NBC opted not to renew the contract of former Steelers Pro Bowl running back Jerome Bettis.
And with Cris Collinsworth replacing John Madden as a game analyst, it created two openings on the network's "Football Night in America" studio show.
NBC announced yesterday it hired Tony Dungy, a former Steelers defensive coordinator and NFL head coach, and former All-Pro safety Rodney Harrison as analysts to replace Bettis and Collinsworth.
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I talked with Mr. Bettis on the phone this morning, and his only comment was that this was an "unfortunate situation."
I think this is a terrible decision on the part of NBC. Mr. Bettis is an excellent color commentator. The real former Steeler who should be fired from television is the disloyal Bill Cowher, whose capped artificial-looking teeth only serve to distract people from the game. Plus, he's a terrible announcer.
What a joke...
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