John Madden just checked out

When Madden went from CBS to Fox Sports, he commanded a salary that was higher than any NFL player at that time. That says a little about his worth. Also noteworthy is that Madden was the only color commentator in televised sports history who kept viewers watching the game even if the game was a blow out or a stinker. There is no one today like that, nor was there anyone before him. His football IQ was through the roof, but it would have been wasted were he not genuine, honest and comfortable in his own skin. And he wasn’t big on rules. He only had three. Show up on time (that shows respect), listen and play your *** off on Sunday. NFL executives, coaches, GM’s, scouts and more would call Madden for advise on any number of subjects, football and non football related. Even to the end of his life. That is how GIANT his intellect was. RIP John Madden.