Phil Simms

Tale of the Tape

Title: Commentator
Network: CBS
College: Morehead State
Pro: New York Giants
Birthdate: November 3, 1955
Birthplace: Louisville, KY
Residence: New Jersey


Professional
• One of NFL’s top quarterbacks All-Time.
• Played entire 15-year career with New York Giants; holds 19 team records
• 1993, became only 14th QB in NFL history to pass for more than 30,000 yards (33,462)
• Led Giants to two Super Bowl Championships
• 1986, named Super XXI MVP
• 1985, 1986 and 1993, Pro Bowl selection; 1985 Pro Bowl MVP
• 1979, Giants first selection in NFL Draft
• Called his fifth Superbowl in Miami, Florida at Super Bowl XLI, February 4, 2007


Expert Analysis
• Signed six year extension before 2006 season with CBS Sports as lead analyst for NFL
• Widely regarded as top NFL expert analyst
• Quarterback Skills Expert; provides evaluations to top NFL personnel directors
• 1998 –present; CBS #1 football broadcast team (with Jim Nantz)
• 1999, introduced “Phil Simms All-Iron Team,” which honors top NFL players and coach
• 1995-1998; game analyst for NBC Sports’ top broadcast team (with Dick Enberg)
• 1996, announced events for NBC Sports’ coverage of the Summer Olympics
• 1995, ESPN studio football analyst; special events host (i.e. NFL Quarterback Challenge)


Personal
• Phil and his wife, Diana, have three children, Christopher, Matthew, and Deirdre
• Excelled in football and baseball while at Southern High School in Louisville, KY
• Host, 2002 Miss Universe
• Assists in the education of children through youth charities and sports camps


A Word on Phil Simms

“I’m hoping Phil will be our lead analyst for the next twenty years….Phil has developed into the pre-eminent analyst in the business.”
- Sean McManus, President, CBS Sports


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