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Tom Brady might be retired from playing football, but he's still the king of commanding attention. The seven-time Super Bowl champ showed up at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday for the NFC Wild Card matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers-and he wasn't just there to watch. As part of FOX's broadcast team, Brady made his first postseason appearance as an analyst, but it was his outfit that had people buzzing.
Decked out in a black leather jacket with a fur collar, Brady made sure all eyes were on him. The look screamed confidence-something Brady has never lacked. For a guy who spent 23 years on the gridiron, it seems he's transitioned to his new role with the same level of swagger.
But let's talk about the elephant in the room: Brady's future with FOX. He signed a jaw-dropping 10-year, $375 million contract to be the network's top NFL analyst, but not everyone's convinced he'll see it through. Rumors are swirling about his growing involvement with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he's a minority owner. Could Brady trade the broadcast booth for a front-office gig?
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Richard Deitsch of The Athletic thinks so, boldly predicting that Brady could fully commit to the Raiders and his production company by next season. Former Miami Marlins executive David Samson agrees, claiming Brady's dual roles are unsustainable. "You can't be this involved with an NFL team and also be the No. 1 analyst,"Samson said recently. "Something's got to give."
Will Brady commit to his new broadcast role or will he go full-on with the Raiders?
Still, Sunday's appearance was a reminder of why FOX pursued Brady in the first place. His charisma, NFL knowledge, and ability to stay relevant-even in retirement-make him a perfect fit for the booth. And let's be real: no matter where he ends up, Brady will always find a way to stay in the spotlight.
For now, Brady seems to be embracing his new chapter. He's set to be part of FOX's Super Bowl broadcast next month in New Orleans, giving fans another chance to see him shine. Whether he sticks with FOX long-term or dives deeper into the Raiders' operations, one thing is certain: Tom Brady knows how to keep people talking.
So, while the Eagles and Packers battled it out on the field, Brady managed to steal a bit of their thunder from the sidelines. From his eye-catching outfit to the endless speculation about his career, the GOAT is proving that retirement doesn't mean fading away-it just means finding new ways to own the moment.