Tag: Tom Brady

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield gets added to Pro Bowl roster as alternate

The Bucs current quarterback, Baker Mayfield, is entering his third year with the team in 2025 and has now earned a second Pro Bowl.

The Bucs don’t have the richest history at the quarterback position, but recent years have given the fans some memorable years. The play they have gotten from their passers, starting with Tom Brady in 2020, kicked off momentum for the team to be on the high it is currently riding.

The Bucs’ current quarterback, Baker Mayfield, will enter his third year with the team in 2025 and has already earned a second Pro Bowl.

He became the first quarterback in Bucs franchise history to make multiple Pro Bowls as a quarterback. While that may be a sad fact, it remains one that shows the team is starting to get much needed structure in terms of team building.

Mayfield passed for career highs in yards (4,200) and touchdowns (42) on his way to leading the Bucs to their fourth straight NFC South division title. He will be joined at the Pro Bowl games by Mike Evans and Tristan Wirfs making the Bucs offense well represented.

 

Greg Olsen opened up about the frustration of being demoted at Fox in favor of Tom Brady

Fox sidelined the superior talent.

Fox made a big splash when it decided to offer Tom Brady a 10-year, $375 million contract to be the network’s lead NFL analyst despite no broadcasting experience. The move was even more puzzling given that Fox had to demote an actual broadcasting star in Greg Olsen to make room for Brady.

With the seven-time Super Bowl champion slated to work Super Bowl 59 between the Chiefs and Eagles, Brady has dealt with plenty of growing pains in the booth. And it must have been frustrating for Olsen to be relegated to a regional broadcast as Brady struggled.

Though Olsen has handled the demotion with class throughout the process, he did open up in a recent interview about his broadcasting career. And for the first time, we heard the actual frustration from Olsen.

He said via Sports Illustrated:

“I’ll be honest, it’s hard sitting home on the couch watching the games. You’re sitting there and you’re living and dying with every broadcast, and you’re sitting there and you’re dissecting everything that’s said and done and, ‘What would you have said?,’ and, ‘What would you have done?’

“I’ve been very honest. My goal getting into this was to not just call regional 1 o’clock games and just be happy to be there. I’ve called the highest games, we’ve called some of the biggest games in NFL history, some of the biggest audiences in NFL history. Super Bowls, championship games, playoff games, Thanksgiving. I had the opportunity over the last couple of years to call any and all of that. To not do it anymore is hard. It’s not ideal.

“Listen, wherever it is, whatever network it’s on, whatever opportunity is there, my goal is to continue to show I’m as good, if not better than anybody in this industry and I just need a chair and an opportunity to present the game in a way that I find interesting and in a way that seems like people have connected with over the last couple of years and I’m gonna continue to work until that opportunity is just completely out the door.”

At the very least, Olsen deserved to be calling a playoff game this year. Whether it was with Fox or as a contracted agreement with a different network — particularly in the wild-card round. It’s a shame that didn’t happen.

But with Brady likely sticking with the broadcasting gig for the long haul, there’s not really a No. 1 option elsewhere for Olsen at the moment. That’s just the tough reality for an analyst who absolutely deserves to be in a marquee position.

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Pete Carroll and John Spytek plan to lean on Tom Brady in Raiders’ QB search

Raiders GM John Spytek and coach Pete Carroll made it very clear how much they plan to lean on Tom Brady in their QB search

The Las Vegas Raiders have the difficult task of finding their next franchise quarterback, a job that will fall on general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll. The two will work in tandem to set the team on the right path with a long-term answer at quarterback, but they won’t be alone in the search.

They’ll lean on Tom Brady, who’s a minority owner of the franchise. During their introductory press conferences Monday, both Spytek and Carroll made it abundantly clear that Brady will be involved in the process of finding the team’s next quarterback.

In fact, Carroll mentioned Brady’s name so often that he even joked he might’ve said it too much after a reporter pointed it out.

Carroll is excited about the opportunity to have Brady’s insight into the quarterback search, being the greatest to ever play the position. He even called it a “once in a lifetime opportunity,” which says a lot about the respect he has for Brady.

Brady has been “intricately involved” in the Raiders already, something Carroll finds “exciting.”

Spytek said the Raiders will lean on Brady “as much as we can, because no one has the insights he has.”

