Tom Brady fires back at Greg Olsen’s criticism of his $375M FOX deal in two words

Greg Olsen’s sudden fall from FOX Sports’ top analyst role has raised eyebrows. After FOX signed Tom Brady to a massive $375 million deal, Olsen was bumped down to a secondary role. While it makes sense to make room for the GOAT, Olsen had already established himself as one of the sport’s leading voices, making his demotion all the more painful.

Greg Olsen’s surprising fall from the top analyst spot at FOX Sports to a secondary role is stirring up tension in the broadcast booth. Shocking? Not quite. After FOX handed Tom Brady a jaw-dropping $375 million contract to become their lead analyst, Olsen was sidelined. Sure, making room for the GOAT seems fair, but here’s the twist: Greg Olsen had already solidified himself as one of the top voices in the game.
You can see why this would sting. After all the hard work, proving his worth, Olsen suddenly finds himself outshined by a seven-time Super Bowl champ stepping in to take his spot. Understandably, Olsen wasn't thrilled about the shakeup.
Meanwhile, Brady is playing it cool, classic TB12. Instead of engaging in drama, he subtly let his Instagram do the talking. Sharing a quote that said, “Maybe you don’t notice your progress because you’re always raising your bar,” he added a simple “Love this” caption. In other words, “I’m here, I’m working, and I don’t care about the noise.”
But here's the kicker: during Brady's debut as an analyst in Week 1, fans weren’t exactly impressed. Many criticized his commentary as “amateurish” and his delivery as “colorless.” Meanwhile, Olsen, who had been a fan favorite and a ratings magnet, found himself on the sidelines.
Olsen, however, hasn’t been shy about his future goals. “I’m going to call big-time games again; I’m going to call Super Bowl games again,” he told The Athletic. He’s confident, and with good reason.
The real question: Is there tension between Olsen and Brady? The heat is on, but does Brady want the job long-term? He knows football, but can he deliver captivating commentary? If he falters, will FOX reconsider? With Brady’s role as a minority owner of the Raiders, this is more than just competition, it’s a subplot that has everyone watching.

Greg Olsen has every reason to be frustrated. After working hard to earn his spot, he watched it snatched away by none other than Tom Brady. It’s the harsh reality of the business.
In 2023, Olsen was named Outstanding Emerging On-Air Talent, covered Super Bowl LVII, and won an Outstanding Event Analyst award at the 2024 Sports Emmys. His transition from player to analyst was seamless, fans loved his insightful, natural delivery with Kevin Burkhardt. But when Brady arrived, Olsen was relegated to the No. 2 team by FOX.
He’s not exactly angry, but it’s clear the situation stings. “I don’t think resentment [towards Tom Brady] is probably accurate, but I also think it’s not too far off if I’m being honest,” he admitted. While still close with Burkhardt and Erin Andrews, watching someone else take his Super Bowl spot hurts.
FOX’s recent Super Bowl LIX announcement only added salt to the wound, Brady, Burkhardt, and Andrews in New Orleans, and Olsen left out. But Olsen and Brady aren’t enemies. The two have had several personal conversations, with Olsen offering support: “I told him, ‘Dude, I’m here to help in whatever way I can… I understand the transition you’re making because it’s the same transition I did.’” (via: EssentiallySports)
The difference? Olsen nailed his transition. Brady? The verdict’s still out. Olsen is confident he'll call Super Bowl games again. The only question is where. FOX? Another network? That part remains to be seen.