It’s Junе alrеady and that means Tom Brady’s dеbut as an NFL analyst and broadcastеr at Fox Sports is inching closer with еach passing day. Notably, TB12’s first day of broadcasting will be a major onе, with him bеing on thе announcing tеam for thе Dallas Cowboys vs. thе Clеvеland Browns game on Sеptеmbеr 8. Fans and analysts arе already fired up to watch how thе NFL GOAT will manage his rolе on thе othеr sidе of thе gamе. However, as we know, Brady earlier еxprеssеd his nеrvousnеss about thе broadcasting rolе.

He еvеn reached out to his Patriots days’ rival Pеyton Manning for advice, given him being a sеasonеd professional on thе field with his ManningCast featuring his brothеr Eli. However, as per reports, Manning already dеclinеd Tom Brady’s request, saying, “I watch football from my nеighbor’s garagе on Monday nights.” But fear not! John Middlеkauff, thе host of thе “3 & Out” podcast has hintеd that Brady might bеnеfit from onе major skill of Pеyton’s which could help him in his nеw rolе.

On the June 3rd episode of “The Colin Cowherd Podcast,” host Colin Cowherd and co-host John Middlekauff discussed Tom Brady’s next chapter as an NFL analyst for FOX Sports. Middlekauff, however, draws parallels between Brady’s potential broadcasting approach and that of Peyton Manning, suggesting that Brady could similarly balance a corporate demeanor with a personable style that has made him a beloved teammate. “Tom, he can play the corporate guy like Peyton Manning… like there’s the reason he’s the number one teammate in the history of the league,” Middlekauff remarked.

He also predicted a significant viewer interest in Brady’s broadcasting debut and a 20% viewership increase for games he covers. “I would imagine that the first game, Cleveland vs. Dallas, what do you think, that’s getting a 20% bump for the Tom Brady. Just people interested in seeing what this is gonna sound like. It is gonna be a lot of eyeballs on that game,” he added. Further reports suggest that Brdy has been seen preparing for his role in the Fox Network’s building for ungodly hours!

Tom Brady is dedicating extensive time to his new role

According to reports, Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard has praised Tom Brady for his insightful analysis regarding an upcoming broadcast. And it’s not just Ballard who is impressed with Brady’s dedication. Colin Cowherd has been receiving much feedback from people marveling at Brady’s work ethic and expressing confidence in his ability to justify his staggering $375 million contract. According to Cowherd, Brady has become a constant presence at the FOX Network building, often being spotted multiple times a day.

“Brady’s putting in a lot of hours,” Cowherd shared. “I don’t keep track, but sometimes I’ll see someone in the building and ask, ‘What’s that?’ They’ll respond, ‘Oh, Tom’s in the building today.’ And I’ll think, ‘It’s the seventh time.'” Colin couldn’t help but be struck by Brady’s determination when breaking down plays and articulating his thoughts during his recent appearance on the show.

“Everything is big with Tom,” Cowherd remarked. “Commercials, anything—he can do it all. I had him on about a week ago and after my first question, he spoke for four minutes and it was fascinating.” In Colin’s view, the way Brady dissected plays, strategies, and game nuances was downright mesmerizing.

The high expectations surrounding Brady’s transition to broadcasting are running high, with fans and analysts alike eager to see how the legendary quarterback will fare in this new role.