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LonerATO · 01-03-2009

Great write up about Madden and I hope Collinsworth replaces him

MILLEN’S PRESENCE WILL FUEL MADDEN RUMORS
Posted by Mike Florio on January 3, 2009, 4:45 p.m. EST

We continue to be intrigued by the sudden appearance, after more than four months of exile, of former Lions CEO Matt Millen on NBC’s playoff edition of Football Night In America.

After watching his interview with Dan Patrick and then seeing him sitting at the grown-ups’ table with Bob Costas and the rest of the gang, here’s our working theory.

In our estimation, John Madden will retire from broadcasting after the season, Cris Collinsworth will take Madden’s place on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, and Millen will replace Collinsworth on FNIA.

We’ve already been hearing rumors from media sources in the Bay Area of a Madden retirement from television, followed by possible return to the Raiders in a front-office role.

We recently investigated those rumors, but couldn’t make the onion bloom.

What we did learn, however, is that Madden and NBC Sports guru Dick Ebersol agreed upon the execution of Madden’s six-year contract with the network that both sides would assess the situation after three years.

Upon completion of NBC’s coverage of Super Bowl XLIII, Madden will conclude his third year with the network.

Millen’s presence seemed too abrupt and nonchalant to have no deeper meaning. So, yeah, we’re convinced that something’s going on. And it very well could be that, in four weeks, we’ll be seeing the last of John Madden on network television.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...madden-rumors/

kastofsna · 01-03-2009

time for the unoriginal Favre jokes to commence

texanhead08 · 01-03-2009

Millen was pretty good when he was on Fox. I guess he couldnt possibly be worse as a color guy than he was as a gm.

dickieb · 01-03-2009

I hope this is true - I can't stand John Madden! Sometimes I watch the game on mute so I don't have to listen to him. He's not a bad guy - I just can't stand to listen to him. Is it just me or does anyone else feel this way?

TexansSeminole · 01-03-2009

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Originally Posted by dickieb

I hope this is true - I can't stand John Madden! Sometimes I watch the game on mute so I don't have to listen to him. He's not a bad guy - I just can't stand to listen to him. Is it just me or does anyone else feel this way?

I love Madden. He is my favorite football commentator.

Pantherstang84 · 01-03-2009

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Originally Posted by dickieb

I hope this is true - I can't stand John Madden! Sometimes I watch the game on mute so I don't have to listen to him. He's not a bad guy - I just can't stand to listen to him. Is it just me or does anyone else feel this way?

I think it is just you.

I'll miss Madden if true. Love his commentary. Boom!

LonerATO · 01-03-2009

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Originally Posted by dickieb

I hope this is true - I can't stand John Madden! Sometimes I watch the game on mute so I don't have to listen to him. He's not a bad guy - I just can't stand to listen to him. Is it just me or does anyone else feel this way?

I feel that same way about Kornheiser

4Texans · 01-03-2009

I've always liked Madden. If he retires from the booth, it would be great to see him do something with the Raiders. Anything to get Al Davis out of there.

I'm not sure I can stand to listen to Millen give commentary. How can you take the guy seriously after he failed so miserably as a NFL GM.

Speedy · 01-03-2009

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Originally Posted by dickieb

I hope this is true - I can't stand John Madden!

I can't stand Collingsworth!! This will be a huge downgrade in the booth IMO.

Good thing I'm half asleep for half the Sunday night games from being at Reliant all day.

Mailman · 01-03-2009

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Originally Posted by dickieb

I hope this is true - I can't stand John Madden! Sometimes I watch the game on mute so I don't have to listen to him. He's not a bad guy - I just can't stand to listen to him. Is it just me or does anyone else feel this way?

No, it's not just you. I've been sick of Mr. Maddenobvious for a very long time.

He's so overrated. I do not understand why people think he's a good color commentator.

painekiller · 01-04-2009

Madden was great when he was with Pat Summerall, but has appeared to be mailing it in his entire time with Michael's. He was at one time the best since Cossell but that time past a long time ago.

Keep Al Michael s and add someone that will compliment the game on the field, that is the entertainment, not the guy in the box.

