As a Monday Night Football sideline reporter, Eric Dickerson was Saturday Night Live bad – so inept, SNL actually spoofed him.

But Dickerson’s embarrassing two seasons on MNF weren’t his fault. Having him interviewing coaches was like asking him to play quarterback instead of running back. He was totally out of position.

While The Matchup, in good conscience, could never recommend watching The Best Damn Sports Show Period regularly, we will say this: Dickerson is pretty good on that show.

Noticeably more relaxed, Dickerson makes solid, thorough points and – you won’t believe this – asks pretty good questions. When the next NFL studio job opens, he should be considered.

Overall, The Matchup is against sports TV recycling, but Dickerson deserves another chance. He is a Matchup winner in studio.