Getty Tom Brady participates in practice ahead of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on March 20, 2026. When Tina Fey talks about the best hosts in “Saturday Night Live” history, one name still stands out years later — Tom Brady . Speaking during a recent appearance at The History Talks event in Philadelphia on April 18, Fey reflected on working with the former New England Patriots quarterback and explained why athletes like Brady often thrive in the high-pressure