Remember week 1—Cowboys 33, Browns 17? Seems random, right? Stay with me. That patience we are asking for right now… It’s the same patience some fans didn’t show when Tom Brady debuted as FOX’s shiny new color analyst. Social media? Oh, they roasted TB12. But fast forward to the Eagles‘ NFC Championship win, and guess what? Brady’s still cooking up reactions—though not always the ones he or his partner-in-crime (behind the mics) Kevin Burkhardt might have hoped for.
Let’s set the scene: Eagles vs. Commanders. Philly’s crushing it, but on the broadcast, Brady and play-by-play partner Kevin Burkhardt are, let’s say, ruffling a few feathers in Eagles Nation. Then came Brady’s mic-drop moment. Cameras pan to Nick Foles, and Brady confesses, “Nick, I don’t hate you. I’m just jealous of you.” Jealousy? Of a guy he didn’t even handshake after that Super Bowl? Now that’s peak TV.
Tom Brady – “Nick (Foles) I don’t hate you! I’m jealous of you! I get it. You caught it. I didn’t!”
— Sidelines – Eagles
(@SSN_Eagles) January 26, 2025
If you’re wondering why Brady’s still salty about Foles, let’s rewind to Super Bowl LII. Foles, a backup-turned-hero, pulled off the unthinkable… He STOPPED Brady in one of the most epic championship games ever. Brady threw for 505 yards—in a loss. Yeah, read that again. What a bummer! And to top it off, Foles snatched Philly’s first Lombardi, leaving Brady’s dream of a second back-to-back ring shattered. Talk about the Philly Special.
But here’s the twist. Brady, the 7-time champ, admits he’s human (kind of). That “jealous” comment? It’s like hearing your straight-A classmate admit they’re bitter you got one solo in the school musical. Yeah, Brady’s got seven rings, but Foles robbed him of the ultimate flex: a three-peat.
Philly fans, though? Oh, they don’t let things slide. Whether it’s a subtle jab or full-on shade, they’ll call you out. So, while Brady was joking, you know there were Eagles‘ fans typing furiously, defending their city’s golden boy. It’s just how it goes. So, from that point on, whatever was going to come outta Brady’s mouth, or even Kevin’s, you know, the damage was already done!
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt get cooked online
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt calling the NFC Championship game was meant to be big. I mean, Brady’s $375 million FOX deal screams “all eyes on me,” right? Instead, fans had thoughts—and they didn’t hold back. From complaints about commentary to Brady’s ironic take on officiating, social media turned into a roast session.
One fan came in hot, “Brady is a terrible announcer.” Ouch. Sure, it’s early days for him in the booth, but the sentiment isn’t entirely out of left field. Transitioning from GOAT QB to color analyst isn’t as easy as a well-executed screen pass. There’s a learning curve, and fans? Well, they’re impatient when you’re making nearly $37 million/year to “figure it out.”
Another fan wasn’t shy about dragging FOX’s choices: “America could’ve had Adam Amin and Greg Olsen, but we got Burkhardt and Brady.” Tough crowd. FOX clearly bet on Brady’s name bringing in viewers, but fans are arguing that familiarity doesn’t always mean chemistry. Calling games is a team effort, and not everyone’s convinced this duo is Super Bowl material.
