Tom Brady had no issue with Scott Hanson’s feedback following the legendary quarterback’s highly anticipated debut as an analyst Sunday.
Hours after the RedZone host apologized for his “unfair” criticism of Brady, stating how the seven-time Super Bowl champ has “got to get more excited” in the booth, the newest addition of Fox Sports’ A-team recognized Hanson’s comments Monday night in a post on X.
“This rookie appreciates you@scotthanson! No apology necessary my man, life is too short to not have fun!” Brady wrote.
All eyes — well, ears — were listening to Brady on Sunday as he commentated on the Week 1 clash between the Browns and Cowboys in Cleveland with play-by-play caller Kevin Burkhardt.
Brady’s commentary during the season opener, a 33-17 Cowboys win, was dissected by just about everyone, including Hanson, who felt the future Hall of Famer needed some pizzazz when discussing a potential 71-yard field goal attempt by Dallas.
“Maybe everyone’s gonna rethink this one,” Brady said as the Browns called a timeout, with the NFL Network star responding, “Oh come on, Brady’s gotta get more excited than that in the booth.”
Hanson later issued an apology to Brady, 47, as the soundbite circulated on social media.
“This was unfair & inconsiderate by me. Yes, I was saying it tongue in cheek – but I didn’t calculate how it may come across. @TomBrady, I apologize,” Hanson wrote Monday morning on X. “I promise I am rooting you on in this new venture!”
Brady then vowed to turn up the volume next time, perhaps with the help of a prop.
“We’re officially on 70 yarder watch and I’m gonna spike my headset when it happens,” he concluded his X post.
Brady signed a monster 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox in May 2022 ahead of his final NFL season.
He called it a career in February 2023 after 23 seasons between the Patriots and Buccaneers.
Brady posted Monday on his Instagram Stories that he is “back to work” preparing for Week 2, which will take him to Arlington for the Cowboys’ home opener against the Saints.