Thirty-one years. That’s how long Jimmy Johnson has been a fixture on NFL Sundays, breaking down the game with that signature mix of wisdom and wit. Before that? He was the mastermind behind two straight Cowboys Super Bowl wins, somehow navigating the Jerry Jones era without losing his mind (or hair).
But for over three decades, he’s been a staple at Fox, delivering analysis that fans actually wanted to hear. So when he gave an emotional speech before Super Bowl LIX, fans were left wondering—was this it?
“I can truly say because of my family and because of y’all, I’ve never been happier than in this time of my life. Happiest I’ve ever been in my life,” Johnson said, his voice carrying a weight that felt… final. But it wasn’t. The thing is, the speach stemmed because of his emotional reaction to a Fox tribute package—a long one—highlighting his playing, coaching, and broadcasting career.
The kind of thing you air right before someone announces they’re hanging it up. The only problem? Johnson never actually said the words.
That’s when Curt Menefee stepped in with the obvious question: “Was that goodbye?” Johnson’s response? A classic. “One day at a time, Curt. One day at a time.” No announcement. No farewell tour. Just a man who’s spent his life in football, playing things close to the vest.
But let’s be real—this felt like the beginning of the end. Maybe it’s this year. Maybe it’s next. But sooner rather than later, Sundays won’t sound the same without him.
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