Tom Brady's ex-teammate unimpressed with $375,000,000 Fox analyst's abilities as broadcaster

Former Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork offered a candid assessment of Tom Brady's broadcasting career, expressing concerns about the NFL legend's transition from quarterback to commentator.

Wilfork, a two-time Super Bowl champion who played alongside Brady in New England, shared his thoughts on WFAN's "Boomer and Gio" show on Tuesday. Host Gregg Giannotti's question about Brady's broadcasting abilities prompted a long stare from Wilfork before his response.

“I mean, he’s very knowledgeable of the game,” Wilfork said. “Like that’s what it is. But I would rather him be my quarterback than on TV doing what he’s doing now. I love him for my quarterback.”

The prolonged stare left host Giannotti remarking,

"I've never been stared at before like that in my life."

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Tom Brady serves in the first year of a record-breaking 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox.

Legal hurdles could cut Tom Brady's broadcasting career short

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The situation grows more complex with Tom Brady's dual role as a Raiders minority owner. Vince Wilfork addressed these complications, saying:

"I heard there is a lot going on legally with what he can and cannot do."

This sentiment was echoed by Gregg Giannotti, who suggested Brady might exit broadcasting after covering the Super Bowl.

Fox faces mounting pressure to address Brady's conflict of interest, particularly during games involving potential Raiders coaching candidates. His involvement in interviewing Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn has raised questions about his ability to provide unbiased commentary.

Former teammate Rob Gronkowski defended Brady at "The Tradition" awards event in Boston in November.

“The guy has made tremendous improvement from week one to whatever week it is now," Gronkowski. “And that’s Tom for you. I mean, whatever the guy is going to do, he’s going to succeed. … That’s how he was on the football field."

Brady's broadcasting restrictions highlight the NFL's concerns about his dual roles. He cannot attend team practices, participate in production meetings or enter team facilities before the games he covers. These limitations stem from his expanding influence with the Raiders, which the Las Vegas Review-Journal describes as "Tom's show now."

The convergence of Brady's broadcasting duties and Raiders ownership poses unprecedented challenges. Media experts argue Fox must disclose Brady's potential conflicts to viewers, especially during games featuring coaching candidates he might pursue.