14 NFL Players We Most Want to See in the Booth After Retirement

For some players, a career in the broadcasting booth after their days on the gridiron are over is inevitable. 

Whether these players are known for their Hall of Fame talent or remarkable personalities, people want to watch these guys.  

Fans hate to see their favorite player retire, but will find comfort seeing them on Sundays behind the mic.  

Get ready for it—these guys are the future of NFL broadcasting. 

Seattle Seahawks: Russell Wilson

Seattle Seahawks rookie quarterback Russell Wilson is an All-American kinda guy.

A blend of intelligence and athleticism has him competing for the starting job in Seattle this offseason.

After his NFL career is over, he'll be welcomed into the booth for his outlook on things. 

Let's not forget that Wilson was drafted by the Colorado Rockies once upon a time, which will only broadens his horizons when the red light is on.

San Diego Chargers: Antonio Garay

Antonio Garay's hair looks like Dennis Rodman's love child. 

Plus, the guy drives a Hello Kitty Smart Car. 

Anybody who has that much fun needs to be on television. Count him in. 

Denver Broncos: Champ Bailey

Everybody respects a Hall of Fame cornerback and Champ Bailey fits the bill. 

The defensive perspective is just as valuable as any offensive input in the booth, and Bailey has proved that he knows how to stymie the best NFL wide receivers. 

His 50 career interceptions speak for themselves along with his name—Champ. 

Who doesn't like that? 

He's currently 34 years old, so he should be in the booth within the next five years. 

St. Louis Rams: Steven Jackson

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson has been a model of consistency during his NFL career and his expertise at the position will give him an upper hand in the booth.

The highly respected Jackson has had seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, which is the longest active streak in the NFL. With an improved Rams team in 2012, he should be a lock for an eighth.

He's only 29 years old, but has 2,138 career carries, which means that the constant pounding of the NFL may put an end to his career sooner than later.

That being said, he'll get an opportunity to broadcast when he's ready.  

Carolina Panthers: Steve Smith

Steve Smith cannot only walk the walk, but he can talk the talk. 

True dynamite on a football field, he'll be a live wire in front of a television camera. 

Thanks to quarterback Cam Newton, Smith has a few big years left in his career, but will be ready for a new career in TV afterwards. 

Green Bay Packers: Charles Woodson

Charles Woodson is nothing short of a football legend.

A former Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl champion, the NFL can't afford to have Woodson disappear after he ends up in Canton.

He'll provide audiences everywhere with valuable insight on how to pick apart an NFL offense.  

Tennessee Titans: Matt Hasselbeck

NFL fans can't wait for Matt Hasselbeck to replace his brother Tim in the booth.

He's better than him on the football field and will be better in front of a camera. 

Arizona Cardinals: Larry Fitzgerald

Who dislikes Larry Fitzgerald? 

The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver is one of the best in the game and definitely has a career in the booth after his days are done on the football field. 

He has plenty of charisma and has recently said that he wants to travel to space. If he's brave enough to take on NFL defenders and space, he's brave enough to get behind the mic.  

As a future Hall of Famer, no one wants to see him go. 

Pittsburgh Steelers: Brett Keisel

People would tune-in to Brett Keisel just to stare at his beard. 

New Orleans Saints: Drew Brees

Drew Brees is more than likable. 

Sure, he may have just become the highest paid player in history, but he earned it. 

Not only has he saved and resurrected the city of New Orleans, but he's becoming one of the most prolific quarterbacks to ever walk the planet. 

All eyes are on Brees from here on out.

Baltimore Ravens: Ray Lewis

Something about Ray Lewis commands attention. 

He's one of the best linebackers in NFL history and will make a fine broadcaster when he finally decides to retire. 

Lewis is a fearless leader on the field and is respected by all. 

Whatever he says, people listen. 

Houston Texans: Arian Foster

Running back Arian Foster is just plain weird and we like him. 

Off the wall antics are the norm with Foster and he is a quirky down to earth guy. 

The game needs more guys like Foster as he's willing to interact with fans and has fun in doing so. He truly appreciates the position that he's in and gives back to the ones who adore him most. 

Given the combination of his ability on the field and his unique personality, Foster will soon be must-see TV. 

New England Patriots: Tom Brady

Forget about his stats on the football field. 

Guys like Tom Brady because he's married to a super model and girls like him because they think he is a super model. 

Brady is a gold mine when it comes to ratings and television producers are counting the days until he becomes a free agent in their line of work. 

Minnesota Vikings: Jared Allen

Jared Allen is one of the goofiest dudes in the history of the NFL. 

Oh, he's also a sack artist that can't be stopped. He's only 30 years old and he's already No. 20 on the all-time sack leaders list. His 22 in 2011 was something out of a video game and 2012 shouldn't be any different. 

Allen is a pure riot and having him bypass the booth would be a crime against humanity. The guy could have an HBO pay-per-view show that would pull in millions. 

Allen could commentate a live event on paint drying and people would watch.

Sign me up.

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