TERRY Bradshaw gave a stern warning to Fox NFL colleague Howie Long after receiving a compliment from Michael Strahan.
The live TV sequence occurred during the Week 6 edition of the hit program Fox NFL Sunday.
The show featured Bradshaw, Strahan, Long, Jimmy Johnson, host Curt Menafee, and Los Angeles Rams star quarterback Matthew Stafford.
The Pro Bowler appeared on the program due to the Rams’ being on the bye week.
After Stafford’s opinion concerning the Detroit Lions-Dallas Cowboys matchup, Bradshaw gave him praise while subtly shading Strahan.
“Did you not notice how Matthew Stafford is perfect for this show? … He got to the point and delivered it in 20 seconds. Not a minute. 20 seconds,” Bradshaw said.
The Pittsburgh Steelers appeared to mock Strahan’s long takes on the show.
Strahan responded, seemingly calling out Bradshaw’s personality.
“You know what else he’s perfect about? [Stafford’s] very nice and considerate of the other people on the show,” the New York Giants icon said.
Strahan then gave a compliment to Bradshaw, asking him, “Did you lose some weight? Look at you.”
“I haven’t lost enough.,” Bradshaw answered.
As he was beginning to give out his take about the NFL game, Long talked over him and appeared to remark about his weight.
But Bradshaw wanted no part of Long stealing his on-air commentary.
“Howie I’m talking right now!” the 76-year-old said to the NFL Hall of Famer Long.
The Raiders legend Long then said, “My god,” after he got scolded by Bradshaw.
And Strahan was in hysterics over the sequence.
Johnson returned to Fox NFL Sunday after a two-week absence.
He missed Week 4 and Week 5 as Rob Gronkowski filled his spot at the end of the set.
Johnson won two Super Bowls as head coach of the Cowboys.
He saw them lose 47-9 to the Lions at their AT&T Stadium home on Sunday.
The Cowboys head to their Week 7 bye with a 3-3 record.
They will go on the road in Week 8 to face the San Francisco 49ers.
