The NFL hype machine is already on overload and the schedule for the season hasn't even dropped.
That comes Wednesday, but in the meantime, the league in all its wisdom has decided to whet the appetites of Browns fans by announcing the team's home opener on Sept. 8 will be against the Dallas Cowboys at 4:25 p.m. and will be aired by the Fox Network.
Never one to miss a hype opportunity it will represent the regular season debut of everyone's favorite quarterback (not mine), Tom Brady as an NFL analyst.
Will the luminescent smile translate?
Can Brady communicate in terms beyond locker room cliches?
Is dude worth the $375 million Fox is paying for his mere presence and expertise over 10 years on their No. 1 commentary booth?
Yeah, I don't know either, but let's face it, it's good work if you can get it. And, of course, there's going to be an odd man out. In this case, that's Greg Olsen , who is often on point, very insightful and shows not only knowledge of the game, but also isn't a stiff personality wise.
What awaits Brady? No one knows, but I give you the cautionary tale of former Dallas quarterback Tony Romo , who was the darling of the NFL commentary class for years, but has met with much scorn in recent seasons.
It could be worse than any roast he had to deal with on Netflix if Brady isn't careful.
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Tom Brady broadcasting first NFL regular season game in Browns-Cowboys