JayCee · 01-04-2009

i love Madden and Michaels - i think they're great, especially when you compare them to the MNF commentary team.

**mancunian** · 01-04-2009

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Originally Posted by Pantherstang84

I think it is just you.

I'll miss Madden if true. Love his commentary. Boom!

Nope, I dont "hate" Madden I've just gone off his commentary recently.

**sixfour** · 01-04-2009

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Originally Posted by dickieb

I hope this is true - I can't stand John Madden! Sometimes I watch the game on mute so I don't have to listen to him. He's not a bad guy - I just can't stand to listen to him. Is it just me or does anyone else feel this way?

I too am glad this buffoon is gone. Man he made games hard to listen to.

**ObsiWan** · 01-05-2009

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Originally Posted by JayCee

i love Madden and Michaels - i think they're great, especially when you compare them to the MNF commentary team.

oh god yes.
Tony ("those red Texans unis look stupid, they look like ketchup bottles") Kornheiser is worse than Dennis Miller was. All he does is ask idiotic Jerry Springer-type questions to stir the pot. Tirico can't hold a candle to Michaels as far as being a play-by-play guy goes. The only person that's proficient on MNF is Jaws.

Hervoyel · 01-05-2009

There's nothing wrong with pointing out that Madden "was" great and that now he seems a bit lost at times and can be hard to listen to. It happens to all of them eventually. I won't miss the John Madden we have today. I'll continue to miss the one from 10-12 years ago who was outstanding at what he did.

nunusguy · 01-05-2009

I dunno, but I would hardly say riding around the county in a private, personally-customized bus and then calling NFL gamess every week as "work". But Madden is probably stinkin rich by now, so he can "hang-it up" if he chooses.
I caught Millen with Costas and he was impressive IMO.
BTW, anybody else catch former Madden sidekick Summerall calling the Cotton Bowl game ?

**HOU-TEX** · 01-05-2009

I like Madden. I like Collinsworth, although a bit goofy at times. The rest of the crew on FNIA are pathetic. They think they're being funny when they're actually being stupid. I'd lump them in with the Tony Kornflakes of the bidness.

Bob Costas, Keith Olberman, Dan Patrick and Tony Kornhole = Pathetic!

**Texan_Bill** · 01-05-2009

I still like Madden, but he does seem lost at times. In fact, I think Frank Caliendo is more in tune with the old Madden than Madden himself is at times.

His books were good too.

WWJD · 01-05-2009

I read somewhere where John said it was getting too hard to travel (even though he has a palace on wheels) and it wasn't fun anymore.

I would think whatever type of contract he has he would run that out and be done with the whole thing.

01-03-2009	#1
LonerATO Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: No longer stuck in SA Town Posts: 2,529 Rep Power: 3404	Madden to Retire? Great write up about Madden and I hope Collinsworth replaces him MILLEN’S PRESENCE WILL FUEL MADDEN RUMORS Posted by Mike Florio on January 3, 2009, 4:45 p.m. EST We continue to be intrigued by the sudden appearance, after more than four months of exile, of former Lions CEO Matt Millen on NBC’s playoff edition of Football Night In America. After watching his interview with Dan Patrick and then seeing him sitting at the grown-ups’ table with Bob Costas and the rest of the gang, here’s our working theory. In our estimation, John Madden will retire from broadcasting after the season, Cris Collinsworth will take Madden’s place on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, and Millen will replace Collinsworth on FNIA. We’ve already been hearing rumors from media sources in the Bay Area of a Madden retirement from television, followed by possible return to the Raiders in a front-office role. We recently investigated those rumors, but couldn’t make the onion bloom. What we did learn, however, is that Madden and NBC Sports guru Dick Ebersol agreed upon the execution of Madden’s six-year contract with the network that both sides would assess the situation after three years. Upon completion of NBC’s coverage of Super Bowl XLIII, Madden will conclude his third year with the network. Millen’s presence seemed too abrupt and nonchalant to have no deeper meaning. So, yeah, we’re convinced that something’s going on. And it very well could be that, in four weeks, we’ll be seeing the last of John Madden on network television. http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...madden-rumors/ __________________ Shocked that Marshall Faulk was an Oilers fan, thanks Samsung commercial

01-03-2009	#2
kastofsna Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 7,438 Rep Power: 405	Re: Madden to Retire? time for the unoriginal Favre jokes to commence

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texanhead08 Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston,Tx Age: 44 Posts: 1,055 Rep Power: 979	Re: Madden to Retire? Millen was pretty good when he was on Fox. I guess he couldnt possibly be worse as a color guy than he was as a gm.

