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Tom Brady knows how harsh criticism and media drama can be, as well as the gratification of a good comment. Now that his job is on the other side of the field, he seems to have certain reservations.
The former New England Patriots player is now in his second year as a Fox commentator. Despite this, in an interview with Complex Sports, he made it clear that he does not plan to harshly criticize Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes or any other NFL player. "How can I harshly criticize someone as incredible as Mahomes?" Brady said. "I've been in his shoes," he added.
In response, former NFL stars Chad Johnson and Shannon Sharpe had no qualms about stating that Brady's decision to be cautious has nothing to do with personal bias.
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Johnson, for his part, knows that players of Pat's caliber have more than enough awareness. And it is precisely this that significantly reduces the chances of Brady feeling the need to make a comment against him:
He's not going to have to say much often, because players like Patrick Mahomes, your Tom Brady's, Peyton Manning's, they are much more consistent as opposed to being bad.
Sharpe, who knows from personal experience the difficulties and challenges of the profession and the need for an impartial voice in the field, said Brady should put excuses aside and report what he sees, the obvious.
If Patrick Mahomes makes a bad throw, say 'Patrick Mahomes made a bad throw.' That's all... If a guy doesn't play well, it's your obligation [to say so.] ...I don't think that's asking much.
However, the former tight end knows firsthand what it's like to deal with the press and the incessant misrepresentations that gave him more than one headache. That's why he understands Brady's caution in choosing his words.
I had to be careful, because every time they asked me, 'Do you think such and such should be in the Hall of Fame?' Well, I ain't got a vote. 'Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe doesn't think such and such should be in the Hall of Fame.'
Brady's television career began in 2024. Alongside his booth partner and the network's lead commentator, Kevin Burkhardt, Tomcalls games for Fox Sports. And he's in it for the long haul, having signed a 10-year, $375 million contract.
Despite expectations, Brady has decided to focus on highlighting the precision and talent needed in the league, especially at the QB position. In this attempt to change the media's perspective, the seven-time champion will try to break the pattern they repeated with him and focus on the positive.