highlighting his respect and admiration for Brady’s latest venture. The background picture captures Parson with Tom Brady and Trevon Diggs, after their tough outing against the Rams in their nail-biting preseason opener.

On Sunday, the Rams edged out the Cowboys 13-12. While the preseason loss stung, Parsons found a silver lining in Brady’s broadcasting debut, which provided a much-needed boost of excitement. Parsons’ compliment isn’t just fan talk; it shows how Brady’s impact keeps going strong, even as he switches from the field to the broadcast booth. While Brady is going to have a completely new experience, he shared about his preparation for his first match as a commentator. 

Tom Brady on his big Fox deal

Talking to Front Office Sports on the 30th of January this year, Tom Brady spoke on his big deal with Fox. He said he is going to serve as the Fox’s lead NFL game analyst, pairing with No. 1 play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt. However, Greg Olsen is not going to join the three-man booth as it is believed that after his excellent performance this season, Olsen now can be seen alongside Joe Davis in the No. 2 crew.

Brady emphasized that working with Fox will be a new and exciting challenge for him. He has prepared himself completely for this work, just like he used to do on the field. He says he has developed a good rapport with Burkhardt, also has high praise for Greg Olsen, saying, “I love Greg. Greg’s done an incredible job, and he’s got a great future and great career…. and anything Greg puts his mind to, he’s going to be incredibly successful as well.”

Brady left no stone unturned in his preparation, visiting the Fox lot in Los Angeles, meeting executives and new colleagues, like Erin Andrews, and taking advice from other experienced broadcasters in the industry such as Troy Aiman.

Talking about preparing for his new journey, Brady said, “A lot of studying, a lot of research, a lot of talking to a lot of friends who are in the business and that have gone through their own growing pains.” He also said that he is getting advice from the best people in the industry, which is helping him a lot. 

By the way, on June 16, 2024, Tom Brady has already kicked off his broadcasting career with Fox during the UFL Championship Game, alongside Curt Menefee and Joel Klatt. Soon, On September 8, 2024, he is going to appear in his first game as a caller commentator, for the game between the Cowboys and the Browns.