Whether it’s in the draft, free agency or via trade, the Raiders are committed to finding their next signal caller after years of struggling at the position.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes passed Joe Montana for second-most playoff wins in NFL history

After defeating the Buffalo #Bills on Sunday, Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes now has more playoff wins than Joe Montana.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is one of the most decorated quarterbacks in the NFL and marked his latest accomplishment in the reigning Super Bowl champions’ playoff victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

After defeating Buffalo in the AFC Championship Game, Mahomes passed legendary quarterback Joe Montana for the second-most playoff wins in NFL history with 17.

Now, former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is the only signal-caller in NFL history with more playoff wins than the former Texas Tech Red Raider. Brady won a staggering 35 postseason games in his illustrious 22-year career.

NFL insider Adam Schefter posted on Twitter celebrating Mahomes’ most recent accomplishment.

At the age of 29, Mahomes has proven himself to be one of the best players in the NFL today, and arguably one of the best quarterbacks in the league’s history.

Mahomes will have a chance to increase his playoff win total to 18 when the Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9th in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Tom Brady shades Giants for letting Saquon Barkley walk

Retired NFL legend and current FOX Sports announcer, Tom Brady, threw some shade at the New York Giants for letting Saquon Barkley walk.

Tom Brady is without question one of the greatest players in the history of the NFL. There’s no need to recount his accomplishments.

But all of these accomplishments don’t appear to be enough for the FOX Sports game analyst. He still has some unfinished business it seems — with the New York Giants.

During Sunday’s broadcast of the NFC Championship Game between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, Brady couldn’t help himself while watching ex-Giant Saquon Barkley run wild and carry the Eagles to the Super Bowl.

“Giant mistake letting him go,” Brady said to broadcast partner Kevin Burkhardt after Barkley scored his third touchdown in Philly’s 55-23 rout of Washington.

Barkley’s defection to Philadelphia last March via free agency has been a sore subject among Giant fans this season and promises to be one for the foreseeable future.

The Giants are apparently on Brady’s mind and have been for some time.

Ever since they ruined his perfect season in Super Bowl XLII and repeated the insult four years later, Brady has had a giant chip on his shoulder.

During the Eagles’ Wild Card win over Green Bay, Brady referred to Packers’ running back Josh Jacobs as Brandon Jacobs.

The Giants have moved on, but Brady has not.

By now, we have all hashed and rehashed the Barkley decision ad nauseum and how the Giants handled it. The fact remains that Barkley would have been a shiny hood ornament on a jalopy had the Giants brought him back.

During Barkley’s six seasons with Big Blue, the Giants had just one winning season (2022 when they finished 9-7-1) and played in just one playoff game.

General manager Joe Schoen realized that a high-priced running back isn’t a prudent move for a rebuilding team. He decided to go the committee route and thus far that decision appears to be paying off.

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Tom Brady explained the Super Bowl like it was a new concept at end of Eagles’ NFC title win

Tom Brady seems to think no one has ever heard of the Super Bowl before.

At this point, you’re probably well aware of how little Tom Brady brings to NFL broadcasts as a highly-compensated color commentator. His analysis is equivalent to what a half-baked AI gives you on a search engine. You already know what’s being regurgitated back to you. Chances are, part of it is wrong, too. It’s like he thinks everything he says has inherent value because of his reputation, regardless of context.

(And, unfortunately, Brady’s also not going anywhere.)

But what Brady said at the end of the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC title win on Sunday takes the cake.

Dearest readers, as the clock ran out on Philadelphia’s second Super Bowl berth in three years, Brady was literally explaining everything that comes with the biggest American sporting event as if no one stateside has ever heard of the Super Bowl.

Dude, come on.

Sometimes, it’s better to say nothing at all and let the moment breathe if you’re just going to state the extremely obvious:

In case you’re tired of hearing Brady talk to viewing audiences like they’ve never watched football before, I have really bad news. He’s gonna call Super Bowl 59 in two weeks in New Orleans.

Ugh. Everyone has it better than us, folks.

Tom Brady admitted he’s jealous of Nick Foles after Super Bowl 52 missed catch

“You caught it, I didn’t!”

Tom Brady did, in fact, drop the football during Super Bowl 52. Nick Foles, on the other hand, caught it for a touchdown!

The Philly Special, as that play would be called, is one of Philadelphia’s most famous sports moments, which helped the Eagles best the Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl 52. And on Sunday, amidst Eagles punching their ticket back to the Super Bowl against the Washington Commanders, Brady admitted that he’s jealous of Foles for that iconic moment.

When Fox’s cameras panned to Foles in the crowd during the fourth quarter, Brady hilariously admitted that he doesn’t hate his former peer, but he is certainly envious of him!

