Nobody's Talking About Kevin Harlan's Snub, And That's The Real Problem For Football Fans

Alright, Seattle, let's get real for a minute. We're all here for the Seahawks and Mariners, bleeding green and blue every week, but sometimes you gotta look at the big picture for the whole league. And right now, there's a serious injustice happening in NFL broadcasting that nobody seems to be yelling loud enough about. We're talking about Kevin Harlan, people. The dude is stuck behind some other guys on CBS's play-by-play roster, and honestly, every single football fan, especially us 12s, should be getting fired up about it. This isn't just some casual observation, this is about getting the best talent where they belong, for *our* enjoyment.

Amazon Knows What's Up, Why Doesn't CBS?

Seriously, this is a no-brainer. Kevin Harlan is already crushing it for Prime Video, calling NBA games. You'd think Amazon has a special appreciation for his work, right? It just makes sense. The source says it plain as day: Harlan calling a weekly nationally televised game would be a win for Prime Video, a win for the NFL, and most importantly, a massive win for us, the fans! He’s currently stuck behind Jim Nantz and Ian Eagle at CBS. C'mon, CBS. We want the best voices delivering our football every Sunday. We deserve it. Give the man a national gig already!

CBS Is Making Moves, But Are They The Right Ones?

Now, speaking of CBS, there's been some chatter about their analyst booths too. Jason McCourty, who was on Andrew Catalon's crew last season, just signed an exclusive deal with ESPN. Poof, he's gone. That leaves Catalon without any analysts for the upcoming season, especially since Charles Davis is set to be CBS's lead college football analyst this year. This is a real shake-up! But hey, there's a solid idea floating around. Ross Tucker, who called some games for CBS last year, is apparently a really good listen. The guy bri

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ngs the X's and O's, but also mixes in humor and personality. That's what we need! A booth of Catalon and Tucker? That sounds solid to me. And a pro-tip for CBS, if you're listening: we don't need three people in the booth. It's completely unnecessary. Just give Catalon one solid analyst, please! Keep it tight, keep it focused.

One Title Doesn't Make You The Cowboys, And That's A Truth We Know In The Emerald City

Okay, shifting gears, a little national hoops talk for a second. The New York Knicks just won the Finals. Congrats to them, I guess. But there's this question floating around: does one championship make them a "storied franchise" like the Yankees or Cowboys? The answer, as the source points out, is a resounding NO. And honestly, us Seattle fans get this more than anyone. To become a cultural phenomenon, to be truly storied, you need multiple championships, not just one. Their run was special, yeah, with a long winning streak, absurd blowouts, and even more absurd comebacks in the postseason. That's awesome, but it won't be replicated. They need another title or two, minimum. We know the feeling of a great run in Seattle, but we also know what it takes to build a dynasty. And you know what? The old Knicks players were absolutely rooting for them, cynical questions aside. Fans want to see their teams win. Though, on the topic of fans, it sounds like there were a ton of horror stories about people getting shut out of their parade. You gotta plan for the hype, people! So, while we're out here watching the Mariners grind this season, or looking ahead to Macdonald's Seahawks hitting the field, let's keep demanding the best, whether it's on the field or in the booth. We want great football, great baseball, great hockey, and great voices calling all of it. Here's to hoping for more championship runs in the Emerald City that *do* lead to multiple banners, unlike some other cities we could mention. Let's go, Seattle!

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