Why Tom Brady felt ‘embarrassed’ after swearing on FOX as NFL legend addresses unexpected broadcast mishap | NFL News
Tom Brady has admitted he was “kind of embarrassed” after using profanity during FOX’s broadcast of the Dallas Cowboys’ 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders. The former quarterback’s comment came during a big play from Dak Prescott, when Brady described the Cowboys quarterback’s deep throw to CeeDee Lamb in unusually blunt terms. The remark quickly spread online, adding to another uncomfortable moment from the same broadcast when Brady also reacted to Jayden Daniels’ serious elbow injury with an expletive. Days later, Brady addressed his language and said he plans to clean it up on future FOX broadcasts.
Why did Tom Brady apologize for his FOX broadcast comments?
Tom Brady’s first slip came during Prescott’s 35-yard completion to Lamb in the fourth quarter. The throw drew an excited response from the seven-time Super Bowl champion, who called it an “absolute piss missile up the sideline.”The phrase quickly became one of the most talked-about parts of the broadcast. Brady later acknowledged that the wording was not ideal for a network NFL telecast, particularly one watched by families.“I’m actually kind of embarrassed,” Brady said. “There’s a lot of grandmas at home that probably aren’t very happy with my mouth on FOX. I’m going to fix that. Sorry, I apologize.”Brady also joked that his family has noticed his recent run of colorful language. He said, “That swear jar is getting way too full in my house,” before adding, “My kids are getting way too happy with me filling up that jar.”That detail gave the incident a lighter edge, but Brady’s comments also showed that he understands the difference between talking football among players and doing it on a major television broadcast.
What else did Tom Brady say during the Cowboys-Commanders game?
The Prescott comment was not Tom Brady’s only verbal mishap that afternoon.Earlier in the game, Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow after landing awkwardly. As FOX showed a replay of the injury, Brady reacted instinctively with an expletive before quickly apologizing and acknowledging that he had not expected to see such a graphic moment on the broadcast.The two incidents came during a broadcast that otherwise gave Brady plenty to discuss. Prescott threw for 207 yards and three touchdowns in Dallas’ victory, while Daniels left the game and was replaced by Marcus Mariota.For Brady, though, the attention afterward shifted away from his football analysis and toward his choice of words.That is part of the adjustment that comes with moving from the quarterback position to the broadcast booth. On the field, Brady spent decades reacting in the moment. On television, those reactions reach millions of viewers instantly.His latest comments suggest he knows he has to make that adjustment. For now, the “piss missile” line has become another memorable part of Brady’s still-evolving life on FOX.
