Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo will be hosting a three-part event from Vice Sports that aims to settle the debate between former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick. The series, which is titled Brady vs. Belichick: The Verdict, will air its first episode on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 10 p.m. EST and premiere its remaining two episodes on the following two Tuesday nights. The verdict will ultimately be revealed as part of the series finale on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
“This is the type of authentic, compelling sports programming that only VICE can deliver,” Pete Gaffney, president of VICE TV, said in a statement. “Our lineup of NFL stars and some of the biggest names in sports journalism will answer the debate that has been raging between fans and media for over a decade.”
The series will present arguments from both sides of the debate and feature various former colleagues of Brady and Belichick on the Patriots. Taking part in the event includes former players and current football analysts Rob Gronkowski, Matt Cassel, Devin McCourty, Rodney Harrison and Carl Banks. Experienced media personalities will also present their opinions on the show, including Peter King, Bob Costas, Dan Shaughnessy, Mike Greenberg and Michelle Beadle. The participants will take a side and argue their case separately before converging in the final episode, leading up to Russo revealing the verdict.
“The ultimate coach and quarterback tandem in NFL history?,” Russo said in a statement. “Halas and Luckman? Lombardi and Starr? Walsh and Montana? No doubt it’s Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. Two GOATs. But who was more integral to the New England Patriots’ two decades of unparalleled success? That’s the great unanswered question we argue, debate, and resolve on Brady vs. Belichick: The Verdict!”
Russo signed a new three-year agreement with SiriusXM to continue hosting on the Mad Dog Sports Radio channel, and he also continues to make weekly appearances on the ESPN morning show First Take. This past November, Russo hosted the final edition of High Heat on MLB Network alongside Alanna Rizzo.
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