Brady expects learning curve as broadcaster: 'I'm gonna be a rookie'

Tom Brady is feeling like a rookie again as he gets ready to embark on a new career path.

The future Hall of Fame quarterback is set to start his role as an NFL analyst for Fox Sports next season, and he told "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday that he knows he has a lot to learn about the job.

"Naturally, there's skepticism with a lot of different things when you try new areas of growth," Brady said. "I don't think, naturally, I'm gonna go in on Day 1 and have everything figured out. A lot like when I was a rookie in football, I'm gonna be a rookie on Fox."

Brady signed a 10-year, $375-million deal with Fox Sports in 2022 to become the network's lead NFL analyst alongside Kevin Burkhardt. He'll replace Greg Olsen, who's expected to be bumped to the No. 2 team at Fox.

"I think Greg's done an incredible job," Brady told McAfee. "I have so much respect for him, how he approaches his job. He's super prepared in what he does. I think he does an incredible job every time he's on, I love listening to him. And I'm just going to go in there and do the best I can do with my own perspective."

Brady retired from the NFL in February 2023 following a 23-year career with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.