Terry Bradshaw, the legendary fourtime Super Bowl champion and longtime Fox NFL Sunday analyst, is once again at the center of debate after another broadcasting gaffe sparked renewed calls for his retirement.
At 77, the former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback has been a fixture in NFL commentary for decades, but recent onair stumbles have left many viewers questioning whether it’s time for him to step away from live television.
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The most recent misstep occurred during pregame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers game on Saturday night, where Bradshaw appeared confused.
During a discussion about star pass rusher Micah Parsons’ seasonending ACL injury, Bradshaw suggested that Packers quarterback Jordan Love would be happy about the loss – even though both players are on the same team and that Love would almost certainly be disappointed by Parsons’ absence.
Viewers were quick to voice their frustration, with many taking to social media to express disbelief at what they saw.
Bradshaw‘s struggles have become a recurring topic this season, with fans pointing to a series of past errors that range from misidentifying players to drifting into incoherent tangents. Earlier this month, he bewildered audiences by veering off-topic during a preview of the Bills-Steelers game.
Instead of discussing the matchup, he launched into a long story about airport security and panic over forgotten identification, only managing to connect it back to the game after several minutes. Moments like these have fueled discussions about whether age and other factors may be affecting his performance on air.
Should Bradshaw step down?
Despite the mounting criticism, Bradshaw remains under contract at Fox NFL Sunday and shows no signs of stepping away from the booth. Co-host Curt Menefee recently joked that it would “take a hearse” to get him off the show, highlighting Bradshaw‘s commitment to the role even amid growing fan backlash.
However, the debate over his continued presence has intensified, with some viewers and analysts arguing that repeated mistakes are beginning to overshadow his insight and legacy as a player.
Some fans have also expressed concern that live broadcasting requires a level of focus and clarity that Bradshaw may no longer consistently deliver. With NFL Sunday being one of the most-watched programs in sports broadcasting, errors like misidentifying players or confusing situations are amplified and quickly become trending topics on social media.
These recurring incidents have left a segment of the audience questioning whether the four-time Super Bowl winner should prioritize stepping down gracefully before the mistakes become more serious.
For now, Bradshaw‘s legacy as one of the NFL’s most iconic figures remains intact. Yet as scrutiny grows louder, the question of when, or if, he should step away from live broadcasting continues to spark heated debate among fans and commentators alike.
Only time will tell if the network will reevaluate his role or continue to trust the veteran with NFL Sunday coverage despite the controversy.
