Troy Aikman’s Comments Highlight Concern Teams Have About Hiring Broadcasters

Troy Aikman’s hiring as a consultant for the Miami Dolphins highlights the issue of an NFL team hiring a broadcaster.

Aikman, who was a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys when he retired from the NFL in 2000 and is now an analyst for ESPN, spoke about the genesis of his broadcasting career and his experience with the league during a visit with Dallas Cowboys writer Clarence Hill Jr. on his podcast, DLLS Dallas Cowboys Podcast.

“I think the Dolphins were wise in understanding my relationships around the league and knowing that I have information that they don’t have or can’t get. And I think they were smart in taking advantage of that, whether it was through me or through somebody else. The Cowboys have never elected to do that, at least with me. You know, maybe they have with others,” Aikman told Hill.

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