VIDEO: Tom Brady Had To Interrupt His Partner Kevin Burkhardt After He Mentioned Something He Wasn’t Supposed To On Live TV During Cowboys-Giants Thanksgiving Game
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt had a hysterical exchange during the pre-game show for the Dallas Cowboys-New York Giants Thanksgiving game on Thursday.
The 47-year-old Tom Brady got to call his first NFL Thanksgiving game as an analyst on Thursday, a 27-20 Dallas victory at AT&T Stadium. Brady is in the first season of a 10-year, $375 million deal he signed with FOX in 2022.
During the pre-game show, Brady relived his first completed NFL pass in the New England Patriots’ 2000 Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions. A six-year completion to Rod Rutledge in garbage time.
Burkhardt teased Tom Brady by reminding the seven-time Super Bowl champion that his next pass attempt nearly resulted in a pick-six. Brady shot back with, “You were supposed to skip that part.”
Brady hardly played in his rookie year, but 2000 marked the only losing season for the Patriots during Brady’s 20-year run with the organization. The Patriots went on to win nine AFC Championships and six Super Bowls with Brady behind center.
Tom Brady Continues To Improve As An Analyst
The legendary NFL quarterback received immense criticism for his performance in the broadcast booth in the early stages of career with FOX. Brady appeared nervous, uncomfortable and unsure what to say during games.
But the five-time Super Bowl MVP has gotten a lot better over time, providing real energy and quality analysis despite having to follow strict rules as a broadcaster (now that he’s part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders).
That bodes well for everyone, especially the fans, since Brady and the FOX crew will broadcast Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Feb. 9.
