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Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NFL Fans Aren't Happy With FOX's Replacement For Jimmy Johnson
NFL Fans Aren't Happy With FOX's Replacement For Jimmy Johnson originally appeared on The Spun. After decades as one of the hosts of the FOX NFL Sunday pregame show, Hall of Fame head coach Jimmy Johnson announced his departure from the network at the end of last season. His replacement has already been announced, but people are not thrilled. Ahead of the 2025 season, FOX Sports announced that four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski will be filling Johnson's seat. He has already worked with the network on many NFL media projects before, so it's not a surprise that they're giving him the job. Gronkowski is arguably the most well-known tight end in the entire world. He's been featured in just about every form of media ranging from commercials to television shows to professional wrestling. That said, Gronkowski isn't exactly Greg Olsen when it comes to the X's and O's. He knows his football, of course, but has a pretty sizable portion of fans who are just plain tired of him. Reaction News of Gronkowski being added to the FOX NFL Sunday desk has led to a ton of negative reactions on social media. Whether it's fatigue from the network continuously adding members of the New England Patriots dynasty to their ranks (like Tom Brady and Julian Edelman) or just fatigue over seeing Gronk himself, people are making their voices heard: "Is it me or anyone else who doesn't like hearing this dude talk?" one user remarked. "Gronk is just not good at talking ball I'm sorry he's funny when that's what matters but sometimes you gotta actually be able to break shit down," wrote another. "Gronk does not belong on an analyst desk. Idk why this is being forced," a third wrote. "Biggest downgrade in broadcasting history." "Horrible decision. If Captain Obvious and General Cliche had a baby, that'd be Gronk." "As a Pats fan I LOVE Gronk but he belongs nowhere near a microphone. He's awful." Many fans also believe that the network's continued employment of NFL legend Terry Bradshaw has also been making the show harder to watch: "Terry Bradshaw needs to call it a career too." "They gotta get rid of Bradshaw and Gronk is awful." "Why the hell don't they make Terry Bradshaw retire? It's definitely time." Do you think FOX made the right decision here? NFL Fans Aren't Happy With FOX's Replacement For Jimmy Johnson first appeared on The Spun on Aug 8, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox Sports
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
FOX Announces Broadcasters For 2025 NFL Season, Week 1 Assignments
National Football League FOX Announces Broadcasters For 2025 NFL Season, Week 1 Assignments Published Aug. 8, 2025 11:14 a.m. ET share facebook x reddit link Are you ready for Year 2 of the GOAT on FOX? We are. So, in the words of Tom Brady: Let's f***ing go. The seven-time Super Bowl winner will be back in the broadcast booth for FOX in 2025, serving as its lead NFL game analyst. He'll call games alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt again, with Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi continuing to serve as the sideline reporters for FOX's top NFL announcing crew, as the network unveiled its full announcer lineup for the 2025 season on Friday. Brady, Burkhardt, Andrews and Rinaldi will help ring in the NFL's 32nd season on FOX when they'll be on the call for the New York Giants-Washington Commanders game (Sept. 7, 1 p.m. ET) in Week 1. A week later, they'll be on the call for last year's Super Bowl rematch when the Philadelphia Eagles travel to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in America's Game of the Week (Sept. 14, 4:25 p.m. ET). Brady, Burkhardt, Andrews and Rinaldi were also on the call for the Eagles' blowout win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Play-by-play voice Joe Davis and analyst Greg Olsen will be paired for the second straight year as well, with longtime NFL on FOX reporter Pam Oliver joining them on the sidelines. They'll be on the call for the San Francisco 49ers-Seattle Seahawks game (Sept. 7, 4:05 p.m. ET) in Week 1. ADVERTISEMENT Those Week 1 matchups will be preceded by "FOX NFL Sunday" at noon ET, which has been the No. 1 NFL studio pregame show for the last 31 seasons. Curt Menefee returns as host, with Hall of Famers Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and Michael Strahan continuing their roles as regular analysts on the show. Rob Gronkowski will also be a part of the desk for select weeks, while Jay Glazer continues in his role FOX's NFL insider. "FOX NFL Kickoff" will enter its 13th season as well, airing in its usual 11 a.m. ET time slot. Host Charissa Thompson will be joined by Hall of Famer Charles Woodson and former NFL star Julian Edelman on the desk, while "The Herd's" Colin Cowherd will also contribute to the show. The show will also broadcast from a new studio in 2025, which will contain the same XR/AR technology seen on "FOX NFL Sunday," 54 million LED lights, eight tracked cameras and 40 real-time render engines driving the set. The enhanced technology will allow the set backdrop "to mimic the visuals of any NFL stadium," according to a release. As for the rest of the NFL on FOX game announcers, most of the announcing lineups remain the same from 2024. The only change is that reporter Allison Williams will move from covering college football games to covering NFL games on FOX, joining play-by-play announcer Kevin Kugler and analyst Daryl "Moose" Johnson. They'll be on the call for the Cincinnati Bengals-Cleveland Browns game (Sept. 7, 1 p.m. ET) in Week 1. As for other Week 1 assignments, Kenny Albert, who is FOX's longest-tenured NFL announcer, former NFL Pro Bowler Jonathan Vilma and reporter Megan Olivi will call the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Atlanta Falcons game (Sept. 7, 1 p.m. ET). Longtime FOX broadcaster Chris Myers, three-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth and reporter Jen Hale will call the Carolina Panthers-Jacksonville Jaguars game (Sept. 7, 1 p.m. ET). Finally, Adam Amin, former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez and reporter Kristina Pink will be on the mic for Cam Ward's NFL debut when the Tennessee Titans take on the Denver Broncos (Sept. 7, 4:05 p.m. ET). Former NFL Vice Presidents of Officiating Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino will also continue their roles as rules experts, with one of them pitching in for every NFL on FOX game throughout the 2025 season. share
