How Tom Brady plans to use NFL ‘slur’ backlash as fuel as Josh Allen’s reaction is revealed

Tom Brady never intended to cause harm with his use of offensive comments during live NFL coverage, an insider has revealed.

The NFL legend found himself embroiled in controversy on Monday after a clip surfaced of him using a “sickening” slur during Fox’s coverage of the Buffalo Bills’ win over the Seattle Seahawks, leaving fans furious.

The 47-year-old, who is in the first season of his 10-year, $375 million deal with Fox Sports, came under fire for using the word “spaz” to describe Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

Brady’s use of the derogatory term sparked backlash from NFL fans on social media, with many expressing bafflement and disbelief at the former quarterback’s use of the slur.

However, the football icon, who suffered a second blow on Monday when ex-wife Gisele Bundchen announced her pregnancy, was unaware the language was offensive, a source told DailyMail.com.

The 47-year-old was heard using the word “spaz” to describe quarterback Josh Allen (center).

“Tom had no intention of angering anyone about his comments about Josh Allen, which people are criticizing him for online,” the insider said.

“The microscope that Tom gets over everything he does is something he is aware of, but he did not find those comments offensive in any way.”

The insider further revealed that Brady, who is still working on his transition into the broadcast booth, plans to use his on-air fumbling as a learning exercise.

“He will take it in stride and be better next time,” they added. “He won’t respond to anything that is put in front of him or that people think is bad. He will only use it as fuel to get better and won’t make the same mistake twice.”

DailyMail.com has contacted Fox Sports for comment but has not yet received a response.

“Spaz” is a slang term that is an abbreviation of the word “sp*stic,” an offensive term often used against someone who is clumsy or clumsy. It is considered an offensive slur.

Brady used the term when discussing Allen’s improvement under center during his NFL career as the quarterback led the Bills to a dominant 31-10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.

‘Sometimes he played like a rocket, like a high school student on a sugar high, but now he has the chaos under control. He’s like a storm coming into town and you don’t want that storm coming into this town,” Brady said while discussing the signal caller’s NFL journey toward the end of the first quarter.

The seven-time Super Bowl winner detailed Allen’s NFL journey live on Fox Sunday

The source told DailyMail.com that Allen, who is dating actress Hailee Steinfeld, was aware of the comment but was not offended.

“Josh knows the comment and is not bothered by it at all,” they said. ‘He is good with Tom and they are not negative towards each other. Josh would now shake hands with Tom if they were in the same room. It’s all good.’

Although Allen seemingly wasn’t upset about Brady’s mistake, many NFL fans online remained uproar.

Many fans apparently couldn’t believe Brady said the term live on TV as they took to social media to wonder if their ears had deceived them.

“Did you hear Tom Brady call Josh Allen a ‘spaz’ in the first half of Bill’s game today? Very insulting to physically challenged people and their loved ones,” a shocked social media user posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“I think he said Josh Allen ‘just shouldn’t play like a spaz,’ which somehow seems even worse to me. Sickening that that word is even in his vocabulary,” another commented.

“Thankful for the mute button,” a third said in response to a video of the controversial moment.

Another chimed in and expressed his disgust, writing, “Brady actually just said a player was playing “like a spaz” Ew.”

Brady has been on a steep learning curve during his transition from the playing field to the booth

“The ONLY thing worse about watching your team suck the entire game is having to listen to the cold, boring, three day old dishwater @tombrady announce the game. #ShutUpDude,” another began, also addressing Brady touting skills. ‘ps: The comment ‘spaz’ was not necessary.’

Brady has been on a steep learning curve during his transition from the playing field to the booth, with his blockbuster debut falling through.

The Cleveland Browns’ home season opener against the Dallas Cowboys marked the start of his 10-year, $375 million deal as Fox Sports’ lead NFL analyst.

However, it seemed like his skills on the football field didn’t translate to the score, as many fans quickly rushed into Brady’s debut on the mic.

Within 20 minutes of the NFL legend announcing the curtain call, social media users on X, formerly known as Twitter, had already branded him “hideous.”