Phil Simms has no intention of slowing down after his shocking ouster from NFL Today, but believes he’s more likely to have opportunities in broadcasting than others. ing.
When speaking with Front Office Sports this weekSims, who was dropped from CBS’ NFL Studios show along with Boomer Esiason on Monday as the show undergoes a cast overhaul with the additions of Matt Ryan and JJ Watt, said he would “love” to make another TV appearance. However, as FSO noted, “given his age and business situation,” the former Giants quarterback, 68, “questions whether that is realistic.”
“Of course, I’d be happy about that. But that’s not going to happen. You know that, and I know that,” said Sims, who worked for CBS Sports for 26 years.
The departures of Sims and Esiason sparked a debate in the sports media community about whether their age was factored into decision-making, as Michael Kay has publicly speculated.
“Boomer’s been there 22 years, Phil’s been there 26 years,” Kaye said Tuesday on ESPN Radio. According to the terrible announcement.
“I hope CBS fixes everything, because when you exclude men just because of their age, you’re getting yourself into trouble. Fire someone because of their age.” You cannot.”
The station parted ways with Esiason, who celebrated his 63rd birthday last month, but former Steelers coach Bill Cowher, 66, and host James Brown, 73, remain. , Kaye suggested CBS could be the subject of a rebuttal.
Rumors of a reorganization were first reported by former Post reporter Andrew Marchand in January, and Sims’ contract expired after CBS’ coverage of the 2024 Super Bowl in February.
Sims said at the time: “I don’t know what would happen if I didn’t go back to CBS. But I’m definitely going to continue working somewhere, somehow, whatever it is, with or in the NFL. Just saying, ‘Yes, I’m done. ” is not the case. I am retired. ”
sims Co-host of the podcast The Sims Complete “As people say, they’re always looking for the next guy,” the former Jets quarterback’s son Matt said Tuesday.
“I hear they like young guys too. OK…whatever the boss wants, that’s what they do. And I understand that,” the two-time Super Bowl champion said. Told.
With future radio guest appearances and podcasts planned, Sims will continue to provide NFL commentary as he enters this new phase of his career.
“There’s always a lot to talk about in the NFL, but I love talking about it. So I’m not going to stop. OK? I’m going to make a decision when I’m 80 years old.”
Mr. Sims joined CBS in 1998 and was a member of the lead broadcast team. He replaced Tony Romo in 2017 and pivoted to “The NFL Today,” which also stars Nate Burleson.
Burleson, a former NFL wide receiver and co-anchor of “CBS Mornings,” is expected to take a more prominent role on the show.
