Tom Brady has got a conundrum, amigos. Y mientras no lo resuelva, Fox también tiene un gran lío con Tom Brady.
Spotlight on the Solution
Maybe the remedy is staring us all in the face. The league’s stringent restrictions – in place right now – on Brady’s access to any team besides the Raiders seem designed to push him towards making a tough choice: either buy a piece of the Raiders or work as Fox’s top broadcaster for NFL games. But if Brady wants to have his football cake and eat it too, there’s a possible solution that combines the best of both worlds.
The Three-Musketeer Crew
The answer? A three-person crew! Bring in Greg Olsen. Olsen, the two-time Emmy winner who’s a powerhouse in his own right, deserves to be part of the big leagues. Just recently, he expressed to Derek Futterman of BarrettSportsMedia.com that he’s open to the idea of joining the Brady/Kevin Burkhardt booth. Let’s hear it straight from him:
"I think that’s a conversation that if it was something that was even on the table, we would have definitely leaned into and considered,” Olsen said. “I’m not one to just close doors without at least knowing what’s behind them. So yeah, that’s not something I would have been opposed to by any stretch. It just never was worth much consideration just because it was never really a possibility.”
Well, compadre, maybe it is now! If Brady is willing to share the mic—and the spotlight—Olsen can offer analysis based on the access he’ll have, while Brady can provide a unique, access-free perspective. Picture it: Olsen’s deep dives into the intricacies, and Brady’s broad-strokes brilliance.
The Dynamics of the Trio
Now, it takes a lot of selflessness to make a three-person booth click. In a two-person team, every word counts, and a third voice often feels like a third wheel. Yet, the best broadcasting trio of all time – Gifford, Meredith, Cosell – proved that three heads could indeed be better than two.
Imagine Brady, Olsen, and Burkhardt—what a trifecta! If Brady is too set in his ways to pick a lane between owner and broadcaster, he should at least be generous enough to invite Olsen into the fold. With Brady necessarily being less prepared without access, Olsen’s presence would ensure that the audience is still getting the premium analysis they deserve.
A Call to Action for Brady
If Brady really cares about the fans—if he’s got that football corazón—he’ll either choose between the Raiders and Fox or he’ll invite Olsen to join the team. Otherwise, he risks calling games without the wealth of information and insights that other NFL broadcasters take for granted.
But hey, this is Tom Brady we’re talking about. If there’s anyone who can navigate these treacherous waters, it’s the GOAT himself. It’s time for a decision, Tom. Choose wisely.
