“Elite idiot”: Tom Brady called out by Jason Whitlock after telling Scottie Scheffler to prioritize career over family

Tom Brady may be the undisputed GOAT on the football field, but when it comes to giving life advice? Let’s just say the Internet isn’t handing him a trophy. The seven-time Super Bowl champ recently offered some unsolicited wisdom to golf star Scottie Scheffler and it seriously backfired.

In a now-viral moment, conservative sports commentator Jason Whitlock absolutely torched Brady’s remarks, calling them “elite idiocy” and suggesting Brady’s the last guy who should be preaching about family values.

Tom Brady tells Scottie Scheffler to prioritize greatness but fans think he missed the mark completely

This all started with Scheffler humbly saying that if golf ever interfered with being a good husband or dad, he’d walk away from the game. Enter Brady, who interpreted that as a little too soft and tried to coach him into chasing greatness instead.

Big mistake. Because fans and analysts alike weren’t buying what Brady was selling.

On his “Change the Game” newsletter, Brady decided to drop a take about Scheffler’s viral family-first remarks. The quarterback praised the golfer’s humility but pushed back on the idea of quitting for family, saying:“If you want to be great at anything, there’s a cost. There sure is a cost to winning and being your best.”He followed it up with a line about how pursuing greatness is also how you provide for your family. But this Brady-branded wisdom didn’t exactly land the way he hoped, especially given his very public divorce from Gisele Bündchen, which was allegedly sparked by him un-retiring from football.

Jason Whitlock slams Brady’s lack of self-awareness

Jason Whitlock did not hold back. On his YouTube, the outspoken host unleashed a savage takedown of Brady’s statement.

On his Fearless podcast, Jason Whitlock ripped into Brady’s advice to Scottie Scheffler, calling it out as hypocritical and lacking in self-awareness. He argued that Scheffler’s faith-first approach makes him a better role model than Brady, who once prioritized greatness over family.

Fans praise Scheffler’s values as Brady gets dragged for preaching success at all costs

Social media quickly picked sides and Scheffler became the fan favorite.

Many praised the golfer’s humility, saying it was refreshing to see a top athlete openly prioritize marriage and fatherhood over fame and legacy.

Meanwhile, Brady got dragged. Critics said he should’ve just sat this one out, especially considering how his “greatness above all” mindset may have cost him a marriage. Some even said he’s still out of touch with where culture is heading where emotional intelligence, values, and faith are increasingly part of the conversation around masculinity.Tom Brady may have meant well, but his attempt to mentor Scottie Scheffler turned into a viral misstep. Fans aren’t canceling the GOAT, but they’re making it clear: today’s athletes are rewriting what greatness really looks like and it doesn’t always come with a ring.

FAQs:

Q1: What advice did Tom Brady give to Scottie Scheffler?Brady told Scheffler that chasing greatness often comes with personal sacrifice and suggested not to abandon career success in favor of family balance.Q2: What did Scottie Scheffler originally say? Scheffler said in an interview that if golf ever interfered with his ability to be a good husband or father, he would walk away from the sport without hesitation.Q3: How did fans react to the debate?Fans overwhelmingly supported Scheffler and criticized Brady for being out of touch. Many praised Scheffler for prioritizing faith and family.Also read - Shannon Sharpe officially out at ESPN just weeks after $50M sexual assault lawsuit settlement