So, Greg Olsen lost his top analyst gig to Tom Brady, and now there’s a bit of tension in the FOX Sports booth. Shocking? Not really. When FOX handed Brady a $375 million contract to be their lead analyst, Olsen got bumped down to the secondary team… Now, you’d be fine making space for the GOAT. Right? But the thing is, Greg Olsen has been the GOAT (or one of the many) behind the mic.

So, you can understand why it’s gotta sting. You grind, you prove yourself, and then—boom—seven-time Super Bowl champ walks in and takes your spot. The situation didn’t exactly thrill Olsen, who never shied away from a challenge.

Meanwhile, Brady is playing it cool. Classic TB12 move. Instead of firing back, he let his Instagram story do the talking. He posted a quote that read, “Maybe you don’t notice your progress because you’re always raising your bar.” And just to drive the message home, he captioned it: “Love this.” Translation? I’m here, I’m working, and I don’t care about the noise.

But here’s where it gets interesting. Remember week 1? Brady’s debut as an analyst during the Cowboys vs. Browns game. Yeah, fans literally rallied online, calling his commentary “amateurish” and his delivery “colorless.” Meanwhile, Olsen was sitting there thinking I was pulling in massive ratings, and now I’m sidelined for this?

He hasn’t been shy about his feelings, either. “I’m going to call big-time games again; I’m going to call Super Bowl games again,” he told The Athletic. Maybe he’s got a point. But is there a bad blood between the two? I mean, clearly, the heat’s there.

However, you can say whatever, but Olsen isn’t out of the game. Far from it. He’s still with FOX, but he’s made it clear that if another network comes calling with a bigger role, he’s listening. And why wouldn’t he? Fans loved him. His chemistry with Kevin Burkhardt was top-tier. Now, he’s watching from the sidelines while Brady gets the prime-time slot, including marquee matchups like the NFC Championship, which drew over 44 million viewers. That’s a massive stage for a guy still finding his rhythm in the booth.

The real question? Does Brady actually want this job long-term? We know he can break down defenses, but can he break down a game for the audience in a way that sticks? And if he struggles, does FOX start rethinking things? There are a lot of question to address right now. Especially with Tom’s minority-owner gig with the Raiders. It’s not a rift, nor is it a healthy competition, but something is there. And it’s visible!

Top Comment by Fred

Brady is a TERRIBLE commentator. GOAT on the field, maybe, but no better than A goat in the broadcast booth....more

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NO, Greg Olsen doesn’t resent Tom Brady!

See, Greg Olsen has every reason to be frustrated. I mean, you have hustled your way on the top. And then you see your spot snatched away from you for a guy just because his name is Tom Brady. Yeah, that’s the reality. But no one can deny it’s brutal business, even if you have some great achievements.

• Outsanding Emerging On-Air talent (2023)
• Super Bowl LVII Analyst (2023)
• Outstanding Event Analyst at the Sports Emmy Awards (2024)

And the thing is, we are not even mentioning his numbers/achievements from the gridiron. Greg made his name behind the mic. He was the guy in the booth with Kevin Burkhardt, breaking down plays like he was still in the huddle. Fans loved his insight, his delivery, his ability to explain the game without sounding robotic. Then Brady showed up, and just like that, FOX bumped him to No. 2 team.

Now, is Olsen bitter? Not exactly. But let’s not pretend he’s thrilled, either. “I don’t think resentment [towards Tom Brady] is probably accurate, but I also think it’s not too far off if I’m being honest,” Olsen admitted. Fair enough. He’s still tight with Burkhardt and Erin Andrews, still doing his job, but watching someone else take his spot on the biggest stage? That stings.

And it gets worse—FOX just announced their Super Bowl LIX lineup: Brady, Burkhardt, and Andrews in New Orleans for Chiefs vs. Eagles. Olsen? On the outside looking in.

That said, Olsen and Brady aren’t enemies. In fact, they’ve had plenty of conversations since Brady took over. “Tom and I always had a somewhat professional relationship,” Olsen told The Athletic. “But over the last six or seven months, we’ve had a lot more personal conversations.” And Olsen isn’t holding grudges—he’s actually offering help. “I told him, ‘Dude, I’m here to help in whatever way I can… I understand the transition you’re making because it’s the same transition I did’.”

But here’s the difference: Olsen nailed that transition. His first season in the booth? Instant success. Brady’s? Well, let’s just say not everyone’s sold yet. And Olsen knows he has already proven he belongs at the top. So why settle? He’s also predicted his future: “I will call Super Bowl games again!” The only question is where. FOX? Another network? That part’s TBD.