The Number 1 Announcing Team!!!!

I conclude the rankings of all the NFL announcing teams with the number 1 pairing....

1) Jim Nantz/Phil Simms (CBS): Nantz and Simms get the number one nod in my rankings. Jim Nantz has really developed into the voice of CBS Sports. Whether he is doing the Masters, the Final Four, or the NFL, you know it is a big game or event when you hear his voice. Nantz does a great job of setting the scene for the game. If it is late December, and the Pats are hosting the Colts, Nantz does the best job of setting the scene and bringing you into the telecast. It is a skill that not many broadcasters have the ability to pull off. Plus, Nantz has a great voice and sets up Phil very well. Nantz always keeps you aware of the situation and the implications of what the outcome of the game means (He talks about playoff seeds and homefield advantage in October!). He understands the structure of the NFL, and he gives the game a special feel. Simms is the best analyst on television. He has been since he was on NBC in the 90s. Simms really understands the game on both sides of the ball. Obviously, he analyzes the QB position, but he really explains different aspects of offensive and defensive strategy to the viewer at home. One of my favorite attributes about Simms is that he is honest. He doesn't sugar coat anything and says what is on his mind. Simms is the best analyst and pairing him with Nantz made perfect sense. They aren't in the caliber of Summerall and Madden, but they are by far the best announcing team on television.