It’s fair to say that Father Time is catching up with Al Michaels as many fans have been complaining about his lack of enthusiasm as he calls games on Thursday Night Football.
Al Michaels still has another year on his contract, but many fans think it’s time to consider retirement.
The 78-year-old has been criticized for his Thursday Night Football broadcasts being low-energy but he has made it clear there’s “no question” in his mind that he’ll continue broadcasting games for Amazon next season to complete his three-year contract with the network.
“I’m doing next year,” he asserted.
Michaels also pushed back on the assertions that he isn’t bringing his ‘A’ game.
“I don’t think I’m a lot different than I have been through the years,” Michaels said. “And if people you know want to say that, ‘Al doesn’t sound as excited.’ Hold on a second, folks. I’m doing the same game I’ve always done.”
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When he des wak away from broadcasting, you do not need to worry about a farewell tour.
“No, no, no, no, no,” Michaels said. “Look, when I’m done, it’s the way John Madden was done. Two words and a contraction: ‘It’s time.’ I don’t need any parade or that nonsense.”
Here is how fans reacted:
It doesn’t matter what people think of him, Michaels, the voice of Amazon Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football,” is probably the greatest NFL TV play-by-player of all time.
Michaels can still do the job even if he sounds like he’s giving it 80 percent.
His presence in the booth alongside game analyst Kirk Hebrstreit has bestowed Amazon with instant credibility as Thursday Night Football took major backlash from being on a streaming service.
Michaels’ legacy is cemented.
