Despite Being Thrown Meagre $3M Deal, Greg Olsen Sets Expectations Straight for Tom Brady Ahead of Fox Debut: “Everyone Thinks It’s Easy”

Along with his fans, Tom Brady is excited and anxious for his upcoming debut as the No. 1 NFL analyst on Fox. Set to kick off in September, his new job however came with a price, as former No. 1 NFL analyst Greg Olsen is set to face a major setback in his broadcasting career. He has been demoted to No. 2 NFL analyst as a partner to Joe Davis. 

Tom Brady’s intervention caused a sharp dip in Olsen’s salary, which was around $10 million. Now, he’ll only be earning $3 million. As speculation about Brady’s credibility as a broadcaster fly about, it’s revealed that he has been seeking advice from Olsen ahead of his new role. And despite the awkward situation, Olsen is still gracious in advising Tom Brady. 

Greg Olsen says everyone has “their own journey”

According to a post by NESN, Greg Olsen advised Tom Brady ahead of his Fox debut. As per his statement on USA TODAY, Brady was pestering him for advice about what and what not to expect as Fox’s No. 1 NFL analyst. Olsen said, “Every guy has their own journey in sports broadcasting. I think everyone thinks it’s easy.” 

His next words hinted at what Tom Brady could expect being a sports broadcaster.  “I think everyone thinks getting up there and calling a live football game for three hours off the cuff, and being able to get in, get out, deal with the flow of the game, the players, the schemes, the terminology — there’s a lot going on during a game, and I think some guys really transition to it well and take to it pretty quickly. And other guys haven’t,” Olsen said.

He further then lauded Brady’s football record and added, “We’ll see how the year goes.” So how does Tom Brady feel about being an NFL analyst after being a player for 23 years?

Tom Brady’s apprehension as a sports analyst

After signing a 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox, Tom Brady didn’t waste time showcasing his nervousness to be the No. 1 NFL analyst. Last year, he compared his playing career with his new job saying, “In sports, we get one take. At the end of the day, if it goes wrong, it goes wrong. I think when I get into broadcasting next year, that’s live TV. So, there’s not much opportunity to make a mistake, then if you make it you got to live with it.” 

Earlier in January, he said of his new role on his Let’s Go podcast, “It’s a challenge. It’s something that’s new, it’s outside of my comfort zone.” But his enthusiasm was also visible as he added, “I’m excited to get out there and try something and see how I do.” His first test as an analyst will take place in Week 1, where he’ll be calling the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns. Are you excited to see Brady in his new role? Let us know in the comments.