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Greg Olsen Retiring? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Dr. Octopus
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ghostguy123
Footballguy
New NFL rule. No broadcast booth for 5 years after retiring
KingPrawn
Footballguy
Ian RapoportVerified account @RapSheet 22m22 minutes ago
#Panthers TE Greg Olsen is auditioning for and ESPN broadcast job today, as @AndrewMarchand said… but sources say he has committed to play for Carolina for 2018 and beyond. This is about life after football, not next year.
#Panthers TE Greg Olsen is auditioning for and ESPN broadcast job today, as @AndrewMarchand said… but sources say he has committed to play for Carolina for 2018 and beyond. This is about life after football, not next year.
ILUVBEER99
Footballguy
that makes no sense. Auditioning for a job he has no intention of taking.
If he gets offered job he's taking it. I guess good PR move. If he doesn't get the job he can tell the fans he had no intention of taking it anyway.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Why would he audition now then?
ESPN isn't going to hire some one to replace Gruden for just one season while they wait for Olsen.
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bostonfred
Footballguy
Sirius xm has guys "auditioning" for radio jobs every year in the off season, and a lot of them are players who want something to do after retirement. You start the process early to get feedback and see if there's a mutual interest and see what fans think about you.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
That’s different because it’s not for a specific role (Gruden’s replacement on MNF). If he was appearing on NFL Live segments or guest hosting on ESPN radio I wouldn’t find it as meaningful. Gruden’s spot on MNF is only going to be open once, and once it’s filled for this upcoming season it isn’t likely to come back open.
ETA: I reread the blurb and I may have made the incorrect assumption it’s for the color commentator gig. It could be a pregame analyst and in that case what you said would be relevant.
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bostonfred
Footballguy
Did I miss the part where it specifically said gruden's job? Or just a spot on mnf?
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
One More Rep
Footballguy
He called a game last year also when he was injured
