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Tom Brady has had quite a run in the spotlight this week, seamlessly weaving business, media, and personal revelations into his ongoing second act. The big headline is his return to Minneapolis for a dual showcase; as Fox Sports’ lead NFL analyst, he called the much-anticipated Week 10 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears on November 16, then pivoted directly into hosting the grand opening of his ninth CardVault by Tom Brady collectibles store at the Mall of America later that evening. This was more than just a celebrity ribbon-cutting—according to Marca, Brady’s presence makes Mall of America an anchor for his fast-expanding retail brand, which now boasts locations nationwide and strategically targets major sports hubs and tourist centers. Chris Costa, CardVault’s cofounder, described the opening as a significant milestone in Brady’s post-playing business portfolio. On social media, Brady teased the event with a wink and rallied Minnesota fans, underlining his calculated approach to mixing live sports broadcasting with hands-on entrepreneurship.
In business, the timing is crucial: CardVault now rides a surge in collectibles’ popularity, and with additional openings planned in Las Vegas, Sacramento, and California’s Bay Area, Brady is fully invested in building this brand. Hoping to blend his sports legacy with retail, he continues to leverage his ongoing Fox NFL role, equity stakes in the WNBA’s Aces, and English football powerhouse Birmingham City FC, all reflecting his drive to dominate far beyond the field.
Professionally, Brady’s performance as Fox’s lead analyst is still scrutinized, especially since replacing Greg Olsen. Awful Announcing reports on Brady’s efforts to mentor new booth arrivals like Drew Brees, publicly offering lighthearted advice and cautioning Brees against reading social media responses. His own adaptation to the booth has steadily improved after a rocky initial season, but critics still weigh Fox’s $375 million investment against his analytical depth and star power.
Publicly, Brady has also laid bare the “real traits” behind his historic success, telling Marca the formula is all about relentless routine, daily intention, and self-sacrifice. He says his greatness came not from rare gifts but from an obsessive work ethic and willingness to take pay cuts so teams could build champions—an ethos he now applies to business and family.
On social media, he stays connected, recently sharing advice before Brees’ broadcast debut and making news with a playful presence at Raiders games, as seen on Instagram. Finally, for fans hoping for an NFL comeback, he squashed those rumors in People and AOL, confirming instead his excitement to make a global return on the field in Saudi Arabia’s Fanatics Flag Football Classic next spring, but making clear that his pro football days are officially in the past.
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