GLENDALE, Ariz. — It’s a shame that Greg Olsen will likely hand over the Fox lead NFL analyst duties to Tom Brady in 2024 because the guy is simply outstanding at the job.
He showed exactly why on Sunday.
Calling his first Super Bowl in his first full season as an NFL broadcaster, Olsen was all over the decisive play where Jerick McKinnon went down right before the goal line. The decision to turn down that touchdown meant that the Chiefs were able to run out much of the clock before kicking the game-winning field goal.
And you really have to appreciate the awareness from Olsen to see the moment right before McKinnon went down intentionally.
McKinnon slides down at the 2-yard line.
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“Yeah, he’s gotta get down. He’s gotta get down,” Olsen said right before McKinnon took that slide at the two-yard line. It was a heads-up football play McKinnon, and not many analysts would call that decision out in real time.
Olsen’s performance throughout the night was great, but that moment, in particular, showed why he’s suited for the job as Fox’s lead NFL analyst.
This was how Twitter reacted
Great example of Greg Olsen's awareness, insight and ability to explain last few minutes: Called the intentional slide before it happened and explained why…as well as held his ground vs. Pereira on the defensive holding (which I agreed with Olsen). Good stuff. #SuperBowl
— David Haugh (@DavidHaugh) February 13, 2023
No way in hell Tom Brady should take Greg Olsen's job
— Jim Rome (@jimrome) February 13, 2023
Greg Olsen calling the NFL >>> this needs to be an EVERY year thing.
— IamMontyFetti 🖤💙✊🏾 (@4MR_Monty) February 12, 2023
Fox is insane if they go through with demoting Greg Olsen. Absolutely insane.
— Mike Conti (@MikeConti929) February 13, 2023
Greg Olsen is in a tough spot because he’s going to get benched for someone who cannot possibly be as good as he is
— Alex Kirshner (@alex_kirshner) February 13, 2023
Greg Olsen just got into playing mode with that yell to get down
— Logan Reever (@loganreever) February 13, 2023
He was all over the play there.
