2017 was a year for change for Phil Simms.
In April, the longtime NFL analyst for CBS sports abruptly lost his job in the booth to retired Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. He’s spent the football season as part of The NFL Today, the network’s pregame show, alongside Boomer Esiason, Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson and host James Brown.
Change isn’t easy. And the former Giants quarterback loved his role calling games every Sunday for CBS, which allowed him to stay connected to players, coaches and the game. But by most accounts, the move to the studio for the 62-year-old broadcaster has been positive, freeing him up to follow more teams and players while shedding the burden of traveling across the country every week.