Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady (Photo via FOX Sports)
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt had a hysterical exchange during the pre-game show for the Dallas Cowboys-New York Giants Thanksgiving game on Thursday.

The 47-year-old Tom Brady got to call his first NFL Thanksgiving game as an analyst on Thursday, a 27-20 Dallas victory at AT&T Stadium. Brady is in the first season of a 10-year, $375 million deal he signed with FOX in 2022.

During the pre-game show, Brady relived his first completed NFL pass in the New England Patriots’ 2000 Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions. A six-year completion to Rod Rutledge in garbage time.

Burkhardt teased Tom Brady by reminding the seven-time Super Bowl champion that his next pass attempt nearly resulted in a pick-six. Brady shot back with, “You were supposed to skip that part.”

The Patriots put Brady in to relieve Drew Bledsoe after a tough outing. He completed one of three passes in the game. The Lions cruised to a 34-9 victory over the visiting Pats in the first season of the Brady-Bill Belichick era.

Brady hardly played in his rookie year, but 2000 marked the only losing season for the Patriots during Brady’s 20-year run with the organization. The Patriots went on to win nine AFC Championships and six Super Bowls with Brady behind center.

Tom Brady Continues To Improve As An Analyst

The legendary NFL quarterback received immense criticism for his performance in the broadcast booth in the early stages of career with FOX. Brady appeared nervous, uncomfortable and unsure what to say during games.

But the five-time Super Bowl MVP has gotten a lot better over time, providing real energy and quality analysis despite having to follow strict rules as a broadcaster (now that he’s part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders).

That bodes well for everyone, especially the fans, since Brady and the FOX crew will broadcast Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Feb. 9.

Kansas City Chiefs President Forced To Address Rumors That Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Relationship Is Just A “Marketing Strategy” For The Team

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
There’s a conspiracy theory for just about everything, including bizarre ones relating to the highly publicized relationship between Grammy Award-winning singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

The three-time Super Bowl champion has been in a relationship with Taylor Swift for over a year. Their rumored romance was confirmed when Swift attended the Chiefs’ Week 3, 2023 home game against the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.

Kelce’s romance with Swfit has been a giant win for the Chiefs and the NFL, too. She has brought plenty more attention to the NFL and contributed to the Chiefs’ skyrocketing popularity worldwide.

Naturally, conspiracy theorists believe the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance is simply a marketing ploy to help the Chiefs and the league. But Chiefs president Mark Donovan finally addressed the ridiculous rumor during an appearance on NBC’s “Squawk Box” program:

“I’d love to say that it was a marketing strategy, but it is an authentic relationship. And we’re happy to have it, and it’s been nothing but good for us.

I think the best thing I can say about the whole relationship and the impact it’s had on us is, Taylor Swift is an authentic member of the Kansas City Chiefs kingdom. She’s an authentic fan and that matters to our fans and our fan base and to matters to us and we try to respect that.”