Awful Announcing
Richard Deitsch of The Athletic reports that Fox management is high on Olsen, and that he's the "leading contender" for the No. 1 analyst job at this point, but with much still up in the air.
Greg Olsen is the latest player to make the jump to broadcasting, though he was clearly headed in that direction whenever he stopped playing.
Olsen reportedly received full-time broadcasting offers from multiple networks, but has chosen to keep playing for now.
Olsen has already worked as both a game and studio analyst.
In recent years we’ve seen some of the best and worst that comes from pro football players segueing...
Olsen hasn't decided yet on playing next year. When he does retire, he's likely headed to broadcasting.
Jason Witten left the NFL for TV, while Olsen pondered it, but then chose to keep playing. Now, he's been hurt.
"Peyton is worth every penny. Advertisers love him — and the league wants this to happen."
The Panthers tight end seems likely to wind up in broadcasting. The only real question is when and for which network.
Olsen's gig at ESPN follows his controversial Fox assignment earlier this season.
Olsen will get a behind-the-scenes look at a team he'll then play three weeks later.
