Ryen Russillo praises Tom Brady for ‘being critical in a way where it’s not nasty’ in Fox booth

Tom Brady has considerably improved each season as an analyst for Fox Sports, and this year appears to be no different.

During the Chargers-Bills broadcast on Sunday, Brady became the most high-profile commentator to highlight Los Angeles's offensive shortcomings. As the Chargers puked up a 16-point performance to move to 0-3, Brady hammered the team repeatedly from the booth.

The criticism showed just how broken the team's offense may, but also showcased Brady's improvements as a game analyst, as noted by Ryen Russillo on a Monday episode of his podcast .

"That's what I thought was just brilliant about Brady on that broadcast," Russillo said. "He let every one of us know he was just disgusted with what they were doing on offense, but it never felt nasty. But it still felt like a more critical way that was entertaining, which I think some guys never get to in that spot."

The Chargers were supposed to take a step forward under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, but instead have regressed. The heralded 28-year-old quarterback Justin Herbert has more interceptions than touchdowns and is tipping from polarizing toward unpopular among analysts.

Rather than going on a rant intended to go viral or prove his superiority, Brady relentlessly pointed out poor play-calling and decision-making from McDaniel and Herbert, respectively. Along the way, Russillo noted, Brady also didn't hesitate to praise Herbert's physical ability. The fair, nuanced critique helped viewers understand the Chargers' struggles and why it is so disappointing.

"He is already the best at being critical in a way where it's not nasty," Russillo said. "Now, some guys will just not be critical. Or they give you the cliche, and you're like OK that's not going to happen. I actually would prefer somebody to be like, 'That's not going to work, what the f*ck are you doing?' I don't know if we'll ever get there in broadcasting. Certainly not on a network. But Brady's disdain for what the Chargers are on offense was so entertaining."

In recent seasons, ESPN's Troy Aikman has become known for letting the negativity fly . Audiences tend to appreciate this mentality because it shows commentators aren't worried about their relationships in the league or how colleagues view them. It is easy to see when analysts don't trust their judgment or know they may work in the league again. Brady is as respected and knowledgeable as anyone, which may make it easier for him to relax , trust his instincts, and be critical when it is called for.

Many assumed that once Brady learned the pacing of broadcasting, he would improve. That happened very quickly . Now, Brady is in the conversation for the best working game analyst. As Russillo notes, his ability to fairly dress down teams when they play poorly shows he is still getting better.