They say that when you start to age, the mind is possibly the first thing to slow down. Unfortunately, that may be the case for Terry Bradshaw.
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The former Pittsburgh Steeler and four-time Super Bowl champion has always been known for his colorful personality. But at 76, some believe that Bradshaw has lost his edge as a broadcaster and analyst.
Just before his former franchise officially announced the signing of Aaron Rodgers, Bradshaw had voiced his grievances, labeling the entire idea as a “joke“. He suggested that Rodgers should “stay in California and go somewhere and chew on bark and whisper to the gods.” His comments sparked confusion as well as quite a lot of criticism.
According to NFL Hall of Famer and former Minnesota Viking, Cris Carter, Bradshaw’s opinions are nothing more than an indicator that “the game has passed him by.”
“Just because you won four Super Bowls as a quarterback, that don’t stop you from being criticized, and you can’t open [the] season criticize everyone. I think that it’s personal with Terry Bradshaw and Aaron Rodgers, so that’s getting in the way of his commentary and his expertise,” said Carter.
“He does a good job on Fox entertaining people, but no one is tuning into the pregame show to hear what Terry Bradshaw thinks,” he added, suggesting that Bradshaw has not made a single “interesting” point in the past “five to 10 years.”
In defense of Bradshaw, it’s worth noting that the former Steeler has been a part of Fox Sports and a co-host on Fox NFL Sunday for more than 30 years. The pregame show prominently features him in every broadcast. And it has been the most-watched program of its kind for the past three decades.
Seeing as Carter was also infamously fired from the same network, fans should be advised to take his criticisms with a grain of salt. Ironically enough, Rodgers seemed to have handled the situation with more grace than anyone else. The veteran quarterback was asked for his opinion on the perception of media coverage around his move to Pittsburgh.
“We’re standing on the backs of those guys, and it’s because of those guys, how they played and how they carried themselves, that we’re able to have this opportunity to still play this great game, to get paid really well to set ourselves up for our future,” said Rodgers. “So I’d love to get to know Terry on a deeper level if he’s open to it, and maybe we can go chew some bark or whatever the hell he’s talking about together.”
Rodgers also referred to Bradshaw as “an absolute legend” during a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. The newfound temporary face of the Steelers’ organization evidently has no interest in sparking a feud with one of the franchise’s most decorated legends.
As far as Carter is concerned, he won’t have to worry about Bradshaw being around for too much longer. The football legend recently announced that he is planning to retire following the conclusion of the 2029 Super Bowl.
