I remember as a huge Michael Irvin fan growing up watching him dominate football, it stings knowing that one of the greatest players in NFL history is not broadcasting for NFL Network. It’s hard to believe it’s been this way for so long now, especially when you consider the great contributions Irvin has made to the game itself.
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of why Irvin isn’t working at the NFL Network is his outspoken nature. Whether it comes to his love of the Cowboys, his support for quarterback Dak Prescott, or his overall opinion on the state of the NFL, Irvin isn’t afraid to voice his opinion. And that might be why he’s not employed by the NFL Network.
I think another part of why he’s not currently part of NFL Network’s broadcasting team is because of the bonus content that being part of a broadcast team offers. NFL Network is a very tight-knit group and probably doesn’t want to take a chance on someone as outspoken as Irvin. He could be a distraction to their team. They may also want to stay away from the controversy that could follow him, something that would be harder to do if he was part of their broadcast team.
Perhaps the biggest reason why he’s not broadcasting on NFL Network is because he doesn’t want to. Irvin has plenty of other avenues he can explore for football-related projects and business opportunities that he may find more satisfying than a regular gig at NFL Network. This could be reason of why he’s not there even if he brings a great deal to the table in terms of experience and heritage in the NFL.
It’s really a shame that Michael Irvin isn’t broadcasting on NFL Network. His insights on the NFL game would bring a lot to the table, from the perspective of a player and an analyst. His enthusiasm strikes unrivaled and sure anyone who watches him talk football knows that he brings a unique flavor to the broadcast. It’s a real shame that we don’t get to see him on air today.
Maybe there’s a plan in the works that will bring him back. It’s not hard to imagine Irvin as the face of the NFL running their own network someday. That would be almost poetic justice for a man that changed NFL fandom and revolutionised how football games were broadcast. His contributions can’t be explained by words and I hope he will get his just rewards for the impact he has on the game of football.
I’d truly wish to see him in the NFL broadcasting job today. If he’s eager to return, I bet the network would be more than happy to have him. He was one of the “original” NFL Network analysts and it would be amazing to see him return to the fold. Sure, there may be a few modifications to his style, depending on what both him and the network are willing to accept, but other than that, he seems like the perfect person to return to NFL Network.