chongli Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Greg Olsen of FOX's A-team called his last game yesterday as FOX's lead analyst. He will be demoted next year to the B-team to be paired by Joe Davis most likely. He will take a 70% pay cut from $10 million to just $3 million (I know: first-world problems). Tom Brady has been groomed to take his place. Under his 10-year contract, he will make $375 million ($37.5 million a year), which is more than his lifetime NFL salary of $333 million. He will join the A-team of Kevin Burkhardt, Erin Andrews, and Tom Rinaldi. https://frontofficesports.com/five-burning-questions-foxs-tom-brady-greg-olsen-dilemma/ The lead analysts opening for a network is rare, once in a generation. From the article: "Troy Aikman of ESPN and Cris Collinsworth of NBC Sports, for example, have served as No. 1 color commentators for 22 straight seasons. Super Bowl LVIII analyst Tony Romo is wrapping his seventh season at CBS Sports. His predecessor, Phil Simms, held the job for 19 years.". The sad part is Olsen, by all accounts, has been outstanding at his job: "Olsen has been a revelation in his three seasons on the air. He’s become a fan favorite on social media—with some calling for Fox to keep him in the top job, Brady or no Brady. In his first season as lead analyst, Olsen called the NFL’s most-watched Super Bowl and regular-season game of all time, winning the Emmy Award for “Outstanding Personality—Emerging On-Air Talent.”" The article said Olsen was taking it all in stride and respects the GOAT. Tom Brady has also been working hard preparing for his new role, asking Troy Aikman, Joe Buck, and New England play-by-play announcer Sott Zolak for help. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-120-guest-co-host-joe-buck-on-al-michaels-tom/id1587364692?i=1000640409178 https://awfulannouncing.com/fox/tom-brady-turns-former-patriots-quarterback-for-broadcasting-advice.html Brady was also potted at a dinner with Erin Andrews in November, preparing for his new gig: https://www.tmz.com/2023/11/14/tom-brady-dinner-erin-andrews-beverly-hills-restaurant-fox/ 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babulator Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I remember he signed that mega deal and they were just waiting for him to say he's ready. Olsen is top notch though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I feel a bit for Greg. I think he has got better each year he has been on the job. He was certainly an upgrade on Troy Aikman. But there was just always something about him that didn't seem to carry the gavitas of a big network #1 color guy. I have no idea how Brady will be. Greg should go to Prime and do the Thursday Night gig. Because my word Kirb is unlistenable. 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I also thought Olson has been good this year. I actually don't hate the idea of hearing Brady in the booth. He obviously has incredible knowledge and it'll be interesting to hear his perspective. I just hope a drunk Bills fan manages to throw a d*ldo at the booth when he's calling one of our games 1 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky7337 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 So this is a super conceiled lets sign greg olson thread? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 🖕 you Tom Brady 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Watch out Tom! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Tom Brady sucks. Dick. 1 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Tom was going to get his shot nothing was going to stop that, Greg doing well should hopefully help him down the road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 29 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I feel a bit for Greg. I think he has got better each year he has been on the job. He was certainly an upgrade on Troy Aikman. But there was just always something about him that didn't seem to carry the gavitas of a big network #1 color guy. Yeah, Greg always seemed like a nice, but goofball kid who didn't quite fit in the network's lead role. 29 minutes ago, RobbRiddick said: I also thought Olson has been good this year. I actually don't hate the idea of hearing Brady in the booth. He obviously has incredible knowledge and it'll be interesting to hear his perspective. I just hope a drunk Bills fan manages to throw a d*ldo at the booth when he's calling one of our games You know Buffalo fans are going to jump all over him the minute he says something bad about the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Maybe...as per Brady he was thiiiiiis close to playing last season and had already started making plans to do so. Are we sure he wouldn't try to play another season as it looks like Mahomes may break many of his records? