Tom Brady-Rob Gronkowski FOX controversy reignites as Micah Hyde revives rivalry
Former Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde has publicly criticized the presence of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in FOX's broadcast coverage of Bills games. Hyde cited the long-standing AFC East rivalry as the reason for his discomfort with the former Patriots stars covering his former team.
Why it matters
It illustrates the lingering intensity of professional sports rivalries and the challenges of transitioning former players into media roles.
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski’s FOX broadcast appearance during the Buffalo Bills’ Week 3 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers brought back memories of one of the NFL’s biggest rivalries. Former Bills safety Micah Hyde made his feelings clear about seeing the two former New England Patriots stars around Buffalo’s game.Hyde’s comments quickly grabbed attention because his frustration came from years of battles against the Patriots. Brady and Gronkowski spent much of their careers creating difficult moments for Buffalo, and their return to the Bills’ stadium reminded fans of that history. Bills veteran Micah Hyde opens up on Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski’s FOX roleDuring the Buffalo Plus podcast, Hyde explained why he did not enjoy seeing Brady and Gronkowski involved in the broadcast of the Bills’ Week 3 game on September 21, 2026.“Tom Brady calling Bills games, I’m not a fan of.
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