Football followers extremely regard the broadcasting tandem of Greg Olsen and Kevin Burkhardt. They completed fourth out of 17 tandems in Awful Announcing’s NFL announcers survey. Though, the way forward for their partnership is up within the air due to Tom Brady’s impending arrival as FOX Sports’ coloration commentator throughout NFL video games.

Brady has introduced becoming a member of the community after signing a ten-year, $375 million contract. Initially, he was scheduled to start out through the 2023 season. However, he took the 12 months off to spend extra time together with his household, particularly his three youngsters.

As for Olsen, his future with FOX Sports stays unsure. Though the previous tight finish is not bothered in regards to the seven-time Super Bowl champion becoming a member of their ranks.

In his current look on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast, Greg Olsen shared with host Jimmy Traina:

“We’re gonna keep doing us, whatever team I’m on next year, whatever my future holds, wherever I am, so be it. I’m on the record about how much I respect Tom. I understand the situation.”

“He’s the greatest football player of all time. I get it. I understand what we all signed up for, but it is not going to alter one thing we do… all we’ve done is continue to deliver, and the ratings and all metrics show it.”

Burkhardt and Olsen coated NFL video games collectively for 2 seasons, getting rave opinions from followers. Olsen’s insights in each play make him one of many trade’s high broadcast analysts.

But of their temporary interval as a broadcast tandem, they’ve coated Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. They are additionally slated to provide life to the protection of the Divisional Round sport between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers.

What will occur to Greg Olsen?

With Tom Brady changing into lead NFL analyst, Greg Olsen’s profession is at a crossroads. FOX Sports might retain him however pair him with one other play-by-play accomplice. They would possibly seemingly sort out “B-game” coverages if that is the case.

Olsen may switch to a different community or begin different media platforms like podcasts or content material creation. His impeccable data of the sport’s intricacies may additionally make a training profession doable.

USA Today reported that Greg Olsen earns round $10 million as FOX Sports’ lead analyst. That quantity interprets to $50 million at some point of his contract. However, getting demoted to the quantity two workforce may imply a lower in his potential earnings to $3 million yearly.

Olsen’s NFL profession spanned 14 seasons, enjoying for the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, and Seattle Seahawks. He is a two-time Second Team All-Pro member and a three-time Pro Bowler. The former Miami Hurricane completed his profession with 742 receptions, 8,683 yards, and 60 touchdowns.