The reward may come in the form of playing sports or in the NFL as an adult, but it may also pave the way for a career in sports and NFL broadcasting. Many NFL players retire onto the broadcast booth or studio following their careers in the field. The most recent example is Drew Brees, who, after deciding to pursue a career in sports, might become the NBC Sports studio analyst.
Ramiro RomoRamiro Romo is a former American expert football quarterback that has played 13 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Eastern Illinois Panthers and won the Walter Payton Award in 2001. Romo joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003, leading them to four postseason appearances and Pro Bowl honors. After retiring following the 2016 season due to a preseason back injury, he joined CBS Sports as the network's primary color analyst for its NFL telecasts, replacing Phil Simms, who was shifted into the studio as an analyst for The NFL Today.
Troy AikmanTroy Kenneth Aikman is a former American professional football quarterback who played for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League for 12 seasons. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008. In addition, Aikman served as an NFL on Fox color commentator from 2001 until 2021, and has worked as a color commentator for Monday Night Football since 2022-the longest tenured announcer pairing in NFL history.
Richard Joseph Gannon Richard Joseph Gannon is a former American professional football quarterback who played 18 seasons in the NFL. He formerly played with the Washington Redskins, Kansas City Chiefs, and Oakland Raiders. After injuring his shoulders in the last two seasons, he retired before the 2005 season and then pursued a career in sports broadcasting. He has worked as a sports analyst with CBS until this present 2020 season of the NFL.
Jason WittenJason Witten is a former American professional football tight end who had played his seventeen-year career with the Dallas Cowboys. Currently, he is the head football coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas. Witten played college football for the University of Tennessee, and during his time in the NFL, was considered one of the greatest tight ends of all time-second in all-time career receptions and receiving yards.
The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the ...
Read MoreThe TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide.
From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more.
The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics.
We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects.
We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.
Read Less
Start a Conversation
Post comment