Greg Olsen has played in the NFL, won a reputation as one of the league’s sharpest tight ends, and built a second career breaking down the game. But one moment during FOX’s San Francisco 49ers–Atlanta Falcons broadcast has fans questioning…
FOX broadcaster Greg Olsen faced criticism on social media after confusing two trick plays during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons. The former NFL tight end repeatedly referred to a hook-and-ladder play as a flea flicker before eventually correcting himself during the live coverage.
Viewers called out the error on social media, expressing frustration that an experienced analyst would mislabel well-known offensive concepts. Olsen, who played 14 NFL seasons and spent substantial time with the Carolina Panthers, regularly provides in-game analysis and breakdowns of offensive schemes for the network.
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