“Never Let Myself Lose the Battle”: NFL Fans Spare a Thought for Greg Olsen Over 70 Percent Salary Cut

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Armaan Gupta

Feb 22, 2023 | 5:37 AM EST

“Never Let Myself Lose the Battle”: NFL Fans Spare a Thought for Greg Olsen Over 70 Percent Salary Cut

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Armaan Gupta

Feb 22, 2023 | 5:37 AM EST

Losing out on your job sucks, right? Being on the sidelines for someone new is enough to make anyone’s blood boil. Well, except if your replacement is none other than Tom Brady. NFL fans are rallying in support of Greg Olsen. Olsen is one of the leading football analysts for Fox Network.

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There has been a massive uproar after news broke that his salary will be cut by over 70 percent as a result of Tom Brady joining the network next season. Olsen, who currently makes $10 million per year, will be moved to the B-team of Fox Network. This will lead to a significant decrease in his salary to just $3 million.

Fans rally behind Greg Olsen

This unprecedented pay cut has caused fans to take to social media to show their support for Olsen. Despite the sudden salary cut, Olsen remains positive and determined to continue his work as an analyst. Whether he continues with Fox Network, however, is yet to be seen.

FOX's Greg Olsen says that he’s not going to “roll over and die” if Tom Brady attempts to take his spot on the broadcasting booth.
"Never let myself lose the battle."
Olsen’s salary will be reduced from $10M to $3M once Brady begins his broadcasting career on the network. pic.twitter.com/sDdh5iTV1e
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 20, 2023

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Fans have come out in droves to support Olsen since the news of his contract broke. Especially since Olsen has been a favourite amongst fans.

As this fan said:

Olsen is pretty damn good. I’m not sure Brady will be as good.
— Gerry Mahoney (@GerryMahoney) February 20, 2023

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This fan asked Olsen to sue Fox for prioritising Tom Brady’s contract over his.

He should attempt sueing, that was never on his contract saying that if someone like brady started broadcasting, it would cut his deal
— LAMAR FOR 2023 MVP (@YtZappala) February 20, 2023

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Fans were full of support for Olsen:

Greg Olsen is amazing. It would be a shame if they did this.
— Josh Milhollin (@josh8milhollin) February 20, 2023

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Rightfully so. Imagine losing 70% of your salary and your position, not because you did anything wrong, but because your employer decided to hire some other guy.
— JO-SHiesty (@Josh_Fleeks) February 20, 2023

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This fan even suggested a combination of Fox’s top analysts to work alongside Brady, i.e., Tony Romo and Greg Olsen alongside Brady.

As the biggest brady fan, i love to hear this. I hope its the three of them
— Alex 🏴‍☠️ (@aerwolf7) February 21, 2023

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Brady’s future in the booth

Tom Brady signed a mammoth $375 Million deal with Fox Sports last year, which would see the legendary QB join Fox as an analyst after his retirement. Brady, of course, has been all over the news with his announcement about retiring earlier this month. With his post-retirement life in full swing, Brady now looks to turn to his next endeavour in the commentary booth.

Brady’s addition to the Fox Sports team is a major coup for the network. As one of the most successful players in NFL history, Brady brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the broadcast booth. He is also one of the most popular and recognizable players in the league, which is sure to bring in a wider audience for Fox Sports.

Brady will join the booth in 2024, and we can’t wait to see him take to the analyst part of his career!

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Armaan Gupta is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Media and Communication from a prestigious university. Gupta's love for football spans different leagues, from NFL to College Football to XFL. He is particularly drawn to the San Francisco 49ers' playing style, which he finds inspiring. With his humorous and engaging writing style, Gupta enjoys crafting off-court pieces for fans. His recent article, “What a Blessing”: NFL World Reacts to Patrick Mahomes’ Wife Brittany’s Emotional Message” resonated with readers and garnered significant attention. Gupta is also an avid player himself, with a passion for basketball, soccer, and more. When he's not analyzing football stats or studying game footage, Gupta can be found playing the harmonica or shooting hoops on a basketball court. Due to his witty humor and conversational style, Gupta loves to write off-court pieces for fans. His recent article, “What a Blessing”: NFL World Reacts to Patrick Mahomes’ Wife Brittany’s Emotional Message” was among the top pieces. He’s himself a dedicated player on the ground and plays Basketball, Soccer, and more. When he isn’t digging into the depths of nerdy stats and football footage, Gupta will either be at a basketball court or playing the harmonica.

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