Admin September 15, 2024
Greg Olsen shares his advice for Tom Brady ahead of his NFL announcing debut
Greg Olsen reveals the advice he gave Tom Brady before Brady steps into the broadcast booth this fall. Olsen was a moderator at the Aspen Institute’s Project Play Summit in Baltimore, Maryland.
Tom Brady is scheduled to call his second NFL game during Week 2 this Sunday.
Brady and Kevin Burkhardt were in the booth together for the Cowboys‘ Week 1 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Brady’s broadcasting debut drew mixed reactions, but his prowess as an NFL announcer remains to be seen.
His presence in the booth overshadowed the Cowboys’ impressive 33-17 win on the road.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion will take some time to get acquainted with holding the microphone on Sundays. This next step in his career will culminate when he calls Super Bowl 59 in February. With this being his second consecutive week covering the Cowboys, Brady will have an opportunity to provide expert insights and improve his announcing skills.
Here’s what to know about Brady’s second opportunity calling a game this weekend:
What game is Tom Brady broadcasting?
- Game: Cowboys vs. Saints
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
Tom Brady will be on the call for the Fox broadcast this Sunday at AT&T Stadium, where the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints will play. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
Tom Brady will be alongside his broadcast partner, Kevin Burkhardt, while Tom Rinaldi and Erin Andrews will report from the sidelines.
Brady has been vocal in retirement about the current state of the NFL rules and coaches. He critically spoke on his “Let’s Go” podcast last season, saying, “I think there’s a lot of mediocrity in today’s NFL.” What Brady says during a broadcast can carry a lot of weight, and his knack for not being afraid to criticize what’s happening on the field can make an impact.
Tom Brady’s broadcasting salary
The future Hall of Fame quarterback reportedly signed a historic 10-year, $375 million contract with FOX Sports.
The network’s contract with Brady could already be paying off. The reported viewership for FOX Sports’s Cowboys-Browns Week 1 matchup was 23.8 million, making it the network’s most-watched Week 1 game since 2020.
We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.