Although Tom Brady has retired from professional football, his competitive spirit remains strong, especially when it comes to defending the sport’s elite athletes. In a recent appearance on the Impaulsive podcast, Brady directly addressed Logan Paul’s claims about his own athletic abilities, drawing a clear line between viral wrestling stunts and championship-level football. The discussion happened as both prepared for their participation in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Disputing Paul’s Wrestling Skills as Compared to NFL Talent
During the podcast, Logan Paul pointed to his acrobatic moves in WWE as evidence of his athletic skill. However, Brady was skeptical and quickly dismissed Paul’s comparison. When Paul asked whether NFL stars such as Saquon Barkley could perform wrestling-style flips, Brady said, “It’s cute,” referring to Paul’s athleticism. He added,
“I love WWE, it’s very cute, but honestly, this is like real football. This is real competition.”
Brady Sets Expectations for the Upcoming Match in Saudi Arabia
Brady further emphasized the high-caliber athletes Paul will face on March 21 at the Kingdom Arena, mentioning NFL stars like Barkley and Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson. Brady’s comments made it clear that the level of competition in the upcoming flag football event will be intense, contrasting with Paul’s wrestling background.
Super Bowl and Pro Bowl Spotlight NFL Athleticism
Recent NFL competitions such as Super Bowl LX and the 2026 Pro Bowl have showcased the speed and physicality of professional football, even in non-contact formats like flag football. The NFC’s 66-52 comeback victory over the AFC at the Pro Bowl highlighted this with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens earning Offensive MVP honors, proving that NFL athletes maintain a distinct edge in speed and skill.
Brady Expresses Concern Over Paul’s Readiness
Brady admitted to feeling “actually a little worried” for Paul ahead of the Saudi Arabia event. Despite Paul’s experience playing high school football, Brady made it clear that the veteran players, including “White Chocolate” and others, will not go easy on him during the competition. This warning underscores the serious level of play expected at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.
Tom Brady cooks Logan Paul calling his athleticism “cute” compared to NFL players 😭 pic.twitter.com/OZWYxJmR8f
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) February 11, 2026