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I guess that will keep me from watching fox football coverage in the future, not that I watched it in the past…, 😁👍 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) Tom Brady is TERRIBLE on his radio show with Jim Grey and L Fitzgerald. Unless he states something controversial he is boring. Just because you were a great QB doesn't mean you will be a great football analyst, eg Jim Kelly. This is a major setback. Edited January 29 by RoyBatty is alive 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 (edited) 14 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said: Tom Brady is TERRIBLE on his radio show with Jim Grey and L Fitzgerald. Unless he states something controversial he is boring. Just because you were a great QB doesn't mean you will be a great football analyst, eg Jim Kelly. This is a major setback. When I had SiriusXM, every time he came on, I turned the channel. I just couldn't stand him. Very smarmy. Edited January 29 by chongli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 The Fox A team is much better than the CBS A team and they would also win in a fight 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 So stupid. Maybe they should find out if he is any good at it first. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwnyer Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 OMG could he just go away. Olsen is good . Another reason to mute broadcasts 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 5 minutes ago, Mikie2times said: The Fox A team is much better than the CBS A team and they would also win in a fight No way Burkhardt is better than Nantz. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Just now, Freddie's Dead said: No way Burkhardt is better than Nantz. I don't think he is better, he is different and I like his different. To me the CBS team wants to turn everything into some magical feel good story. I just don't like that style any more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, babulator said: I remember he signed that mega deal and they were just waiting for him to say he's ready. Olsen is top notch though. Olsen reminds me so much of Steve Stiffler every time I hear him. Then his play by play reminds me of Andrew Siciliano it's weird when I see them on camera as am like those aren't the guys I'm listening too. While I didn't like Brady as a player I can only imagine his work ethic is top notch to be an analyst. I'm guessing he'll be similar to early Tony Romo yet not sure if he will be as excited for certain plays/players etc. 1 hour ago, Sharky7337 said: So this is a super conceiled lets sign greg olson thread? He chose Seattle over us. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Why would Brady have to take Andrews out to dinner? Couldn't he send room service and watch her through the peephole? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Could go either way with Brady. If he’s locked in like he was in the NFL then he could be really good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Jones Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Just mind boggling that these companies have so much money to unnecessarily blow. Absolutely no one tunes in to an NFL game solely because of who is calling the game. People tune in because: it's their team, they're friends & family of a player/coach, it's a good matchup between good teams, or it's the playoffs/SB. I just don't understand. Anybody have an explanation? Will people who would otherwise not watch a crappy game between two crappy teams tune in just because Brady is calling it? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Let’s get someone to roll up on Romo and replace his sorry ass with Olsen. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBoots8 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Ugh, we are gonna hear about “Tom Brady’s record vs the Bills” a few times next season, aren’t we? We just got rid of the dude, now Kermit takes his place on the field and Brady is gonna narrate our games. Fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I like Olsen. But I’m looking forward to seeing/hearing what Brady has to offer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Bob Jones said: Just mind boggling that these companies have so much money to unnecessarily blow. Absolutely no one tunes in to an NFL game solely because of who is calling the game. People tune in because: it's their team, they're friends & family of a player/coach, it's a good matchup between good teams, or it's the playoffs/SB. I just don't understand. Anybody have an explanation? Will people who would otherwise not watch a crappy game between two crappy teams tune in just because Brady is calling it? Well, the thing is, Brady will not be assigned to a crappy game. He will almost be on the top game of the week. And from the article: "With the NFL dominating entertainment, networks are now partly defined by their football coverage. No. 1 NFL analysts command the mega-salaries that used to flow to network news anchors like Tom Brokaw and Dan Rather.". The NFL is an experience, and the networks want to put their best product out with the best game. And Greg Olsen's salary next year will go down to just $3 million for the B-team, hardly top dollar in the grand scheme of things. Also, the name recognition helps generate brand value. Exhibit A: Taylor Swift: Edited January 29 by chongli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Whenever I've heard Brady speak post-retirement he's come off as trying too hard to be cool and funny. He's neither, really. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Jones Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 26 minutes ago, stinky finger said: Let’s get someone to roll up on Romo and replace his sorry ass with Olsen. I want you to watch….that not happen. