Tom Brady was on duty as a TV pundit for the Dallas Cowboys’ game against the Cleveland Browns. The reactions were mixed.

Tom Brady is back in the NFL! Not on the pitch, however, but in the stands.

The former star quarterback of the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrated his official NFL debut as a TV pundit for “FOX Sports”.

Brady’s debut took place in the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Dallas Cowboys, which the team led by new NFL record earner Dak Prescott won 33:17.

But despite the Prescott deal, all eyes in the USA were on Brady. “You’re a TV pundit, how does that sound?” Brady’s colleague Kevin Burkhardt introduced the seven-time Super Bowl champion.

“Here we are, it’s been a long journey,” Brady replied: ‘I’m looking forward to being your partner. ’

Stutter start for Brady

However, like many a rookie player on the field, Brady’s debut was a bit of a stutter. As reported by “USA Today”, Brady repeatedly had problems with his rhythm at the beginning – sometimes he seemed choppy. In addition, there were reportedly more moments when nothing was said for longer periods of time.

A somewhat awkward fist pump between Brady and “FOX Sports” rules analyst Mike Pereira – “Don’t let me down” – summed up the first half.

Tom Brady “is only human ”

However, the “G.O.A.T.” seemed to have found his rhythm. His statements became more insightful and engaging. He even reminded the crowd himself that he’s “still a rookie in here” – with many NFL fans pointing out that Brady still has plenty of room for improvement.

“Tom Brady is visibly nervous in his debut as an announcer. It’s funny to remember that the greatest quarterback of all time is still human at the end of the day,” wrote one user on ‘X’.

At the end of the game, Brady explained the difference between life as a player and as a TV pundit: “I’ve used my arm and my body for so many years. Now I get to come into a stadium and use my voice… Like Michael Strahan told me before the game, you’re going to wake up tomorrow on Monday morning and not be in pain. I’m happy about that. “

“Brady can’t form sentences with rhythm ”

Brady will also be happy about his paycheck. After all, the 47-year-old’s TV contract is said to cover ten years and earnings of around 375 million US dollars.

But he still has to put up with criticism from some NFL fans. “Maybe someone should have listened to Brady speak before putting 300 million dollars on the table,” said one ‘X’ user. “Brady can’t seem to form sentences that have a normal rhythm,” criticized another.

The criticism of the former top playmaker’s performance was extensive. “Tom Brady just said it’s hard to make ten yards, but it’s even harder to make 20 yards. I guess that’s what gives you $375 million worth of analysis,” it read on ‘X. ’

Brady’s classic rookie debut

However, there were also more positive reactions. “Personally, I’d like to see more enthusiasm, humor and personality. He lacks that at the moment, but I’ve heard how committed he is to the cause and I have no doubt he’ll get more going by mid-season,” one user trusts the TV pundit.

“I like Tom Brady in the commentary booth. He is smart. He doesn’t push or shout with false enthusiasm. He lets Kevin talk and then intervenes when necessary. Simple, intelligent statements. Just my opinion,” wrote Jane Slater of the ‘NFL Network’.

So Brady’s debut was like a typical rookie debut. But it shows: The ex-star quarterback still has a lot of room for improvement. And knowing Brady, he will do everything he can to get the best out of himself