Greg S Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The AFC runner-up Buffalo Bills and the AFC North Champion Pittsburgh Steelers have drawn the number 2 announcing crew from CBS on opening weekend. Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, and Evan Washburn will be on the call from Orchard Park as a raucous crowd returns to Highmark Stadium in full voice for the first time in almost two years. The AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Wild Card Cleveland Browns have drawn the top commentating trio of Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson. The Bills vs Dolphins tilt in Week 2 is on FOX, so the announcing pairings have yet to be released. Here are the CBS announcer pairings for the year: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Evan Washburn Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, and Melanie Collins Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta, AJ Ross Andrew Catalon, James Lofton Spero Dedes, Jay Feely Tom McCarthy, Tiki Barber 5 1
Greg S Posted August 25, 2021 Author Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) I am surprised CBS would give up the Bills-Dolphins game to FOX. That is a pretty good AFC matchup. Edited August 25, 2021 by Greg S 4
chongli Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) Fox will feature Brandon Gaudin Week 2 for Buffalo at Miami: Fox has Week 3 Washington at Buffalo with Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston, Jennifer Hale: https://506forums.com/index.php?topic=23913.0 [registration required -- takes a day or so to get approved] Edited August 25, 2021 by chongli
GunnerBill Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 Feels about right to me. KC v Cleveland is the clear marquee game but I think Bills v Steelers is a legit #2. Anyone miss the days of Spero Dedes and Solomon Wilcots every single week? At one point I thought they were the official Bills announcers they did us so much... thinking late Gailey / Marrone era. 5 9
Matt_In_NH Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, BuffaninSarasota said: Kevin Harlan is the GOAT Seriously, why is that guy not ranked higher? 4 1
Big Turk Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, BuffaninSarasota said: Kevin Harlan is the GOAT Love Kevin Harlan especially on Westwood One radio when you are listening...his detailed descriptions and intonations paint vivid pictures in your mind to the point you can almost see what's happening 8 1
BuffaninSarasota Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 Just now, Big Turk said: Love Kevin Harlan especially on Westwood One radio when you are listening...his detailed descriptions and intonations paint vivid pictures in your mind to the point you can almost see what's happening yes, agreed - and his timing/inflection/tempo is fantastic.....when you watch a punt return TD, for example, it's like he's telling a story with rich imagery 4 1 2
Greg S Posted August 25, 2021 Author Posted August 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, BuffaninSarasota said: Kevin Harlan is the GOAT Agreed. I love it when he does Bills games. 1
GunnerBill Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, mattynh said: Seriously, why is that guy not ranked higher? His little tick of saying who is at left tackle every play grates on me. "Dawkins is at the left tackle". I know a lot of other announcers tell you who is in the backfield and I am not sure why it should be different but it just is
Brand J Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 Greg Gumble has fallen off. Used to be with the #1 team once upon a time. 59 minutes ago, BuffaninSarasota said: Kevin Harlan is the GOAT Gus Johnson might have something to say about that. Always enjoyed his enthusiasm. 2 1 1
Freddie's Dead Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 How f'd up is CBS if Kevin Harlan is 3rd on the depth chart behind Ian Eagle? Eagle must have pictures. Kevin Harlan is the best play-by-play caller on TV today. Nance is only #1 because he's a corporate pretty boy. I hope Harlan gets a lot of Bills games this year. 5 1
eball Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 1 hour ago, GunnerBill said: Feels about right to me. KC v Cleveland is the clear marquee game but I think Bills v Steelers is a legit #2. Anyone miss the days of Spero Dedes and Solomon Wilcots every single week? At one point I thought they were the official Bills announcers they did us so much... thinking late Gailey / Marrone era. I can't say I miss Wilcots calling the BEEOWWS games... 2 1 4 1 1
Freddie's Dead Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 2 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Feels about right to me. KC v Cleveland is the clear marquee game but I think Bills v Steelers is a legit #2. Anyone miss the days of Spero Dedes and Solomon Wilcots every single week? At one point I thought they were the official Bills announcers they did us so much... thinking late Gailey / Marrone era. I gotta stick by Spero Dedes, my fellow Greek. Also, as pointed out above, how can you not love The Wisdom of Solomon and the Beews!
AmishRifle Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 I’m still baffled as to how CBS let the SEC go to ESPN.
HOUSE Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 Maybe this crew will review the roster before mispronouncing every new guy on Buffalo's roster 1
BarleyNY Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Greg S said: I am surprised CBS would give up the Bills-Dolphins game to FOX. That is a pretty good AFC matchup. I’m sure they got something in return
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