Bradshaw and Gronkowski share awkward exchange on Fox NFL pregame show
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The short version
- Rob Gronkowski praised Trey McBride as the NFL's best tight end on Fox's pregame show
- Terry Bradshaw asked about McBride despite the praise, then said he was setting up Gronkowski
- Michael Strahan joked about the exchange on the panel
- Some fans criticized Bradshaw on social media, while others defended him
A confusing on-air moment between Terry Bradshaw and Rob Gronkowski during Fox's NFL coverage drew mixed reactions from viewers.
An unusual exchange between Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw and former tight end Rob Gronkowski unfolded during Fox Sports' NFL pregame coverage ahead of the Arizona Cardinals' Week 3 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
Gronkowski had been complimentary of Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, calling him the best tight end in the NFL right now, and also noted quarterback Jacoby Brissett's steady production. Bradshaw then asked why Gronkowski was not discussing McBride, apparently missing the earlier comments.
When fellow panelist Michael Strahan and others pointed out that Gronkowski had already praised McBride, Bradshaw said he had been setting up his colleague for the remark. Strahan responded by calling it a "brilliant mind."
The moment drew criticism from some viewers on social media, with several suggesting Bradshaw should step away from his analyst role and others describing his on-air segments as difficult to watch. A few commenters defended Bradshaw, with one arguing that Gronkowski's own delivery is often unclear.
Bradshaw remains a longtime fixture on Fox's NFL coverage and is regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history from his Pittsburgh Steelers playing career.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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