Tom Brady Has Officially Announced His Retirement

[Donoghus]

Geez why Fox do this but it’s their money..but to me I don’t care who broadcast a game, I watch NFL anyhow

I think him & Peyton Manning are the only two that could command this and actually get it.    I don't know how he'll do as an analyst (although I was impressed with him during the Manningcast this past season) but, from a pure name standpoint, he's a much bigger get than an Aikman, Collingsworth or Romo.

[libermaniac]

Geez why Fox do this but it’s their money..but to me I don’t care who broadcast a game, I watch NFL anyhow

That’s a really good point. It would be surprising to me if there are many viewers who are swayed by how good the broadcast team is. I would think the majority of viewers are football fans that will watch regardless. They would certainly enjoy a broadcast more if the announcers are interesting (and I have my doubts as to whether Brady is. He strikes me as a dud). But I doubt that there are lots of fans who simply wouldn’t watch if the announcers are not good. Seems like they should save some money.

[Vermont Green]

I am not exactly sure why but this feels like a conflict of interest for a player to have a broadcasting contract before they even retire.  It just doesn't feel right somehow.

[gouki88]

Fox Sports’ deal to make Tom Brady its lead NFL game analyst after he retires is for 10 years and $375 million, The Post has learned.

It is the largest contract in sportscasting history, as it more than doubles both CBS’ Tony Romo and ESPN’s Troy Aikman in average annual salary of $18 million per season.

Holy God.

Wow.

He wants to be Michael Jordan rich!

[Neurotic Guy]

Fox Sports’ deal to make Tom Brady its lead NFL game analyst after he retires is for 10 years and $375 million, The Post has learned.

It is the largest contract in sportscasting history, as it more than doubles both CBS’ Tony Romo and ESPN’s Troy Aikman in average annual salary of $18 million per season.

Holy God.

Wow.

He wants to be Michael Jordan rich!

Thank goodness he'll be able to sustain his standard of living after he retires.

[Big333223]

Fox Sports’ deal to make Tom Brady its lead NFL game analyst after he retires is for 10 years and $375 million, The Post has learned.

It is the largest contract in sportscasting history, as it more than doubles both CBS’ Tony Romo and ESPN’s Troy Aikman in average annual salary of $18 million per season.

Holy God.

Wow.

I wonder if he'll be any good as an analyst lol

I mean, he's a genius football player but that doesn't mean he's going to be good at TV necessarily.

[RPGenerate]

Imagine if Brady ends up being a horrible analyst lol this is a huge gamble.

[Goldstar88]

Imagine if Brady ends up being a horrible analyst lol this is a huge gamble.

I think Peyton Manning would be better at it. Have no idea how a major network has not offered him a similar contract.

[sgrogan]

According to Spotrac Brady is scheduled to have made $332,962,392 thru the end of next year (nfl contracts, 23 yrs)
+$375,000,000 for 10 yrs
+ endorsements over those 33 yrs

Retire at 55 with $1B career earnings.

Can't even draw down his 401k for another 4 years.

[Neurotic Guy]

Imagine if Brady ends up being a horrible analyst lol this is a huge gamble.

He could very well be bad at it.  Obviously he knows the game, but good analysts bring some personality and some humor to the table.  Also being a little controversial without being too contrived about it is a good thing -- as in, be willing to be critical of players, coaches, etc.  I think Brady's pretty dull and I haven't seen much evidence of a great sense of humor.  Doesn't seem natural in commercials.  I think he could be a pretty dull color guy.   He'll get interest -- like Babe Ruth doing commentary would have.  But if he isn't good at it he's not going to be worth the money. 

[liam]

Imagine if Brady ends up being a horrible analyst lol this is a huge gamble.

He could very well be bad at it.  Obviously he knows the game, but good analysts bring some personality and some humor to the table.  Also being a little controversial without being too contrived about it is a good thing -- as in, be willing to be critical of players, coaches, etc.  I think Brady's pretty dull and I haven't seen much evidence of a great sense of humor.  Doesn't seem natural in commercials.  I think he could be a pretty dull color guy.   He'll get interest -- like Babe Ruth doing commentary would have.  But if he isn't good at it he's not going to be worth the money.

People still watch for the football, not the commentary...

[Neurotic Guy]

Imagine if Brady ends up being a horrible analyst lol this is a huge gamble.

He could very well be bad at it.  Obviously he knows the game, but good analysts bring some personality and some humor to the table.  Also being a little controversial without being too contrived about it is a good thing -- as in, be willing to be critical of players, coaches, etc.  I think Brady's pretty dull and I haven't seen much evidence of a great sense of humor.  Doesn't seem natural in commercials.  I think he could be a pretty dull color guy.   He'll get interest -- like Babe Ruth doing commentary would have.  But if he isn't good at it he's not going to be worth the money.

People still watch for the football, not the commentary...

I suppose that's mostly true, but there has to be some reasoning for paying a guy 350M over 10 years.  I do believe they think he'll attract more viewers that would otherwise tune in.  I'm saying it won't last unless he's got more charisma than I think he has.