From the little I’ve been able to watch of “Fox Football Daily” on Fox Sports 1, one thing is well obvious. Brian Urlacher needs to be properly coached on how to speak on camera.
Urlacher’s fast-paced dialogue was acceptable and natural during post-game interviews during his playing career, but as a professional analyst, he needs to talk slower and more clearly. I don’t blame Urlacher so much as I do the folks at Fox Sports.
In contrast, ESPN rookie analyst Ray Lewis began working with a network talent coach in June, giving him three months of practice before going on camera. The Fox Sports/Urlacher hire was announced not even a month before the new sports network went live.
On a positive end, fellow Fox Sports rookie analyst Randy Moss comes across more natural on screen and has a more coherent delivery than Urlacher.
Again, I’m not ragging Urlacher so much as I am Fox. I wish Brian the best and hope he only continues to improve.