Tom Brady reveals why he'll never criticize Patrick Mahomes during his FOX Sports commentary career

As Tom Brady heads into his second year in the broadcast booth for FOX Sports, he’s making one thing abundantly clear—he’s not there to tear players down, especially not elite talents like Patrick Mahomes.

After spending an entire season behind the mic, the seven-time Super Bowl champion is finding his voice not through critique, but through admiration, education, and context.

Tom Brady on why he’s keeping Mahomes off-limits for critique

In a recent conversation with Complex Sports, Tom Brady opened up about his approach to broadcasting and his decision to steer clear of negativity—especially when it comes to quarterbacks. “How can I throw shade at someone who's as amazing as [Mahomes] is?” he said.

“I know what he's been through.” That understanding comes from 23 seasons of NFL experience, where Brady lived the pressure, precision, and scrutiny that today’s quarterbacks endure every Sunday.Brady isn’t just offering blind praise. He’s committed to giving viewers an honest and educated look at the game, but without resorting to harsh judgment. “I do feel responsibility to tell the fans what I see and be honest and upfront about everything, but also realize that what these guys are doing on the field is extremely difficult,” he said.

Having called just one Chiefs game in 2024—a high-stakes Week 7 clash against the 49ers—Brady admits he still has work to do. His first year on the job wasn’t without bumps. Critics came after his commentary, and even fans at the Indy 500 booed the G.O.A.T., with Colts faithful still harboring old rivalries. But Brady isn't backing down. Instead, he’s refining his craft, staying true to what he believes great broadcasting should be.“To me, it's more about, let's point out the greatness of these individual players,” Brady explained. “Have fun. Enjoy it. Entertain a little bit. And really try to educate people a little bit.” It’s a refreshing approach in a media world often driven by hot takes and clickbait controversy.Brady’s insight offers something uniquely valuable—context. He knows that even the best quarterbacks, including himself, didn’t always make the right play.

“Do they make the right plays all the time? Certainly not. By the way, neither did I,” he acknowledged, reinforcing the importance of perspective over perfection.With his $375 million, 10-year deal with FOX still in its early days, Brady is focused on growth. He’ll get another marquee moment early in 2025, calling a Super Bowl rematch between the Chiefs and Eagles in Week 2 alongside Kevin Burkhardt. With Mahomes on the field and Brady in the booth, fans will be treated to a collision of greatness—from two different angles.Brady’s approach may not satisfy critics hungry for drama, but for those who value insight, humility, and genuine love for the game, he’s already proving to be a different kind of broadcaster.Also Read: “Got hammered on a f**king boat”: Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski call out Tom Brady for being a lame teammate off the field