Media expert critiques Jim Nantz's impact on CBS analyst performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 8:33 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Jim Nantz garnered attention for a playful moment with analyst J.J. Watt during a Week 6 NFL game. Despite this interaction highlighting their on-air chemistry, media expert Andrew Marchand criticized Nantz, stating his last three partners, including Tony Romo and Phil Simms, showed regression while paired with him. Marchand expressed concerns over Nantz's ability to enhance the performance of his analysts. CBS recently replaced Romo with Watt after parting ways with the former NFL quarterback. Nantz has a long history with CBS, calling major events including NCAA championships and Super Bowls.
- •Jim Nantz was involved in a viral moment with J.J. Watt.
- •Andrew Marchand noted a trend of analysts regressing under Nantz.
- •Nantz's previous partners include Tony Romo and Phil Simms.
- •J.J. Watt was promoted to CBS's lead game analyst role.
- •Nantz has a storied career with CBS, covering major sports events.
- 8:33 AMYahoo Sports — ‘(Jim) Nantz Doesn’t Make His Analysts Better,’ ‘Tony Romo Went Backwards’ — Media Expert Points to Troubling Trend With CBS’ Lead Broadcast Booth
"CBS play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz recently grabbed headlines when a clip of him trying to peanut-punch a ball out of game analyst J. J.
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