Irish Daily Star
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Rob Gronkowski nails his colors to the mast as he makes FOX NFL position clear
Rob Gronkowski has shut down any speculation about him returning to the NFL in a coaching role, stating that his stint on FOX NFL Sunday is "just the right amount" of football. The former New England Patriots sensation spoke about his post-retirement plans as the NFL Draft continues. The four-time Super Bowl champion, known for his record-setting tenure alongside Tom Brady with both the Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has traded in playing for punditry in recent years. These days, Gronk can be spotted sharing insights with the likes of Terry Bradshaw , Michael Strahan, and sometimes Brady himself on FOX NFL Sunday . Despite this, fans have been curious whether he's feeling the pull to return to the sideline. As the announcement broke earlier this year that former Patriots teammate Mike Vrabel was taking over as New England's head coach, and Brady securing minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, discussions around Gronk's potential NFL return began. Gronk is a regular on FOX (Image:) However, he's made it crystal clear that his current gig at FOX suits him just fine, and he hasn't been bitten by the coaching bug. Speaking to TMZ, the 35-year-old said: "Hey, you just hit it right on the nose. My life is just way too good right now, I'm just not made for that coaching life. I've seen what they go through. "It's one of the most stressful jobs I would say, you know, in America, it really is. I'm not down to coach 12 hours a day you know. "I love the game of football but you know, you got to pick and choose what's right with the game of football for you. And what I did with the game of football, where I'm at now, as well as doing the FOX commentary on Sundays, I think I'm involved in football just the right amount. Rob Gronkowski is an NFL legend in his own right (Image:) "But coaching just, I wouldn't say is really for me in the NFL or college world." Gronk did admit that he could see himself coaching for a high school team someday, especially once kids are in the picture - but football doesn't need to be the sport. He added: "I can see myself one day like - I see my brothers coaching their kids...I can see myself coaching like one day when I have kids in my life, like coaching their teams, their football. "Even high school, I would be down for high school as well but I'm down to, not just football, just coaching them in any sport."
Fox Sports
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Steelers legend, 'FOX NFL Sunday' co-host Terry Bradshaw helps with jammed airplane door
Terry Bradshaw was part of a unique flight experience last week. On a flight going from Dallas-Fort Worth to Pittsburgh — where Bradshaw helped the Pittsburgh Steelers win four of their six Super Bowls — the door to open the plane was stuck and couldn't be opened at Pittsburgh International Airport. Fortunately for everybody on the plane, the Pro Football Hall of Famer and cohost of "FOX NFL Sunday" was able to help get the door open after roughly a half-hour, according to CBS Pittsburgh. "The pilot announced, and you could kind of hear he was chuckling as he said it, but he said, 'Thanks to the strength of one of our passengers, we were finally able to get the door open' and so I think we all knew he was alluding to Mr. Bradshaw," Selah Gamble, a passenger on the flight, told CBS Pittsburgh. Bradshaw was flying to Pittsburgh for a roast of former teammate Mel Blount, who was also part of four Steelers' Super Bowl teams. All that said, Bradshaw downplayed his role in helping open the door, posting to Instagram, "Just to set the record straight … I did nothing to open the door on the plane! The maintenance crew had it open in 15 min." Bradshaw, who spent his entire 14-year NFL career in Pittsburgh (1970-83), is second in Steelers history with both 27,989 passing yards and 212 passing touchdowns. Of course, the 1978 NFL MVP, two-time Super Bowl MVP and three-time Pro Bowler went on to be a staple of FOX Sports' Sunday NFL coverage, having been on the set of "FOX NFL Sunday" since the first show in 1994. As for the show's future, former head coach and two-time Super Bowl champion Jimmy Johnson announced his retirement from broadcasting after the 2024 season. Johnson was on the set from 1994-95 and 2002-24. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League Pittsburgh Steelers recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw's one-night-only show coming to Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — NFL Hall of Famer and FOX Sports broadcaster Terry Bradshaw is coming to Rockford for a night of music, laughs, and legendary moments. The four-time Super Bowl champion will take the stage at Hard Rock Live, located inside Hard Rock Casino Rockford, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 29th. Bradshaw will bring his 'The Terry Bradshaw Show' to the Forest City, which is described as part concert, comedy, and candid memoir, offering 'an entertaining and reflective look at Bradshaw's remarkable life — from being the No. 1 overall pick in the 1970 NFL Draft to his enduring role as one of the original commenters on 'FOX NFL Sunday.'' Since its 2013 debut on the Las Vegas Strip, 'The Terry Bradshaw Show' has toured across the country, with Bradshaw sharing 'personal stories, songs and laughs in a one-of-a-kind performance that gives fans an intimate glimpse into his life on and off the field,' according to a press release. Tickets go on sale April 11th at 10 a.m. on and at the Hard Rock Live box office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
