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“I watch him on CBS and I’m impressed.
I’m also a little bit amazed
because, in all of our conversations, [the
war in] Ukraine wasn’t going to come
up, on [Good Morning Football] or off,”
Schrager says, citing an example of
Burleson’s versatility. “And there he is,
speaking eloquently on Ukraine. He’s
incredibly well-read and he puts the
work in. If he did feel boxed in, he certainly
didn’t show that to us, because he
gave us 100 percent just talking about
running backs and tight ends.”
Schrager added that Burleson has arguably
already enjoyed a more successful
broadcasting career than playing
career. Prior to joining CBS Mornings in
September 2021, Burleson also worked
as an entertainment correspondent
for Extra. There, he interviewed New
Jersey Senator Cory Booker, former
First Lady Michelle Obama and actor
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, among
many others, as he pursued topics beyond
football.
Burleson never thought he was out of
his element when talking about matters
unrelated to sports, but he recognizes
that some may still question his qualifications.
After years of sharing a locker
room with players like Calvin Johnson,
Matthew Stafford, Shaun Alexander and
Randy Moss, CBS Mornings has Burleson
working alongside veteran journalists
Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil. As a
former football player, Burleson knows
some may view him in a certain light.
“I know how people see me,” Burleson
says. “I can’t shed that. No matter how
nice my suit is or how clean my haircut
is or how bright my smile is, when people
see me, they see a helmet and shoulder
pads. I can’t do anything about that. All I
can do is try to improve at my job.”
Clearly, CBS has no interest in
Burleson sticking to sports. This fall, he
will cohost Superfan, the network’s new
competition series in which contestants
try to show they know the most about
their favorite musicians.
Burleson also keeps busy when he’s
not in front of a camera. Other ventures
include a podcast on Uninterupted,
voiceover work for Draft Kings, his own
company that helps athletes invest their
money, restaurants, clothing labels and a
jewelry line. Burleson has also produced
art and poetry—just like he wanted to
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