Three Philadelphia Eagles destined for media stardom
Former Colts and Falcons QB Matt Ryan has announced he’ll be joining CBS as an analyst in 2023. That’s nice, but if the league really wants to improve its product, these three Eagles would be great in the broadcast booth.
Jason Kelce, center
Back in the day, people outside Philadelphia only knew Jason as Travis’ big brother. Offensive linemen don’t get much publicity. Then came a Super Bowl championship, a crazy Mummers’ outfit and the world’s greatest victory speech.
The elder Kelce is gregarious, hilarious and becoming more media savvy by the day. He already has a successful podcast with his brother, and recently took part in the NFL’s Broadcasting and Media Workshop.
Kelce looks and sounds like 90% of guys you’d find at a tailgate party, and his everyman appeal should have networks begging for his services in the near future.
Brandon Graham, defensive end
Graham didn’t exactly hit the ground running when came to Philadelphia, but that never stopped him from running his mouth. Philadelphia’s second-longest tenured Eagle is a notorious trash-talker. Once considered a first-round bust, he’s now known as the guy who strip-sacked Tom Brady to win Super Bowl LII.
The 35-year-old defensive tackle constantly interacts with fans and was nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2022. After 13 years in the league (and counting) there’s not much Graham hasn’t seen. He tells some of these stories on a local radio show during the season, but his outsized personality would be perfect for a national audience.
Howie Roseman, GM
Did you know the Eagles general manager used to have his own radio show? That was a long time ago, but in the years since, Roseman’s team has won a Super Bowl, appeared in another and he’s twice been named the PFWA Executive of the Year.
What network wouldn’t want a piece of that resume? Football fans have never been more analytic. It takes more than Xs and 0s to keep their attention. Former Jets and Dolphins GM Mike Tannenbaum currently appears on many ESPN shows, as does Philadelphia’s former Director of Pro Personnel Louis Riddick.
Putting NFL executives in front of the camera isn’t new. Former Washington and Houston GM Charley Casserly spent years as a commentator for the NFL Network, and longtime NFL executive Bill Polian spent seven years with ESPN.
Roseman is still just 47 years old but if he ever gets tired of running an NFL team, he’d fit right in as a studio analyst. Maybe he can get a show with Kelce.
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