01-03-2009	#4
dickieb Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Not in Texas anymore :( Posts: 343 Rep Power: 8	Re: Madden to Retire? I hope this is true - I can't stand John Madden! Sometimes I watch the game on mute so I don't have to listen to him. He's not a bad guy - I just can't stand to listen to him. Is it just me or does anyone else feel this way? __________________ "I wanna win!" - Nacho Libre

01-03-2009	#8
4Texans Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 45	Re: Madden to Retire? I've always liked Madden. If he retires from the booth, it would be great to see him do something with the Raiders. Anything to get Al Davis out of there. I'm not sure I can stand to listen to Millen give commentary. How can you take the guy seriously after he failed so miserably as a NFL GM. __________________ Born and raised a Texan... How 'bout you?

01-04-2009	#11
painekiller Hall of Fame Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: On the West Belt Age: 50 Posts: 2,037 Rep Power: 1882	Re: Madden to Retire? Madden was great when he was with Pat Summerall, but has appeared to be mailing it in his entire time with Michael's. He was at one time the best since Cossell but that time past a long time ago. Keep Al Michael s and add someone that will compliment the game on the field, that is the entertainment, not the guy in the box.

01-04-2009	#12
JayCee Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 274 Rep Power: 13	Re: Madden to Retire? i love Madden and Michaels - i think they're great, especially when you compare them to the MNF commentary team.

01-05-2009	#16
Hervoyel The Right Track Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 12,872 Rep Power: 58358	Re: Madden to Retire? There's nothing wrong with pointing out that Madden "was" great and that now he seems a bit lost at times and can be hard to listen to. It happens to all of them eventually. I won't miss the John Madden we have today. I'll continue to miss the one from 10-12 years ago who was outstanding at what he did. __________________ A wise man once said "...well at this point it's all been hashed out and you either see it or don't. Hoping for a win next week" - HTown2ATX

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nunusguy Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 8,991 Rep Power: 183	Re: Madden to Retire? I dunno, but I would hardly say riding around the county in a private, personally-customized bus and then calling NFL gamess every week as "work". But Madden is probably stinkin rich by now, so he can "hang-it up" if he chooses. I caught Millen with Costas and he was impressive IMO. BTW, anybody else catch former Madden sidekick Summerall calling the Cotton Bowl game ?

01-05-2009	#18
HOU-TEX Ah, Football! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: P-land Age: 42 Posts: 14,146 Rep Power: 19780	Re: Madden to Retire? I like Madden. I like Collinsworth, although a bit goofy at times. The rest of the crew on FNIA are pathetic. They think they're being funny when they're actually being stupid. I'd lump them in with the Tony Kornflakes of the bidness. Bob Costas, Keith Olberman, Dan Patrick and Tony Kornhole = Pathetic! __________________ "We wanted to make a statement, run the ball and make them like it." - Duane Brown

01-05-2009	#19
Texan_Bill Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston. Mediocrity Lives Here!! Section: Bull Pen!! Age: 45 Posts: 47,087 Rep Power: 41545	Re: Madden to Retire? I still like Madden, but he does seem lost at times. In fact, I think Frank Caliendo is more in tune with the old Madden than Madden himself is at times. His books were good too. __________________ DeAndre!

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WWJD Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,260 Rep Power: 374	Re: Madden to Retire? I read somewhere where John said it was getting too hard to travel (even though he has a palace on wheels) and it wasn't fun anymore. I would think whatever type of contract he has he would run that out and be done with the whole thing.

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