Hold up, sports fans, because the Thursday Night Football booth just got wild. Kirk Herbstreit, the guy who’s been calling those games for Amazon Prime Video, just locked down an extension for next season. But don’t pop the champagne just yet, because the deal came with a massive catch that shows exactly what Amazon is thinking for the future.
Amazon’s Exit Clause: The Ultimate Flex
So, Herbstreit was in the final year of his deal, and word from Andrew Marchand at The Athletic is he’s got a new contract. Good for him, right? The exact money isn’t out there, and it’s reportedly for fewer years than his original five-year pact, but hey, a deal’s a deal. Except, Amazon apparently stuck in a clause that gives them insane flexibility. This isn’t just a standard contract, it’s a “we really want someone else, and if they’re free, you’re out” clause. Can you believe the Stones?
Sean McVay and Other Big Names Are On Prime’s Wishlist
This is where it gets spicy. Marchand spilled the tea on who Amazon is really eyeing. We’re talking top-tier targets here, folks. The biggest name thrown out? Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay. Imagine that! Suddenly, Herbstreit’s new deal feels less like a long-term commitment and more like a placeholder. Amazon is basically saying, “Kirk, you’re good for now, but if our dream guy becomes available, we’re making a move.” And it’s not just McVay, either. Greg Olsen and even Travis Kelce got shoutouts as potential Prime targets. That’s a lineup that would shake up any broadcast booth!
This whole situation is a head-scratcher, isn’t it? Herbstreit extends, but the spotlight is immediately on who could replace him. Amazon isn’t shy about wanting the biggest names in the game. You gotta wonder how long Herbstreit can hold down that spot with such high-profile names lingering as potential replacements. We’ll be watching this one closely to see if Amazon makes another seismic move.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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