NFL Network adds six new analysts ahead of 2023 season

The NFL Network has announced the addition of six new analysts ahead of the start of the 2023 regular season. The network’s new talent will assist with studio shows, Super Bowl coverage, the NFL Scouting Combine and the NFL Draft.

Per NFL Media’s release, these are the six individuals joining the network for the upcoming season:

• Gerald McCoy (former DT)
• Chase Daniel (former QB)
• David Shaw (former Stanford HC)
• Leslie Frazier (former NFL HC)
• Pep Hamilton (former NFL OC)
• Robert Turbin (Super Bowl-winning RB)

🚨TALENT ANNOUNCEMENT🚨@nflnetwork adds analysts ahead of 2023 @NFL season:

*Former All-Pro DT Gerald McCoy
*14-year QB Chase Daniel
*Former Stanford HC David Shaw
*Former HC Leslie Frazier
*Former OC Pep Hamilton
*Super Bowl champion RB Robert Turbinhttps://t.co/HG05q0zAFY pic.twitter.com/cOC4LBpYKW

— NFL Media (@NFLMedia) September 5, 2023

NFL Network released a statement regarding the additions to the analyst pool this week.

“Former All-Pro defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, 14-year veteran quarterback Chase Daniel, former Stanford head coach David Shaw, former head coach and long-time assistant coach Leslie Frazier, former offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton, and Super Bowl champion running back Robert Turbin have joined NFL Network as analysts, it was announced today,” the statement read.

All six will appear on a variety of NFL Network studio shows, as well as the network’s coverage of such events as Super Bowl, NFL Scouting Combine and NFL Draft.

The announcement comes just days before the start of the 2023 NFL regular season. The first game of the season is set for Thursday, Sept. 7 between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City. NBC carries the coverage with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. ET.

A look at Week 1 in the NFL

Football finally returns this weekend! All 32 teams will be in action in Week 1 and fans will undoubtedly be glued to their televisions from Thursday through Monday.

Let’s take a look at the Week 1 slate (all games on Sunday, Sept. 10 unless noted):

• Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Thursday Night Football)
• Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts
• Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens
• Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings
• Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints
• Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons
• San Francisco 49ers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
• Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Commanders
• Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos
• Miami Dolphins vs. Los Angeles Chargers
• Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots
• Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
• Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks
• Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants (Sunday Night Football)
• Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets (Monday Night Football)

What Week 1 matchups are you most looking forward to? Which players are you eager to see back on the field? It should be an entertaining start to a new season.