Dan Fouts on Dennis Miller, Al Michaels, Monday Night Football, Justin Herbert, and more

Awful Announcing’s Brandon Contes is joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Fouts. They discuss the new HBO documentary "Miller Night Football" which depicts ABC’s decision to build a Monday Night Football booth around Al Michaels, Dan Fouts and Dennis Miller. Fouts opens up about working with Miller and Michaels, and being replaced by John Madden. He also discusses the Los Angeles Chargers, including his relationship with Justin Herbert and Philip Rivers.

-02:15: Emotions of participating in this documentary

-05:51: Could Dan, Al and Dennis have been a long-term fit?

-07:49: Was the booth a success?

-08:38: Reaction to ABC hiring Dennis Miller

-10:35: Rush Limbaugh tryouts

-11:35: Relationship with Al and Dennis

-12:22: Al Michaels and John Madden

-15:20: Growing up the son of a broadcaster

-16:31: Noah Eagle compared to Ian Eagle

-18:38: What’s wrong with the Chargers?

-21:35: Justin Herbert

-23:20: Philip Rivers

-25:17: Quarterback injuries

-26:28: Analytics

-27:39: Playing in Tokyo

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