Phil Simms has agreed to be part of CBS Sports’ “The NFL Today” pregame show this season. Simms, who was replaced by Tony Romo as CBS’ top NFL game analyst, will take over the studio role vacated by Tony Gonzalez last month. “I was under contract, so I knew I was going to be at CBS,” Simms said this afternoon. “If I’m not going to be on the No. 1 game, this is a pretty good place to land. … When this opportunity came up, I didn't have to think long.” CBS Sports Chair Sean McManus said the move makes sense for CBS Sports, given Simms’ performance on Showtime’s NFL studio show, “Inside the NFL.”
“Phil is very opinionated and doesn’t mind mixing it up in a respectful way,” McManus said. “He is going to elevate our entire show.” Simms said he enjoys doing “Inside the NFL” and is looking forward to the opportunity of talking about the whole league, instead of just about two teams. While he would have liked to remain CBS’ top game analyst, he said he’s looking forward to the move into the studio. “Sean and I have talked about this for years,” Simms said. “I’m really happy about it.”
