Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers might have a future in TV.
According to Front Office Sports, Rivers is being viewed by some networks as the second coming of Tony Romo in the booth. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
NFL TV networks are eying folksy Philip Rivers as the ‘next Tony Romo,’ said sources.
The Indianapolis Colts QB could retire after 17 NFL seasons. If so, he’ll have multiple network suitors.https://t.co/i7YAQ0K1mR
— Michael McCarthy (@MMcCarthyREV) December 31, 2020
FOS reported that the former Chargers star could be plugged into the number two spot on Fox once his playing career is over in the NFL.
There is a very high chance this is the final season in the league for Rivers, which means his move to TV could happen sooner than later.
NFL TV networks view motor-mouthed Philip Rivers as ‘next Tony Romo,’ sources tell @FOS.
With his folksy, southern charm, Rivers reminds one TV executive of the late great ‘Dandy’ Don Meredith of ‘Monday Night Football.’https://t.co/i7YAQ0K1mR
— Michael McCarthy (@MMcCarthyREV) December 31, 2020
I honestly have no idea if Rivers would be great on TV or not, but the success of Romo in the booth has changed things.
There’s now a premium on former star quarterbacks who can break down plays from a technical standpoint. Romo has almost become required viewing for fans.
If Rivers is even a fraction as good as the former Cowboys star, then he’s going to have a very bright future in the broadcast game.
“Oh, they’re killing it. Usually means a motion and a run out wide to the right.” – Tony Romo before Patriots’ play
Brady motions; Sony Michel runs ball to right, scores touchdown. pic.twitter.com/PzxyrV2JoO
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) January 21, 2019
We’ll see where he lands, but I wouldn’t be shocked at all if Rivers’ has a very bright future in TV. He seems well-suited for the booth once he’s done slinging the rock.