Rob Gronkowski is fully behind Tom Brady’s on-air slip during a replay of Washington Commanders Jayden Daniels’ injury. The former tight end says the moment proves Brady is getting comfortable in the FOX Sports booth.
What We Know: Brady cursed during FOX’s Week two Cowboys-Commanders broadcast during a replay of Jayden Daniels’ elbow injury. He quickly apologized, telling viewers he was not expecting to see that. Brady is now in his third season at FOX after joining on a 10-year, $375 million contract. Now, Gronkowski is weighing in during an interview with Front Office Sports about the moment saying it’s showing his former Patriots teammate’s growth on air.
What They Said: (all quotes via Front Office Sports):
Rob Gronkowski on Tom Brady swearing while calling a game: “I loved it. I mean, it’s a natural reaction. That’s what the fans want. I rather have him do that instead of being fabricated. Fans don’t want fabrication. They want real. They want natural. That was real and natural out of Tom [Brady].”
Rob Gronkowski believes Tom Brady does hold back being himself in the booth: “I would say he holds back a little bit. When he was playing, you’re allowed to be intense and use those words. When you’re in the booth, you got to be more appropriate. You got to be more buttoned up. So, it was good to let loose. That shows that how comfortable he is now.”
Rob Gronkowski on Tom Brady’s growth in the broadcast booth: “He’s killing it. Anything with him, I knew he would start killing it sooner than later. Even if he sucked at the beginning, it didn’t matter. But, that makes sense because he’s never done it before. Knowing him and his personality and who he is, I knew he would be at this level. You know, and it’s actually sooner than I even thought.”
What Remains Unclear: However, it remains unclear whether the FCC will take action. Still, Brady’s quick apology and the isolated nature of the remark will help his case. Additionally, Gronkowski believes Brady still holds back, so fans may not have seen the full version yet.
What It Means: Ultimately, Gronkowski sees a broadcaster hitting his stride ahead of schedule. In fact, he put it bluntly: “He’s killing it.” Brady built a reputation as a measured analyst early in his FOX run. Now, even his slip-ups come across as authentic.
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