It’s a story we’ve seen on repeat in the NFL. A player spends years battling in the trenches, then transitions into a completely new game, broadcasting. So when the helmet comes off, the skillset lines up perfectly with television. Tony Romo is the prime example. One minute, he’s picking apart defenses for the Cowboys, the next, he’s predicting plays on CBS like he’s still studying film. It’s the authenticity that fans crave, and retired players can give it in ways no stat sheet ever could.

That’s why ESPN’s latest move feels a lot similar. They hired Chase Daniel , the longtime backup quarterback who also happens to be a former Heisman finalist from Missouri. He accumulated 12,515 yards during his collegiate career. Front Office Sports posted on X, “ Chase Daniel is joining ESPN as a

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