Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley is moving from the football field to the broadcast booth. He joined the Redskins radio broadcasting team on Tuesday. He should be a natural with a microphone. Not only was Cooley a terrific football player for nine seasons, he's also one of the most interesting and hilarious players in the league. His prank calls are legendary. He does pottery!
Cooley does not plan to file his retirement papers immediately, leaving open a slim possibility of a return as a player. But he says that he does not intend to play again. He claims that procrastination is more the reason for not filing the retirement papers than anything else. His focus is now on his new radio duties. The Redskins broadcast booth has long been filled with former Redskins players. Hall of Famers Sonny Jurgensen and Sam Huff have called the plays since 1981. Huff retired this offseason after 38 years. Cooley will not be replacing Huff on the team's radio broadcasts but instead will provide analysis during games. This analysis will come from a "Cooley's Corner" segment that will be heard every quarter.
This is an excellent move by Cooley but I'm a little disappointed by it. I think that he'll do a fantastic job. He's bright. He's articulate. He's a natural. I'd love to see and/or hear him call games or provide in game commentary. I don't like that the Washington Redskins are keeping him to themselves. I'd prefer to see him on the national scene. In truth, he's a fan favorite in Washington. It's only right that he continues to entertain those fans. Chris Cooley is ecstatic about the opportunity. The Redskins fans should be too.
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