Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski spent years rewriting NFL history together, first with the New England Patriots, then with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now they’re teammates again, trading playbooks for microphones on FOX’s broadcast desk. But on Sunday, it wasn’t game strategy that made headlines. It was Brady’s brutal honesty.

Sports journalist Henry McKenna shared the moment on X, quoting Brady’s jab at Gronkowski: “11 years with him and I never once saw him take a note in the meeting room.” Tom Brady ROASTING Rob Gronkowski on the FOX broadcast’.

Brady’s comment highlighted the stark contrast between the two. He was the meticulous planner, always studying film and taking notes. Gronkowski, in classic fashion, leaned on raw talent and instinct. Yet despite their differences, they built one of the most dominant partnerships in NFL history.

Before joining FOX as broadcasters, quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski built one of the most successful partnerships in the league’s history. Brady’s sharp passing and Gronkowski’s size and instincts helped them win big games and change how offenses played. Their trust came from years of hard work, big moments, and championship pressure.

They played 141 games together. Brady threw to Gronkowski 620 times, gaining 9,275 yards and scoring 93 touchdowns. They won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, and added a fourth title with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Even off the field, their chemistry hasn’t faded. Whether it’s a quick joke or a smooth exchange on camera, their timing still clicks, just like it did on game day. And if you thought this was their first playful moment on camera, think again.

Not the first Brady roast

This wasn’t the first time Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski joked around on live TV. Just last week on FOX’s coverage of the Giants vs. Commanders game, they showed off their classic back-and-forth.

Gronkowski had just started his full-time role on Fox NFL Sunday, joining the pregame crew alongside Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan, and Jay Glazer. Meanwhile, Brady has some experience in this field. With cameras rolling, Brady wasted no time taking a jab at his former teammate.

“I’m glad Gronk was on time today,” he cracked. ”Usually the first few weeks of the season are a little off, but I’m glad he was here early.” Gronkowski didn’t hesitate to clap back.

He looked straight into the camera and quipped, “Always coming after me.” It was a moment that captured exactly why FOX has bet big on their chemistry.

This on-air teasing also underscored how their personalities have become part of their brands. Gronkowski earlier joked about Brady’s strict diet and ageless appearance, once telling him, ”You’re 12 years older than me and you’re kinda looking younger than me. Whatever you’re doing is working.” They come together to turn pregame analysis into more of a friendly shootout.

Their teasing on camera reflects how they were in the locker room, where Brady’s discipline and Gronk’s laid-back style balanced each other perfectly. Together, they formed one of the most unstoppable duos on the field.