On Tuesday, former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan agreed to join the Fox NFL pregame show, in a deal that is reportedly worth $2 million for one season. The announcement comes two weeks after the 15-year veteran retired from the league.

Now that he’s a member of the media, Strahan claims he won’t hold back from criticizing former teammates or friends. As reported by ESPN:

“I look at it as I’m on this team now,” he said. “I have to speak objectively and tell the truth of what I see, regardless of if I was in the locker room last season or not, if those guys are my friends or not.”

When Strahan, who was known for battles with the media as a player, was asked what he would do if a player turned down his interview request, he replied, “If somebody does that, then fine, that’s their prerogative. I’ve been there. I understand that.”

Many people, Strahan included, believe his charismatic personality make him a great fit for television.

“Definitely that youthful factor, just coming off the field, may attract certain people to watch the show, to tune in,” Strahan added. “I think that was definitely one of the things they were going after.”

Strahan joins Fox’s core group of analysts in Terry Bradshaw, Jimmy Johnson and Howie Long.

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Nick Kappel is a staff member for the Business of Sports Network, which includes The Biz of Baseball, The Biz of Football, The Biz of Basketball and The Biz of Hockey.

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