Tom Brady, the NFL legend whose career spans over two decades and includes seven Super Bowl titles, officially retired from professional football after the 2022-23 season. Since hanging up his cleats, Brady has transitioned to focusing on his business ventures, including his partial ownership of various sports teams.
More notably, he’s embarking on a new journey—a 10-year, $375 million deal to join FOX as a sports analyst, marking one of the biggest transitions in sports broadcasting history.
Joe Buck Weighs in on Tom Brady’s Potential Return
Despite Brady’s firm step into broadcasting, Joe Buck, a veteran sportscaster who has called three of Brady’s Super Bowl appearances, shared some intriguing thoughts during a Questions for Cancer Research interview with Chris O’Gorman.
Buck expressed his openness to the possibility of Brady’s return to the field, saying, “I would never bet against him… I don’t know him very well at all, but I think that would be a stretch. But if there is anybody who could do it, I would say it’s him.”
Buck continued, highlighting Brady’s unparalleled football intellect and experience: “Would I be floored if it happened or if he came back and somehow guided a team into a postseason? No. I think he knows with his savvy, mind, and experience, he could get through a game – maybe if he was 60.”
Tom Brady on His Decision to Join FOX
During an upfront presentation, speaking to former rival Michael Strahan, Brady elucidated why he chose to join FOX’s team. His decision was driven by the alignment he felt with the network’s team dynamics, reminiscent of his playing days.
“There are a lot of opportunities that have presented, but walking out of my first meeting with Fox, they reminded me so much of the amazing teammates that I had over a long period,” Brady shared. He emphasized his enthusiasm for remaining connected to the sport he loves and participating in the NFL’s grandest broadcasts weekly.
As he prepares for his first assignment—a highly anticipated match between the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns on September 8—Brady and his partner Kevin Burkhardt are set to be key figures in FOX’s NFL coverage. However, specifics on which games they will cover remain under wraps.
The Speculation Continues
As Joe Buck suggests, Tom Brady’s potential return to the NFL, even hypothetically, continues to stir speculation and excitement among fans and commentators alike. Whether Brady stays retired or pulls off an unprecedented return, his impact on the NFL and now on sports broadcasting remains profound.
With Brady’s new chapter as a FOX analyst about to unfold and the NFL season approaching, fans are keen to see how this football icon will transition from making plays on the field to analyzing them from the booth.
