Chris Simms Fired from NBC's 'Football Night in America' Amid Fan Backlash
“Nepotism rarely pays off” “Get rid of Collinsworth kid”: NFL fans react as Chris Simms gets fired from NBC's 'Football Night in America'
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Chris Simms, former NFL quarterback and analyst on NBC's 'Football Night in America,' has been fired following the addition of Mike Tomlin to the crew. Fans reacted strongly, criticizing nepotism and questioning NBC's decisions regarding their analyst lineup.
- 01Chris Simms has been let go from NBC's 'Football Night in America' after serving since 2017.
- 02His departure follows the hiring of former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.
- 03Fans expressed disappointment on social media, citing nepotism and questioning the decision to retain other analysts.
- 04Simms shared his feelings about the firing, stating it 'hurt' as he loved being part of the show.
- 05Other notable departures from the show include former Colts and Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy.
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Chris Simms, a former quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has been dismissed from NBC's 'Football Night in America' after being part of the show since 2017. His exit comes in light of the hiring of Mike Tomlin, the former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, which has sparked backlash among NFL fans. Many took to social media to voice their opinions, with comments highlighting the perceived nepotism in Simms' hiring and calling for the removal of other analysts, including Jac Collinsworth. Simms expressed his disappointment about the firing during a conversation on 'PFT Live,' stating, 'That hurt because I do love it.' This change is part of a broader overhaul of the show's lineup, which has also seen the departure of Tony Dungy and fantasy expert Matthew Berry.
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