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Is it Monday Yet? Brady's back

Email|Link|Comments (11) Posted by Chris Forsberg, Boston.com Staff August 19, 2009 07:25 AM

ESPN today unveiled the first of four new commercials under its "Is It Monday Yet?" umbrella in advance of a new season of Monday Night Football.

The clip to the right, dubbed "Brady's Back," doesn't actually feature the Patriots quarterback, but should resonate with fans in New England as the regular-season opener against the Buffalo Bills on Monday, Sept. 14 approaches.

Here's more from an ESPN press release:

“Brady's Back” focuses on the monotony of a fan’s Monday working at a mall kiosk selling loop-de-loop airplanes. The fan recalls the many previous jobs he has lost (office employee, line cook, dental technician and waiter) while fantasizing about his ultimate dream job -- being the head coach of the New England Patriots and coaching quarterback Tom Brady. Just the thought of Brady returning to the lineup on Monday Night Football helps the fan get through yet another dull Monday.
Monday Night Football will kick off its 40th season with two-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady expected to make his highly-anticipated return to the field when the Patriots host wide receiver Terrell Owens and the Buffalo Bills in the first game of a nationally televised ESPN doubleheader on Monday, Sept. 14. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. with ESPN’s new commentator team of Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Ron Jaworski, followed by the San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders in a matchup of AFC West rivals at 10:15 p.m.

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11 comments so far...

halarious!

Posted by joe August 19, 09 08:00 AM

Great commercial especially the "cutoff sleeves" segment.

By the way, is it 9:00 a.m. yet? My clock says it's before 8:00. ;-)

Posted by Dawn August 19, 09 08:06 AM

Hoodie!

Posted by Bungeeman August 19, 09 09:11 AM

another lame commercial from the E$PN ( Entertaninment Sports Prostitution Network).

Posted by Jay Glazer August 19, 09 10:30 AM

Are you kidding Jay? That's the ONLY good thing about ESPN is the commercials.

Posted by clark August 19, 09 11:37 AM

Jay, you are wrong or don't have a sense of humor or have something against ESPN. Their commercials are great.

Posted by Reggie August 19, 09 12:11 PM

"...because it looks awesome."
Good one. ESPN promotion/production again shines much brighter than their rumor mongering disguised as "reporting".

But in fairness, I did enjoy ESPN's Chris Carter's refreshingly adamant criticism of his former team's handling of the latest chapter in the Favre all-about-me fest. Worth googling if you missed it.

Posted by mikeinNH August 19, 09 12:32 PM

Jay, I think the part with the dentist is great. I've had a lot of jobs in my life! I like your show also.

Posted by Bungeeman August 19, 09 02:59 PM

I think its funny the players on the sidleine arent real, the numbers i could clearly make out were 45,15,30, and none of those are on the roster, # 45 is the only one which Rob Ninkovich wears however # 45 is clearly black in this video , when Rob Ninkovich is not. Im guessing those are extras , and not actual patriots players ?

Posted by Mikey Vandalism August 19, 09 04:09 PM

My prayers have been answered! Now I can watch Monday Night Football with the sound on. Jaws, Chucky and Mike. Intelligent football commentary! Great line up.

Posted by Bungeeman August 19, 09 04:28 PM

"I cut the sleeves off because it looks cool,get your head it the game" lol,hilarious

Posted by Peter Hilaire August 23, 09 01:05 AM

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