Greg Olsen doesn't hate watching Tom Brady call games: 'I don't have any personal animosity'

Greg Olsen sets the record straight regarding Tom Brady taking over his role as the lead broadcaster for FOX Sports.

Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Announcer Tom Brady looks on before an NFC wild card game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tom Brady and Greg Olsen each played for NFC South rivals in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers, respectively, but they also have both served as the top color commentator for FOX Sports. However, things got a bit tense once Brady entered the booth in 2024, beginning his 10-year contract with the sports network, ultimately replacing Olsen as the color commentator for FOX — relegating the latter to the lesser games on Sunday.

Last week, Olsen spoke on his feelings towards the situation, and during that, he expressed missing calling the big games amongst other things that some took as a personal shot towards Brady. Now, with both Olsen and Brady in New Orleans for the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles, Olsen went on Good Morning Football to set the record straight on his comments regarding the situation between himself and the greatest quarterback of all time.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce talks with sports broadcaster and former NFL tight end Greg Olsen prior to a game against the Los Angeles Rams. | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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"I want to be very clear, you know. And I know my comments last week kind of took on a crazy storm. I actually talked to Tom, I've talked to Tom regularly throughout the season," Olson said. "We've gotten to know each other really well, I have a ton of respect for him which goes without saying as a player.

"But like, I've enjoyed getting to know him as a guy since he's joined FOX. So like, this whole narrative of like I hate watching him call games and all that is not true. So here I am, on national TV, setting the record."

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While the sting of being pushed down a level at your job is absolutely there, it is hard to imagine someone such as Olsen holding a grudge against someone else just because of that. Olsen is one of the most likable personalities in the sport and Brady is just getting started in creating his own image outside of being the best quarterback to ever play the game.

Olsen allowing Brady to move at his own pace while offering him advice when needed is a great working dynamic and Olsen, despite how some may take it, doesn't hold any animosity towards Brady for what ultimately transpired. The two are moving forward and it's likely we won't be hearing much more of this situation as Brady is now fully entrenched in his role.

Brady will be joined by Kevin Burkhardt for the call of Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs and will also link in Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi from the sidelines.

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