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Announcing Legend Bruce Buffer Makes Opinion On Terry Bradshaw Clear

Originally posted on The Spun | By Kameron Duncan | Last updated Jan 15, 2025 2:37 PM ET

Since the network's first season covering the league, Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw has been a part of the NFL on FOX.

Bradshaw, along with Howie Long and Jimmie Johnson, has been a familiar face for NFL fans around the country for over three decades.

The Pittsburgh Steeler legend has come under fire in recent seasons for a number of on-air stumbles, including an awkward moment with co-host Rob Gronkowski this year.

Some have called for Bradshaw to step away from the analyst's desk at the age of 76, but one of the greatest announcers of all time sees things differently.

“The new world does not come from the world that I come from, I’m sorry to say. It is not as tough as when we grew up,” said UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer, according to the Mirror.

“It’s different with all respect to what they go through. We get back to the fact that people are looking to get famous and rich with no talent, doing things that are out of the ordinary, but society’s taking a different turn. We’re living in a different space.

So, God bless the Bradshaws and God bless the Michael Strahans of this world for keeping up what truly is to me, the way things should be done; straightforward, honest and narrow.”

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 30: FOX Football analyst Terry Bradshaw visits the sidelines before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions on December 30, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

Buffer explained that, in his opinion, analysts like Bradshaw and Strahan can speak from a place of authority because of how long and how well they played.

“We’re talking about years of experience, years of reps, years of hard work," he added.

"Today’s society, I get back to it and I don’t mean to disrespect it, okay. Because as long as you’re a good person and you’re not hurting anybody, do what you got to do. But if you’re out to hurt somebody, you’re not going to get my respect.”

Strahan was also criticized this season for not placing his hand on his heart while the National Anthem played, despite coming from a military family and advocating for veterans throughout his career.

Bradshaw and Strahan will continue to cover NFL games through the Super Bowl this season on FOX, while Buffer will be in the octagon this weekend for the heavily-anticipated UFC 311.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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