While it’s a cushy gig, it still requires extensive travel and unglamorous activities like film breakdown and trying to get answers from surly coaches during production meetings.
Brady brands himself as a disruptor, yet he’s taking the most traditional job in sports TV.
The Fox Corporation is a media conglomerate that owns the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Entertainment and Fox Television Studios, as well as an immense digital operation.
NFL games were 75 of the 100 most-watched TV programs in 2021, with Fox drawing an average of 18.5 million viewers per week.
It’s apparent Brady, who will turn 45 in August, doesn’t want to be held to a specific retirement date.
Now, Brady can play the field once his contract with the Buccaneers expires next year.
Brady may love the idea of being an international mogul and wellness guru, but as he’s said before, nothing brings him more purpose and happiness than football.
Later Tuesday, the Post’s Andrew Marchand reported Brady’s deal with Fox is for 10 years and $375 million — about $37.5 million per season.
