J.J. Watt thought he was ‘in trouble’ for Jim Nantz Peanut Punch injury when receiving news of CBS deal
When he first received word of his new deal, CBS Sports’ JJ Watt thought he was “in trouble” for hurting Jim Nantz’s hand on his Peanut Punch attempt . However, the news he got was even better than he could’ve imagined. He took to social media to break his silence on his new deal, which makes his Tony Romo’s official replacement after his OWI […] The post J.J. Watt thought he was ‘in trouble’ for…
J.J. Watt's initial reaction to learning about his new CBS Sports deal was one of concern, believing he might be in trouble for accidentally hurting Jim Nantz's hand during a broadcast drill. However, the actual news he received was much more positive. Watt took to social media to share his excitement over his promotion to CBS' top NFL analyst, revealing his surprise at the better news he received after missing a call from CBS Sports president David Burson.
Watt, who was in a meeting when Burson's call came through, was eventually able to connect with the president and was informed that he would be taking over the role left vacant by Tony Romo following his OWI arrest. Watt expressed his gratitude and pride in representing CBS as its top NFL analyst, looking forward to an "incredible honor" and "humbling" experience.
He also emphasized his excitement about calling the Super Bowl in February 2028 and promised that he would bring "a lot more fun moments" with the Nantz and the rest of the crew. Watt expressed his appreciation for his team from last year and his enthusiasm about returning to the booth, stating, "Can't wait to get back in that booth on Sunday."
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