By Lydia Jane Allison
Belichick to Provide Expert Commentary Alongside Host Ryan Clark and Former Superstar Players Chad Johnson and Chris Long
“Inside the NFL” Returns for a Second Season on The CW on Friday, Aug. 30 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
BURBANK, Calif. — The CW Network today announced the most successful coach in NFL history and eight-time Super Bowl champion, Bill Belichick, will join the Emmy Award-winning “Inside the NFL” for its second season on The CW beginning Friday, Aug. 30 (9-10 p.m. ET/PT). Belichick will sit alongside Emmy Award-winning host and Super Bowl champion safety Ryan Clark, Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson and two-time Super Bowl champion defensive end Chris Long for a powerhouse panel combination of talent and experience as they dive deep into the most important stories and trends of the NFL season every week through the Super Bowl.
“Bill Belichick joining ‘Inside the NFL’ is a true game-changer for this storied franchise and The CW,” said Dennis Miller, president, The CW Network. “Not only is he one of the most accomplished coaches in NFL history, but his knowledge and passion for football is truly unmatched. Fans will now get the chance to hear his insights and better understand the nuances of the game from the master himself. We cannot wait for Bill, Ryan, Chad and Chris to deliver a championship-caliber show all season long.”
“I’m thrilled to join my new team at NFL Films and to work on such a historic television franchise,” said Belichick. “I’ve always appreciated ‘Inside the NFL’s’ depth of analysis, and I hope to bring the same detailed insight to The CW by talking real football with real pros – Ryan, Chris and Chad – this coming season.”
“Over the years, NFL Films and Coach Belichick have enjoyed a long and collaborative relationship,” said Steve Menzel, senior producer and showrunner, NFL Films. “Adding his football mind to an already impressive roster on ‘Inside the NFL’ presents an incredible creative opportunity.”
Belichick is considered by many to be the greatest coach in NFL history. Over 24 seasons as head coach of the New England Patriots, his teams won an unprecedented nine AFC Championships and six Super Bowls. Before New England, he spent five years as head coach of the Cleveland Browns and won two Super Bowls as defensive coordinator of the New York Giants. In 2019, Belichick partnered with NFL Films on the series “NFL 100 All-Time Team,” which won an Emmy Award and earned Belichick a nomination for Outstanding Studio Analyst. This year will mark his 50th straight season working in the National Football League.
“Inside the NFL” enters its 48th season as appointment viewing for football fans. Every Friday night throughout the season, “Inside the NFL” sets the stage for the games ahead, by combining expert analysis with pivotal game action captured by NFL Films’ legendary cinematographers and exclusive all-access “mic’d up” audio.
An NFL Films production, “Inside the NFL” is executive produced by Ross Ketover, Keith Cossrow, Ken Rodgers and Jessica Boddy.
About The CW Network
The CW is America’s fifth major broadcast network and reaches 100% of US television households. The CW delivers 15 hours of primetime entertainment programming per week in addition to over 300 hours of sports per year as the broadcast home to LIV Golf, ACC football and basketball games, Pac-12 football games, “Inside the NFL,” and WWE NXT and NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning in Fall 2024. The fully ad-supported CW App, with more than 100 million downloads to date, is available for free to consumers on all major platforms and is home to the latest episodes and seasons of The CW’s primetime programming, live streaming of LIV Golf tournaments and a library of entertaining film and television content for on-demand viewing. The CW is 75%-owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), a leading diversified media company and largest CW affiliate group. For more information about The CW, please visit www.cwtv.com.
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