Oldschool739
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Probably 95% of pro' football players are what you'd consider "buffoons." They don't become wide receivers & cornerbacks because they're smart. But Warren Sapp makes Deion & Irvin look like Stephen Hawking.
Those 2 guys are there to both entertain and to give some insight into what the NFL is like. They're not going to be Trent Dilfer who will break down the play of a QB and say why he isn't any good. The camera loves them. I absolutely HATE Irvin; I'm a 49ers fan. But even I have to give credit that he's a good media personality. Same with Deion.
I see Deion and Sapp as one and the same, as you said entertaining, and Mike is pretty funny too, but I've seen him break down plays from the wr perspective, and he was great at that position.
Not every player has the ability to break down every position on the field like a HC can....
I see all the players as a fan feel of the NFL, the fans want to here their opinion to see if they agree and get a kick out of the partiality they show jokingly....
Heath Evans is the biggest blowhard I have ever seen and can't stand him, but Pats fans love him...
Go figure...