News about Phil Simms

Boomer Esiason speaks out on shock CBS Sports exit after veteran broadcaster and Phil Simms were replaced by Matt Ryan

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 4, 2024
Boomer Esiason has broken his silence on his shock exit from CBS Sports. Earlier this week, the former NFL MVP and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback revealed on his daily radio show that he and Phil Simms were out at the network's NFL pregame show. Esiason was on 'The NFL Today' for 22 years and was the show's longest-tenured analyst. 

Controversial firing of Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason by CBS questioned by veteran broadcaster: 'You're going to get yourself in trouble'

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 1, 2024
ESPN and YES Network broadcaster Michael Kay is openly questioning the decision CBS Sports made to axe longtime NFL analysts Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms. Esiason and Simms had their contracts expire without renewal in recent days, with the two replaced by Matt Ryan and JJ Watt. But after all their years of service, Kay wonders why CBS suddenly decided to take the pair off the air.

Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms are OUT at CBS Sports' NFL pregame show: Legendary quarterbacks leave after a combined 48 years with the network as Bengals great admits it was 'more their decision than mine'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 29, 2024
Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms are out at CBS Sports' NFL pregame show, the former NFL MVP and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback revealed on his daily radio show. 'More their decision than maybe mine,' Esiason said of CBS. 'I had been there for 22 years. The guy who hired me back in 2001 was a guy by the name of Sean McManus, who was the CBS Sports Chairman… I never in my wildest dreams it would have lasted 22 years. With all the people that I've worked with CBS and the 'NFL Today' it's been an amazing run.' Simms confirmed the news on X, writing: 'Great 26 yrs run with CBS SPORTS. Even though that part of my career is over I look forward to what is next.'

As conspiracy theorists debate what the two guys were discussing, super Bowl fans go wild with a video showing Taylor Swift chatting to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in the Kelce family suite

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 11, 2024
The pop star and the 64-year-old businessman, the NFL's sixth commissioner, were on show at Allegiant Stadium, just hours after Swift returned from Los Angeles as part of her Eras Tour. Taylor Swift and Roger Goodell are in the booth,' CBS broadcaster Phil Simms said. 'And Roger Goodell is going to say, 'Thank you so much.' I'm so grateful for everything [you've achieved].'

JJ Watt has confirmed that he will be covering NFL football in the 2023 season for CBS Sports

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 29, 2023
JJ Watt has told his social media followers that he will be in the CBS Sports studios analyzing the sport in which he dominated for the first decade. However, not before releasing a six-second video joking that he had been purchased by CVS — the ubiquitous pharmacy store. He announced on Sunday that he would be joining the CBS team for its weekly Sunday coverage through the 2023 NFL season.

According to Phil Simms, Tom Brady has caused "distractions" that have 'hurt' the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 27, 2022
Tom Brady's behavior has harmed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to NFL legend Phil Simms, and he was also involved in the recent slump. Tampa Bay lost 21-3 on Sunday to the lowly Carolina Panthers, extending their losing streak to two games. The seven-time Super Bowl champion was chastised for missing Robert Kraft's wedding the Friday the week before Tampa's loss to the Steelers, which culminated in his absence from Saturday's walkthrough and team meetings.

The school paid $280,00 for Arch Manning's 48-hour trip to Texas with eight other students

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 16, 2022
According to public records, top college football recruit Arch Manning, his family, and other interested candidates were given over $280,000 worth of hospitality and perks during a highly awaited school visit in June. On Friday, the Athletic released details from those papers, revealing that the school rolled out the red carpet by booking a luxurious hotel for the Mannings and the families of other eight other recruits. A visit to a luxurious driving range and a cruise on a nearby lake were also included in luxurious meals and nonstop entertainment. Arch, the best high school quarterback recruit in the class of 2023 and uncle of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning, put an end to months of rumors by committing to the Longhorns three days after the June visit. He has not spoken out about his selection, but The Athletic was able to obtain information about the trip through a public records request. Archie Manning, the son of Peyton and Eli's older brother, Cooper, who was also a top college recruit before his NCAA football career was cut short due to spinal stenosis, was named for his grandfather.