NFL fans are all saying the same thing about Tom Brady's $375 million Fox deal after he was approved as part owner of the Raiders

NFL fans have called for Tom Brady to be fired from Fox, just six weeks into his blockbuster 10-year, $375 million contract as an analyst.

The NFL legend's love affair with football continued Tuesday as his long-awaited offer to become part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders was finally approved.

The seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback initially agreed to become a limited partner of the Raiders in May 2023, but his 10 percent share deal was canceled due to concerns from other NFL owners about his offering price and his new role as an analyst for Fox Sports stalled.

And now that it's finally been given the green light, fans have voiced their own concerns.

Many on social media claimed that the restrictions placed on Brady by the league due to his new ownership made his media duties unnecessary.

Tom Brady was finally approved as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday

Due to his new role, several restrictions were placed on the NFL legend and his role as Fox

As a co-owner of a franchise, Brady is not permitted to participate in in-person or online broadcast production meetings and may not have access to team facilities, players or coaches – access is typically provided by Fox and other networks.

He also has to be careful about what he says in the locker room, as Brady must abide by the league's bylaws and bylaws, which prohibit public criticism of officials and other clubs.

While these restrictions have been in place since his broadcast career began in the summer due to his impending offer, fans are now demanding that Fox should have the right to terminate Brady's contract.

“No, but if I'm Fox producers and executives, I'm mad because he can't do his job,” fan posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “He can just come over on Sunday and say everyone is doing a great job.”

“Brady made a mistake on that Fox job,” another added. “It's very lucrative, but it's not for him.” If he becomes a minority owner, his contract can be terminated. These two things are incompatible.'

“It should somehow void his contract,” agreed a third. “How are you supposed to prepare to call a game when you’re not allowed to come anywhere near any preparation?”

Another echoed the argument, claiming it sets a problematic precedent for the league.

“Owners should not be allowed to call games every week,” they wrote. “Tom Brady is on the verge of becoming a minority owner.” He is also part of the FOX A crew every week. Bad precedent. Gains access to teams his club competes with (apparently he will forgo some of that access). Shouldn't be allowed.'

Many fans claimed on social media that Fox should have the right to terminate Brady's contract

“How can you broadcast a game without ever criticizing another team or official?” “Sounds like he needs to resign,” one social media user added, while another asked, “How can FOX be serious and keep him as a color analyst?”

One NFL fan insisted that the network must have a “contract out” over the move because of the lucrative amount they are paying the retired quarterback.

While some did not believe the restrictions required such drastic measures, they acknowledged that they would significantly hinder Brady in his role, and many claimed his inability to criticize teams and officials would make him “terrible” at work. make.

“Tom (sic) will be the only announcer fined by the league for criticizing an official lmao,” one wrote. “Considering that Tom is doing his best, if you just make it clear, that's actually a pretty significant thing to take away.”

Another chimed in, writing, “Wait, so he's a broadcaster but can't go into any facility other than the Raiders and watch practice?” Announcers are constantly telling us what they saw in practice. And he can't attend broadcast meetings?

“That doesn't make any sense at all. He was already a mediocre broadcaster and this thing just makes it harder.”

“That makes him a terrible commentator,” agreed a third. “If you are not allowed to criticize coaches, players or teams in general, it is impossible to be objective or interesting.”

“Brady might as well not prepare or talk during the football broadcast,” another chimed in. “All he can do is just show up at the stadium, walk around the field during pre-game warm-ups and live off his fame and his looks.”

Other social media users acknowledged that the restrictions would significantly hinder Brady

“Too many rules and restrictions.” “He won't be very good in the dressing room – at all,” agreed one.

Many others claimed there was “no point” in Brady staying in the locker room if he didn’t have the same freedom as other commentators.

“I can't really understand what's the point of him still working on Fox,” one said, before another added: “Okay so take him off TV then what's the point?”

“So what should he talk about? The weather?” asked a third.

Brady's deal to take a 10 percent stake in the team – which he split down the middle with his business partner Tom Wagner – has been on hold over the past 17 months due to concerns from other NFL owners.

Many claimed there was “no point” for Brady staying in the locker room if he didn’t have freedom

But according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Brady received official approval from his current co-owners in the league this week.

The 47-year-old's minority stake in Las Vegas also confirms the end of his playing career, as active players are barred from investing in or owning NFL teams due to the collective bargaining agreement.

Despite hanging up his cleats over 18 months ago, he has been frequently linked with a return to the field, most recently with the Miami Dolphins.

Brady's Raiders deal will now put those rumors to rest as he focuses on his new chapter as a former player.