Every wonder how a former NFL star like Tom Brady transitions from the field to the broadcast booth? It's sometimes a difficult journey feeling comfortable on air, but it's worth its weight in rewards for the chosen few. And it pays off for both sides.

"From Troy Aikman to Terry Bradshaw to Rob Gronkowski to Brady, Fox has pursued NFL on-air talent, on the studio and game analyst side, that has reached a certain level of sports fame in the United States. The star-driven model continues to help engage viewers. Last season, Fox enjoyed its best NFL ratings since 2015, averaging 25.3 million viewers for its Sunday national windows."

From Brady to Brees, an inside look at how Fox Sports develops on-air talent