1. Former NFL safety Aqib Talib was a breath of fresh air calling two games for Fox this past season.
He was also a breath of fresh air on this week’s SI Media Podcast, where he opined on a variety of topics.
I don’t know how long it can last if Talib wants to become a part of sports media, but his authenticity and honesty are much appreciated here.
Here are some highlights of our conversation.
On how much Fox paid him to work as an analyst on two games last season:
“When I got the call from Fox, when my agent called me, he said they wanted to sign me to a three-game deal.