Boomer Esiason Not Upset About His Departure From ‘The NFL Today’
deadline.comIt was time. Boomer Esiason seemed almost relieved as he discussed his departure this week from his The NFL Today cohosting duties, saying he was planning on leaving anyway.
It was announced this week that Esiason and former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms will no longer be on the show. Esiason said Friday during an interview on The Dan LeBatard Show that he is trying to find a better work-life balance. “I was more than happy to step aside.
I had my time there,” Esiason said. “I loved that seat. I cherished that seat, I cherished talking to football fans every Sunday, but there comes a time when you have to find some time for yourself.
And this was the right time.” Esiason, 63, announced on his WFAN morning show last week that he was ‘stepping away” from CBS’ flagship NFL show.
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