While everyone’s attention is rightfully focused on the New Orleans Saints’ prime time game with the Las Vegas Raiders on “Monday Night Football,” one big change may have flown under the radar for the Saints’ Week 3 home game against the Green Bay Packers.
NBC’s Al Michaels let slip during the Seahawks-Patriots Sunday night game that he will be taking a “bye week” afterwards, promoting veteran play-by-play man Mike Tirico to his chair next to Cris Collinsworth. This change was discussed during a preseason conference call with NBC producer Fred Gaudelli, who explained that it is part of a gradual transition in the booth as Michaels, 75, eases into retirement.