“The only thing you can do is live your life, hope for the best, continue to have faith, believe in yourself.” In the wild world of the NFL, numbers speak louder than words—13 years, 22,464 pass yds, 133 TDs, plus a mind-blowing 6,109 rush yds with 36 rush TDs. These aren’t just stats; they’re the kind of digits that would make even the most stoic accountant break into a celebratory dance. They remind us of that era when the gridiron was a stage for daring feats, and every yard gained felt like a scene straight out of “Field of Dreams.”

And while we’re talking legends, there’s a certain mystique about a man whose career was as unpredictable as a Michael Bay summer blockbuster. Enter Michael Vick—yes, the very same dual-threat dynamo whose on-field artistry rewrote what it meant to be a quarterback. Meanwhile, back at FOX HQ, Charissa Thompson was keeping it 100. With her signature flair and a caption on her Instagram story that read, “Out here with my guys … walkthrough for tomorrows big day and @mikevick last day with us,” she set the tone for a bittersweet goodbye.

Since ’15, she’s been the glue holding FOX NFL Kickoff together, dishing out hot takes like Joey Tribbiani’s “How you doin’?”—only with more stats and less cheesecake. Her on-air chemistry with Vick, spanning interactive segments like “AskEmAnything,” made every Sunday feel like a prime-time sitcom crossover.

But as if scripted by a Hollywood screenwriter, Michael Vick’s journey took another epic turn in Dec ’24 when he dropped the bomb on FOX Sports: he was trading his analyst mic for a coach’s headset, stepping in as head coach at Norfolk State Univ. in VA. Talk about a plot twist! It’s like Luke Skywalker passing on his lightsaber to a new generation of Jedi—Vick’s evolution from NFL star to mentor shows that sometimes, you gotta “move on, kid” (cue Han Solo’s smirk).

His departure from FOX, where he stirred up debates and dished out wisdom, marks the end of an era on that very network. Remember the days? From that unforgettable 46-yd overtime TD run against the Vikings on Dec 1, 2002 (where he danced through defenders like Neo dodging bullets in “The Matrix”) to his record-breaking 1,039-yard rushing season in ’06, Vick made sure every play was as cinematic as a Tarantino shootout.

Who could forget his MNF masterpiece on Nov 15, 2010, when he lit up the scoreboard with 6 TDs and 413 total yds, leaving fans shouting, “You only get one shot at a second chance”? And let’s not even start on that career-long 61-yd sprint—pure, unadulterated highlight-reel magic.

But, all in all, it’s shaping up to be a pretty sad day for FOX!

Terry Bradshaw’s exit soon?

On the flip side, Terry Bradshaw—the original NFL tough guy with a grin as wide as a touchdown celebration—has now reached his final quarter on FOX NFL Sunday. Born in ‘48 in Shreveport, Terry’s journey from Louisiana Tech to being the #1 overall pick and leading the Steelers to four Super Bowl titles is nothing short of legendary. With career numbers of 27,989 pass yds and 212 TDs, he’s been the living, breathing equivalent of ‘The Godfather’ of football, a man who could throw a bomb like a one-liner from ‘Scarface.’

Bradshaw’s peak moments read like a greatest-hits mixtape: from the glory of Super Bowl IX and X to his MVP performances in XIII and XIV, his legacy is cemented in the NFL lore. Always one to mix humor with heart, he once quipped, “I told my wife before I left the room a while ago, I’m sitting there, I said, ‘I’ve got two yrs left at FOX. I’m 76’… If we can get to the next Super Bowl, I’ll be 80. That’s, I think that’s time.”

And in classic Bradshaw style, he joked, “I told Fox: ‘If I could just die on the show, think about the ratings, right?'”—a line that had fans laughing as hard as they cried. Now, with the FOX crew’s hearts heavier than a Hail Mary pass in overtime, emotions are running high. “It’s a young man’s game,” he sighs, sounding more Logan’s weary Wolverine than the cocky gunslinger who once slung touchdowns to Lynn Swann.

As veteran voices prepare to sign off and new legends step in, the blend of nostalgia and anticipation is palpable. It’s the kind of moment that feels ripped straight from the final episode of ‘The Office’ or that last bittersweet scene in ‘Cheers’—where everyone knows the good times are coming to an end, yet they’ll always be remembered. PXG next?

In this swirling mix of farewells and fresh beginnings, the legacy of these NFL giants—Vick’s transformative, highlight-reel brilliance and Bradshaw’s old-school, larger-than-life charm—continues to light up our screens and warm our hearts. So grab the tissues, NFL fans. Sunday’s not just about Mahomes and Hurts—it’s a love letter to legends walking away on their terms.