"He Has 17 More Games": Clock is Ticking for J.J. Watt to Secure CBS Job Amid Tony Romo's Absence
J. J. Watt didn’t expect to land in CBS Sports’ No.
J.J. Watt was not anticipating his unexpected promotion to CBS Sports' top NFL booth following Tony Romo's arrest, but the clock is now ticking for him to prove his worth. According to Awful Announcing's Drew Lerner, Watt has just 17 more games to demonstrate that he can be a reliable partner to Jim Nantz and a top analyst himself.
CBS, which holds the broadcasting rights for the 2028 Super Bowl, won't wait around to see if Watt can succeed; they are eager to have him in place. Lerner suggests that if Watt doesn't improve throughout the season, CBS might turn to Greg Olsen, a potential replacement who is already being considered as a long-term alternative.
Watt, who was elevated to the No. 1 broadcast team due to circumstances beyond his control, expressed his excitement about the opportunity to work with top professionals during an NFL Media Day event in August.
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