"After the schedule was released earlier this week, only a few Patriots games immediately put fans in detective mode to determine which the retired quarterback could call. It was eventually confirmed by NFL insider Adam Schefter that Brady would be at Gillette Stadium for their Week 9 matchup against the Packers, which initially excited fans, especially since that is the week Rob Gronkowski will officially be honored in the Patriots Hall of Fame."
"However, others were quick to remind them of Brady's odd behavior with the Patriots since he retired, with perhaps the most frustrating moment being the lead-up to the Super Bowl, when he claimed he "had no skin in the game" despite the Patriots representing the AFC. That, coupled with some other notable moments in recent memory, might make fans wish Brady wasn't in the booth this season."
"Not long before that comment, he also didn't publicly support Drake Maye's campaign for league MVP, and instead chose Matthew Stafford to win, which he ultimately did. Neither is necessarily a big deal, but it also doesn't look great to fans who feel Brady should be far more supportive of his former team, just as plenty of other commentators and analysts are on their respective networks."
Tom Brady will serve as a color commentator for FOX Sports and will be at Gillette Stadium during the 2026 season for the Patriots’ Week 9 matchup against the Packers. Fans were initially excited, especially because the week includes Rob Gronkowski’s official Patriots Hall of Fame honor. Some fans reacted negatively based on Brady’s past comments and actions after retiring, including remarks before the Super Bowl that he had “no skin in the game” despite the Patriots representing the AFC. Additional criticism includes his choice not to publicly support Drake Maye for league MVP and instead backing Matthew Stafford, who won. Rumors also suggest his commentator role and partial ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders may affect his relationship with the Patriots.
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