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Tom Brady, dressed in a dark gray suit and black tie, smiling and extending his hand while walking on the field before Super Bowl LVIII.© Getty Images

Tom Brady’s Super Bowl debut: From quarterback to commentator

The NFL legend debuts as a Super Bowl commentator for Fox Sports, calling it tougher than winning one, and shares his preparation and transition from player to broadcaster.


FEBRUARY 9, 2025 6:37 PM EST

Tom Brady is no stranger to high-stakes moments, but this past week may rank among his most eventful yet. Just days after his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, welcomed a new child, the NFL icon stepped into a brand-new arena—this time, behind the microphone. It's paradoxical to hear someone like Tom Brady claim that commentating on a Super Bowl is more challenging than winning one. Yet, he shared these sentiments in the hours leading up to the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Retired football player and Fox analyst Tom Brady walks the sidelines before the start of Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 9, 2025. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)          © TIMOTHY A. CLARY
Retired football player and Fox analyst Tom Brady walks the sidelines before the start of Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 9, 2025. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

"I've spent a lot of time studying film and reading information packets to be as prepared as possible," said the new Fox Sports commentator, who signed a 10-year, $375 million contract—more than he earned during his 23 seasons on the field (approximately $250 million).

"As a player, you prepare for one side of the field; as a commentator, you have to prepare for both offenses and defenses. I can't even cover everything I've prepared," Brady added, as reported by EFE.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: (R-L) Former Philadelphia Eagles player DeSean Jackson poses with FOX broadcasters Erin Andrews, Kevin Burkhardt, and Tom Brady prior to a Wild Card Playoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Packers 22-10. (Kara Durrette/Getty Images)© Kara Durrette
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: (R-L) Former Philadelphia Eagles player DeSean Jackson poses with FOX broadcasters Erin Andrews, Kevin Burkhardt, and Tom Brady prior to a Wild Card Playoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Packers 22-10. (Kara Durrette/Getty Images)

Widely recognized as the greatest quarterback of all time, Brady made his broadcasting debut this year at the age of 47, having previously won the Vince Lombardi Trophy seven times.

"I look back at my career and feel like I had nothing left in the tank, even though I'd still love to throw the ball. It's something I love to do. Football was my first love; I love competing at the highest level and enjoyed all the elements that come with this sport. Now I'm on the other side, and I enjoy it," he further commented.

Brady played in 10 Super Bowls, winning six with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before announcing his retirement in 2023.

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