There is a difference between knowledge and how to communicate that knowledge. Most of these color guys have very bland talking points
and stick to them. They very rarely impart anything knowledgeable that an average fan wouldn’t know.
I think some of that is due to lack preparation, but most of it is lack of ability in understanding how to communicate insightful comments in real time.
Did you know that the Falcons threw a bunch of exotic coverages at Josh and the Bills last sunday? They would show cover 3, but do like a cover 2 robber, which apparently would confuse Josh.
Isn’t that something a good color commentator (especially a former QB) would identify and communicate in order to Explain what was occurring on the field? Instead, the viewer is left wondering what is going on, and Sanchez vapid comments like, “he shouldn’t have thrown that ball there.”