Josh Allen reportedly has no issue with Tom Brady after his use of an offensive term to describe his play when discussing the Buffalo Bills quarterback, insiders have claimed
Josh Allen hasn’t got his feathers ruffled by Tom Brady using an offensive term when discussing his early play in the NFL. It’s reported that Allen knows the legendary QB meant no insult despite raising eyebrows with his commentary of the Buffalo Bills star.
While providing commentary on the Bills’ commanding victory over Seattle Seahawks, Brady lauded Allen’s progress, particularly in decision-making. Yet he used an ableist slur live on air when referring to Allen’s rookie playing style, commenting: “Sometimes he plays like a spaz like a grade-schooler on a sugar high.”
The choice of words drew a gasp from NFL fans, with reports now claiming Brady was unaware of how offensive the word could be perceived. The Daily Mail also states that Allen took no offense to Brady’s televised opinion.
An insider close to Allen revealed: “Josh knows about the comment and is not bothered by it at all. He’s good with Tom and they are not in a negative place with each other. Josh would shake Tom’s hand right now if they were in the same room. It is all good.”
Allen and Brady share a strong bond, having faced each other on the field multiple times and even participating in a charity golf game alongside Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes.
Brady’s commentary skills have been criticised several times during his first year as a commentator, after he inked a 10-year contract with FOX Sports worth $375 million (£280 million), where he calls one game per week during the regular season and is set to be the colour commentator for this year’s Super Bowl.
At 47, Brady is the highest earner in the sports media industry, having retired from his playing career after the 2022 season – a career that has cemented him as the undisputed greatest of all time.
Allen’s Bills secured a significant victory over the Seahawks in Seattle, improving their record to 6-2 and dominating the AFC East – they’re now four games ahead of their closest rivals.
