Nate Burleson.Photo: Mary Kouw/CBS via Getty
Nate Burlesoncouldn’t be more proud of his job!
Whileco-hostingCBS Morningson Friday, the 40-year-old former NFL player reflected onjoining the morning broadcast seriesearlier this year and spoke about how special the role is to him.
“I had a chance — an opportunity — to join you guys back in September, and it has been incredible,” Burleson said to fellow co-hostsGayle KingandTony Dokoupil.
“You know, I heard that starting a new job is like going to a new school in a new town, and I get to sit with a couple of straight-A students, cause you guys are really, really good at your jobs,” he continued. “So thank you for leading the way and also making room at the cool kids' table.”
King, 67, appreciated Burleson’s remarks and noted that he “always brings his A-game,” as Dokoupil, 41, agreed.
Back in August, CBS announced in a press release that Burleson would join the series as a co-host.
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“Having a chance to inform, enhance or simply brighten up the morning for our viewers is an honor,” he continued. “The sport of football and I will always be inextricably intertwined. I feel so fortunate to joinCTMwhile continuing to play a role at the NFL Network, and of course, spending Sundays with the team onThe NFL Today.”
Ahead of his new post atCBS Mornings,Burleson appeared on the show as a guest host.
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After playing football in college, Burleson joined the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He also later played for the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions.
source: people.com
