NFL fans intrigued to see Matt Ryan in broadcasting booth next season -“He's got some spice in him”

Published May 21, 2023 17:05 GMT

Last week, CBS Sports announced that former NFL quarterback Matt Ryan would be joining the broadcast team in the fall. The 38-year-old, who played for the Indianapolis Colts last season, will work in the studio as an analyst as well as in the broadcast booth.

Ryan is the latest NFL star to transition from a player to a broadcaster. Quarterback Tom Brady is expected to do so next season with FOX Sports.

NFL fans though seem quite excited that Ryan will now be an analyst and broadcaster. With comments on both Reddit and Twitter, the majority of fans stated their belief that his knowledge of the game will be a good addition to the telecast.

Some also said that his personality and experience will be the fans' favorite aspect during broadcasts.

There were plenty of jokes also about Matt Ryan's infamous Super Bowl performance and references to 28-3.

Most fans were happy for the quarterback to begin this new chapter in his career. He will join fellow former NFL quarterbacks Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason in the studio. No word yet on who will be the play-by-play announcer alongside him in the booth.

Matt Ryan sets record straight on retirement

Quarterback Matt Ryan announced on his official Twitter page that he was hired by CBS Sports. The former Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts quarterback said that he was excited to work with the network and that he was really looking forward to talking about the game.

He then added a message at the end of his Twitter caption that made it clear that this wasn't his way of retiring.

The quarterback was released by the Indianapolis Colts earlier this offseason. The Colts traded for the quarterback last summer after he played 14 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.

While he hasn't signed with another NFL team this offseason, many NFL fans believe that this was the next part of his career. But, it appears that he hasn't fully given up on his ability to play in the National Football League as of yet. And, it appears that if the doors open with an opportunity in the NFL, he may just jump at the chance to suit up once again.

This may indicate that he has a clause in his contract with CBS Sports that he could leave for the NFL if need be.

About the author

Bethany Cohen is an NFL writer at Sportskeeda, with a rich prior 15-year experience in the sports writing industry, primarily covering the MLB and MiLB. She majored in Communications from the University of South Florida and has previously worked for top companies such as Examiner.com and Legends on Deck.

Bethany owes her NFL allegiance to the Pittsburgh Steelers owing to their long-standing tradition and competitiveness. She is a fan of old stalwarts such as Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris and would love to watch them in the 1970s if she manages to get her hand on a time machine. She also acknowledges the greatness of modern icons like T.J. Watt for his desire to continuously improve despite being on top. She admires coaches Mike Tomlin and Andy Reid for their longevity and success.

The ace reporter credits her knowledge and love for the sport to be her biggest reporting strengths. Prior fact-checking is a big component of her process and she always scours through additional sources to ensure complete accuracy in her content.

Super Bowl XLIII, when the Steelers won the the grand prize after Santonio Holmes’ epic catch in the end zone with just seconds left on the clock is etched in Bethany’s memory forever. When she is free of her professional commitments, she likes to attend sports events and music concerts.

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