Cris Collinsworth remarks on players confusing his playing position

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Cris Collinsworth remarks on players confusing his playing position
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Cris Collinsworth, a former Cincinnati Bengals receiver and current NFL analyst, shared that many players today believe he played quarterback. Collinsworth highlighted this disconnect in a recent appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, noting players often don’t recognize his history in the game. With his last NFL season ending in 1988, Collinsworth has become primarily known to younger players as a broadcaster. Despite this, he enjoys engaging with players during production meetings and shared a humorous moment regarding Andy Reid's coaching philosophy. Although recognition may be waning, Collinsworth remains active and involved as a lead analyst on NBC's NFL broadcasts.

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  • •Collinsworth played eight seasons and reached three Pro Bowls.
  • •He has served as NBC's lead NFL analyst since 2009.
  • •Many current players don’t connect with his football career.
  • •Cooper Kupp admitted to muting broadcasts to explain plays.
  • •Humorous anecdotes from production meetings highlight his interactions.
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Before Cris Collinsworth became the voice of Sunday Night Football analysis, he was a pretty good football player in his own right. Collinsworth spent eight seasons as a receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, made three Pro Bowls, and played in two Super Bowls. Sure, he never won a ring, but that’s a résumé most former…

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