Tom Brady should be a studio analyst for NFL games on Fox Sports – rather than an in-game announcer – claims Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas… who also wades in on Travis Kelce’s romance with Taylor Swift
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Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas believes Tom Brady should be in the studio as he begins his new life as an NFL analyst, instead of commentating on games.
The legendary quarterback, 46, retired earlier this year after 23 seasons in the NFL. In the fall of 2024, he will start a new chapter in the broadcast booth at Fox Sports.
Brady has previously said he will use the coming year to spend time with his family, as well as prepare for working in front of the camera.
And Costas, who spent decades behind the microphone, suggested Brady should study former Yankees star Derek Jeter. He also believes the 46-year-old would be better suited to studio life.
“They haven't asked me and I don't expect them to, but if I were to run it I would use it in the studio instead of in games,” Costas said. the mail.
Tom Brady will start a new chaper in the broadcast booth at Fox Sports in 2024
Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas says Brady should be in the studio instead of at games
'The glamor factor, the factor in front of the camera, and it's also less stressful for him. The level of preparation to work on a game and what it takes to master it just makes it an easier fit for the studio.”
When asked what advice he would give Brady, the broadcast added, “I would say look at Derek Jeter this past postseason.”
“Here is a man who was known for being cautious about everything, but who in his own way was willing to come out and be more critical than we've ever seen him.
“Because if you're not willing to be critical, that is, not to be harsh or take potshots, but if you're not willing to be candid, then you're not serving the viewers.”
Costas also suggested that the legendary quarterback study the work of Derek Jeter (R).
Costas also gave his thoughts on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's romance, which has dominated the NFL this season.
Many fans have criticized the networks for the amount of attention the singer paid to broadcasts. Costas said: “It's not a big priority for me, but if people enjoy it, so much the better.
“It doesn't bother me if they take a picture of her after he catches a pass or scores a touchdown, what then?
'I don't understand the extremes. I don't understand the people who are obsessed with it, and I don't understand the people who are really annoyed by it.”