LOOK: Andrew Hawkins tweets hilarious reaction to Tom Brady broadcasting contract

Shortly after news broke that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady agreed to serve as FOX’s top color commentator upon his retirement from football, details about the broadcasting contract started to roll in. According to multiple reports, which have been disputed by the company, he will make $375 million over 10 years and shatter the record in the industry.

Not only would that deal provided him more than any of his experienced colleagues like Troy Aikman and Tony Romo, it would surpass his career earnings on the field of $333 million in 22 seasons. Former NFL player turned analyst Andrew Hawkins noticed the crazy fact and welcomed Tom Brady to an exclusive club with some jokes.

I’d like to take the time to welcome @TomBrady into the very exclusive club of former players who get paid more in media after retirement than they did as competitive athletes.

There is no shame in having a mediocre NFL career.

Congrats.

— Andrew Hawkins (@Hawk) May 10, 2022

“I’d like to take the time to welcome Tom Brady into the very exclusive club of former players who get paid more in media after retirement than they did as competitive athletes,” tweeted Hawkins. “There is no shame in having a mediocre NFL career. Congrats.”

Tom Brady’s list of career accomplishments might not back up the argument, but then again neither does Andrew Hawkins’ resume. Over six NFL seasons with two teams, he had 209 receptions with 2,419 yards and nine touchdowns before spending time in the CFL.

Brady of course holds seven Super Bowl rings, 15 Pro Bowl appearances, three All-Pro appearances and three MVP awards in addition to all his stats which will make him a first-ballot Hall of Famer after his retirement. However, it appears FOX has already bet on his best years being ahead of him as part of the booth alongside play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Burkhart.

Tom Brady broadcasting contract

Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch made the news official about Tom Brady’s future during an earnings call Tuesday morning. The deal takes effect when Brady retires — whenever that may be. At that time, he will join Kevin Burkhardt, who was recently promoted to replace Joe Buck as Fox’s No. 1 analyst after Buck departed to join Aikman at ESPN as the new Monday Night Football booth.

The reported contract would be more than double what Tony Romo makes to work alongside Jim Nantz at CBS and what Troy Aikman will make at ESPN combined. The duo combines to make $33.5 million, according to Marchand.

The deal, whatever the financial terms are, has been in the works for some time. Ourand reported Fox and Brady began negotiations shortly after Aikman left Fox for ESPN — which happened while Brady was initially retired.