Sunday will mark the pinnacle of sports in the United States, with New Orleans hosting the highly anticipated Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The matchup will be broadcast on FOX, featuring none other than seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady calling the game from the booth. As a member of the Las Vegas Raiders ownership group, Brady finds himself balancing multiple roles.
When asked about his rooting interest for the game, Brady candidly remarked, “Well, I’m broadcasting the game, so I don’t really have a rooting interest per se,” according to Pro Football Talk. “The only thing I root for in these situations are great games. I will say if the Chiefs win, I will be very happy for them. What they’ve achieved is unmatched, and I think that’s cool because people always hated on us for so many years.”
He continued, “There’s an excellence that I appreciate about people who are excelling at a high level because you understand the commitment it takes for them to do what they’re doing. To not cheer for excellence in this country is beyond me. It’s incredible to see this team withstand all the adversities they’ve faced, not just this season or last, but over multiple years; they just plowed on without distraction. They’ve continued to push forward and win a lot of games… It’s going to be a terrific game because there’s a lot on the line for both teams.”
While Brady champions excellence, it may be a bittersweet moment if the Chiefs emerge victorious, as it would narrow the gap between him and Patrick Mahomes even further.