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London Fletcher reveals which NFL legends have written letters to support his Hall of Fame bid

London Fletcher named several NFL legends who’ve pushed for his induction into the Hall of Fame.

Former Washington linebacker London Fletcher belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We’ve listed his accolades on this site many times and explained why his induction should be a no-brainer.

In 16 NFL seasons, Fletcher played in 256 games and recorded 2,039 tackles, 39 sacks, 109 tackles for loss, 19 forced fumbles, 23 interceptions, 12 fumble recoveries and three touchdowns. He appeared in four Pro Bowls [all with Washington], was a two-time second-team All-Pro, is in Washington’s Ring of Fame, and is also one of the franchise’s 90 greatest players.

Of his 16 NFL seasons, Fletcher spent the first four years of his career with the Rams, followed by five seasons in Buffalo, before finishing seven productive seasons in Washington.

Currently, Fletcher is a part of the Commanders’ exciting radio broadcast team with partner Bram Weinstein.

Ahead of Sunday’s NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Fletcher joined “Up & Adams” with Kay Adams, discussing his disappointment with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

“It doesn’t make any sense,” Fletcher said. He then explained how some hire publicists and use other methods to increase their chances of making it into the Hall of Fame, but he chooses let his numbers speak for him.

It’s not only the numbers speaking for him, as Fletcher revealed some NFL legends, including Tom Brady, have went to bat for him.

“I have had letters written by Tom Brady to……it’s some heavy hitters….Curtis Martin, bunch of Hall of Famers, Tony Gonzalez, on my behalf that have competed against me and know what it was like. Shady (LeSean) McCoy just recently said I was the best linebacker he ever played against and he played against some great ones……..I don’t know what else I need to do.

The good news for Fletcher is he has Washington’s leadership on his side. The new ownership group will go far above what previous leadership did for retired players. Additionally, the Commanders’ recent success, which should not matter, could boost Fletcher’s case. The selection process for the Hall of Fame has needed revamping for some time

Tom Brady comments on Patriots-Chiefs championship game memory

Tom Brady reminisced on the Patriots-Chiefs AFC title game

Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reminisced about a moment that occurred after the 2018 AFC Championship Game between the Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs.

Brady and the Patriots came away with the victory. The legendary quarterback went 30-of-46 on the evening, throwing for 346 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

A game-winning touchdown drive in overtime sealed the deal for Brady and the Patriots to advance to Super Bowl LIII, where they defeated the Los Angeles Rams to hoist their sixth Lombardi Trophy.

The Patriots’ social media team posted a video following the game of Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski walking to the tune of “Bad Boy for Life.”

“What a time,” Brady commented on social media when sharing the video.

Brady’s comments come on the week of the AFC Championship matchup between the Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. It’s fun to look back on the memories considering the Patriots are currently rebuilding for the future.

Patriots fans everywhere certainly appreciate the unique dominance of that era.

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Las Vegas Raiders hire Pete Carroll to be their next head coach

Las Vegas Raiders hire Pete Carroll to be their next head coach

After a year away from the game, former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is officially returning to football. On Friday morning it was announced the Las Vegas Raiders were signing the Seahawks legend to be their next head coach.

Carroll had interviewed with the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders, but word broke on Thursday he had spoken with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. However, it is evident the meeting with Jones was not going to produce anything, as Carroll has now been named head coach for the Raiders. Perhaps it was a leverage play from Carroll to secure the Raiders job.

The Raiders will now be Carroll’s fourth team coached in the NFL, and his return to the AFC. Carroll was once the head coach for the New York Jets for one season in 1994, then eventually became the New England Patriots’ top man from 1997-1999.

Of course, Carroll’s return to football… specifically the AFC West… means something else: the renewal of his rivalry with Jim Harbaugh, who is currently the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Carroll joins a stacked-to-the-brim division. Obviously the biggest hurdle being the Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid. But he will also have to contend with the aforementioned Harbaugh-led Chargers, as well as a Denver Broncos team on the rise with Sean Payton and Bo Nix. The common thread for all his opponents? They all clearly have a franchise quarterback. Carroll’s first task will be to find his legitimate starting quarterback, and will have to do so fast.

One last thing… the irony of Carroll joining the Raiders is the fact Tom Brady, a partial owner of the Raiders, is now technically his boss. Carroll and Brady faced off three times when both were active in the league, including (information about the Super Bowl redacted), and winning two of the meetings. Now, the former foes are united in Las Vegas.

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