GREG Olsen opened up about his growing relationship with his Fox NFL replacement, Tom Brady.
This NFL season will be seven-time Super Bowl champion Brady’s first as a broadcaster for Fox Sports.
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New England Patriots icon Brady joins the network on a monster 10-year contract reportedly worth $375 million.
In doing so, he will take on Olsen’s role in the lead pairing alongside Kevin Burkhardt.
After three years and two Sports Emmy wins, Olsen will now join Joe Davis in the booth as the number two partnership.
But while some held a grudge against Brady for taking his place at the top, Olsen had only kind words for his colleague.
The two had the opportunity to get to know each other “over the last few months, spent a lot of time with him last week in Los Angeles at the seminar,” Olsen explained in an appearance on SI Media with Jimmy Traina.
“He’s been amazing. It was great to meet him in person.”
Olsen added that Brady “has been nothing but respectful and nothing but professional through all of this, which has been amazing, and I’ve tried to be that in return for him.
“I have no animosity or ill will toward Tom.
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“I think everyone is excited to see what it will be like, what his perspective will be, what his style will be.”
Always a team player, Olsen also sought to “be as much of a resource as possible” for Brady.
And as for Brady’s learning curve, Olsen again had nothing but praise for his colleague.
“I think he’s doing a great job picking people’s brains and getting people’s opinions, and obviously he’s got the best partner you could ask for, especially for someone who’s learning the industry in Kevin — which was my biggest advice,” he said. .
“I was like, ‘When all else fails, just ask Kevin and do what he says, because that’s what I’ve done for the last three years and it’s served me really well.’”
Burkhart has worked in sports media since 1999, joining Fox in 2013.
With Brady and Burkhardt now Fox’s top duo, and Olsen joining Davis, the network has had to take steps elsewhere to accommodate.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez will reportedly work alongside Adam Amin, with former linebacker Jon Vilma joining Kenny Albert, according to Atlético.
Finally, former defender Daryl Johnston will work alongside Kevin Kugler, while former forward Mark Schlereth will pair with Chris Myers.
Brady will head to Ohio for the first game of his new career, where he will call the Dallas Cowboys’ visit to the Cleveland Browns in Week 1 on September 8.
His season will end in New Orleans, where he will call Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.
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