NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson is expressing regret over a playful comment he made about Tom Brady‘s broadcasting debut … saying despite it being meant as a joke, it was uncalled for nonetheless.
The moment happened when Hanson poked fun at TB12’s call of Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey‘s potential NFL record-tying field goal attempt during Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns — a kick that soared between the uprights, but was negated due to a delay of game penalty.
Scott Hanson did not think Tom Brady was excited enough for Brandon Aubrey’s 71-yard field goal attempt.
Aubrey just hit from 66 but it was called off due to a delay of game. The Cowboys decided against the 71-yard try after the time-out.pic.twitter.com/EEHr1bWnRn
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Hanson seemingly felt the seven-time Super Bowl champ needed to bring more energy with his reaction on the mic … ’cause when he recapped the play on his own broadcast, he said, “Oh come on. Brady has gotta get more excited than that in the booth.”
It was just a brief snippet of Brady’s debut … so some felt it was too mean, while others understood it wasn’t meant to be taken seriously.
Given the mixed reactions, Hanson set the record straight on Monday … explaining he meant no harm with the jab — and insisted he’s pulling for the legendary quarterback to thrive in his new gig.
“This was unfair & inconsiderate by me,” Hanson said on X. “Yes, I was saying it tongue in cheek — but I didn’t calculate how it may come across. @TomBrady, I apologize.”
“I promise I am rooting you on in this new venture!”
Brady now has one game under his belt … and he’ll be Fox’s No. 1 commentator for years to come.