FOX will be quite busy this offseason trying to replace its top broadcast team. On Friday, it was reported that Joe Buck is expected to join Troy Aikman at ESPN.
According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, Buck’s contract with ESPN is expected to be a five-year deal in the $60-75 million range. FOX tried to keep Buck, but it’s offer might not have been as strong.
Assuming that Buck joins Aikman at ESPN, FOX will need to figure out which two commentators will be their top duo. As of now, it sounds like two particular candidates are the favorites in the clubhouse.
Kevin Burkhardt is currently the “clear favorite” to replace Buck as FOX’s top play-by-play broadcaster. His color commentator would most likely be former NFL tight end Greg Olsen.
From the New York Post:
Meanwhile, with Buck leaving, Kevin Burkhardt is the clear favorite, according to sources, to be Fox’s lead NFL play-by-player, which is significant on many levels, including because Fox has two of the next three Super Bowls on its air.
Burkhardt makes a ton of sense as Buck’s replacement at FOX. He’s been on the rise for the past few years.
FOX could consider an outside hire, like Al Michaels. The network could also pursue Drew Brees as a color commentator.
The next few weeks will be very interesting for FOX, that’s for sure.
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