“If I Could Just Die on the Show”: Intimidated Terry Bradshaw ‘Thinks About Ratings’ Amid Tom Brady’s Broadcasting Debut

Terry Bradshaw has garnered quite the reputation for saying as he sees it. But sometimes his honest, though well-intended, remarks rub the NFL world the wrong way. Tom Brady’s recent retirement announcement paved way for his second career in broadcasting. And Bradshaw has something to say about it.

However, after reports claim that his debut in the booth has been bookmarked to 2024, many in the NFL world have a myriad of thoughts. Bradshaw for one, made his thoughts on TB12’s presence in the booth pretty clear.

Terry Bradshaw ominously talks about his death in jest

After overcoming a slew of health concerns, Terry Bradshaw continues to power through the odds. While speaking to reporters ahead of the Super Bowl, the former Steelers QB made some startling statements with regard to Fox’s ratings. He said, “I told Fox if I could just die on the show — think about the ratings, right? I mean, are we not about ratings? That’d be huge. Not only that, it’d be a huge carry-over.” Though he may have made the statements in jest, at 74 years old, Bradshaw’s words are quite ominous.

After an illustrious career, it’s rather sad to see legends worrying over ratings. But it’s inevitable since that’s exactly what writes their paychecks. Bradshaw also alluded to Brady’s incoming presence in the broadcasting world.

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If there’s anyone who knows about the transition from the field to the booth, it’s Bradshaw. But does TB12’s contract with Fox jeopardize other analysts’ positions? Bradshaw said, “I love what I’m doing but we all get old and we’re going to get kicked out. I’m not looking over my shoulder, but Brady is coming in.” Bradshaw also had other words of advice for TB12. He believes that the transition won’t be easy because of the limelight around the QB. And he may be right.

Bradshaw won’t be the only one paying close attention to Brady

For the last 23 years, Tom Brady has been the center of attention within the NFL world. He has faced the odds and came out on top. But becoming the face of the game has its own consequences. After the personal struggles, which Brady has faced in the few months, this year is a much-required break.

Bradshaw’s statements of a rough transition may echo true. The spotlight has always been on Brady. While his fans offer support, those who’re not too fond of the QB continue to watch his every move. As an analyst, TB12 shoulders the responsibility of being the voice behind key moments of the game. Put on blast for the entire world, his thoughts are no longer privy to only himself.

If Brady fails to live up to the hype the NFL has created around his return, only chaos will follow. Being unprepared has already cost some key figures their reputation. But, since the QB strives to be the best in everything he does, perhaps it’s too soon to worry about the trajectory of his second career.

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