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NFL Network’s Scott Hanson lobs ‘unfair’ jab at Tom Brady during Fox debut
By Justin Tasch
Published Sep. 9, 2024, 10:41 a.m. ET
Tom Brady was under an intense microscope for his broadcasting debut Sunday on Fox — even from his television peers.
Scott Hanson, who hosts NFL Network’s RedZone coverage every Sunday during the season, offered a word of advice for the seven-time Super Bowl champion as the former QB was discussing a potential 71-yard field-goal attempt by Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey four seconds before halftime against the Browns.
When the Browns called timeout, Brady said, “Maybe everyone’s gonna rethink this one.”
That prompted Hanson to say, “Oh come on, Brady’s gotta get more excited than that in the booth.”
The comment may have gone unnoticed had it been directed at any other broadcaster, but all eyes were on Brady’s debut.
Hanson apologized to Brady on Monday morning.
“This was unfair & inconsiderate by me. Yes, I was saying it tongue in cheek – but I didn’t calculate how it may come across,” Hanson wrote on X. “@TomBrady, I apologize. I promise I am rooting you on in this new venture!”
Aubrey had connected on a 66-yarder, which would’ve tied the NFL record, but the play was whistled dead before the kick due to a delay-of-game penalty.