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 34 minutes ago, Bob Jones said: Just mind boggling that these companies have so much money to unnecessarily blow. Absolutely no one tunes in to an NFL game solely because of who is calling the game. People tune in because: it's their team, they're friends & family of a player/coach, it's a good matchup between good teams, or it's the playoffs/SB. I just don't understand. Anybody have an explanation? Will people who would otherwise not watch a crappy game between two crappy teams tune in just because Brady is calling it? Quality of the viewing experience will impact a person's opinion of the network that bleeds into them watching other shows on that network. It will also keep some fans tuned in if the game is a blowout if they're able to keep the viewer engaged. That's the only explanation I've heard and I'm not even sure if that's accurate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) I really have a hard time thinking Brady feels the need for more money. There can't be a lot of things that he would want that he can't buy already short of a super yacht ore a country. I'm guessing he just enjoys football enough that he wants to stay close to it. Being a high priced network color commentator carries an advantage over a coaching position in that you avoid the grind and the stress. Edited January 30 by BigAl2526 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I generally like Olsen, however he often keeps talking long after he should stop. A pet peeve of mine with him and Romo is that they too often keep babbling after a play has begun. They need to learn to take a note from Aikman (less if often more). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCAS Baritone Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 hours ago, chongli said: Greg Olsen of FOX's A-team called his last game yesterday as FOX's lead analyst. He will be demoted next year to the B-team to be paired by Joe Davis most likely. He will take a 70% pay cut from $10 million to just $3 million (I know: first-world problems). Tom Brady has been groomed to take his place. Under his 10-year contract, he will make $375 million ($37.5 million a year), which is more than his lifetime NFL salary of $333 million. He will join the A-team of Kevin Burkhardt, Erin Andrews, and Tom Rinaldi. https://frontofficesports.com/five-burning-questions-foxs-tom-brady-greg-olsen-dilemma/ The lead analysts opening for a network is rare, once in a generation. From the article: "Troy Aikman of ESPN and Cris Collinsworth of NBC Sports, for example, have served as No. 1 color commentators for 22 straight seasons. Super Bowl LVIII analyst Tony Romo is wrapping his seventh season at CBS Sports. His predecessor, Phil Simms, held the job for 19 years.". The sad part is Olsen, by all accounts, has been outstanding at his job: "Olsen has been a revelation in his three seasons on the air. He’s become a fan favorite on social media—with some calling for Fox to keep him in the top job, Brady or no Brady. In his first season as lead analyst, Olsen called the NFL’s most-watched Super Bowl and regular-season game of all time, winning the Emmy Award for “Outstanding Personality—Emerging On-Air Talent.”" The article said Olsen was taking it all in stride and respects the GOAT. Tom Brady has also been working hard preparing for his new role, asking Troy Aikman, Joe Buck, and New England play-by-play announcer Sott Zolak for help. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-120-guest-co-host-joe-buck-on-al-michaels-tom/id1587364692?i=1000640409178 https://awfulannouncing.com/fox/tom-brady-turns-former-patriots-quarterback-for-broadcasting-advice.html Brady was also potted at a dinner with Erin Andrews in November, preparing for his new gig: https://www.tmz.com/2023/11/14/tom-brady-dinner-erin-andrews-beverly-hills-restaurant-fox/ I am so grateful that most AFC games are on CBS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 At least they didn’t give the job to Gronk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Brady is only slightly more charismatic than Belichick, not exactly somebody made for this job. Plus, I'd have to guess roughly 50% America dislikes him too. There is little chance he excels at this. I can't comprehend how he'd get $375M to call games for 10 years without ever having done it before. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 You guys think this is bad, though, just wait until Kermit gets that gig. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ControllerOfPlanetX Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Well, I at least have two options: 1 - Mute 2 - Volume = 0 (because fans tune into the games for the announcers…) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsatlastin2018 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 3 hours ago, chongli said: Brady was also potted at a dinner with Erin Andrews in November Hmmmm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I don't get why they don't put Brady on a lower team and allow him to grow into the role, rather than throw him into the A Team straight away. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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