Jun 23rd 2008 4:09PM by Michael David Smith
Richard Deitsch of is reporting that Fox has hired former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan as an NFL studio analyst.

Strahan will join the cast of , where he’ll spar with analysts Terry Bradshaw, HowieLong and Jimmy Johnson, along with host Curt Menefee. Also on : reporter Jay Glazer, who got the exclusive scoop when Strahan retired.

Strahan was one of the smartest and funniest players in the NFL over the last 15 years, and he’ll no doubt be a good addition to the Fox pregame show cast. My biggest concern with the Fox show is that Strahan won’t get a word in edgewise with Bradshaw, Long and Johnson around. Strahan is at his best when he simply sits down in front of a microphone and starts talking spontaneously. Let’s hope Fox gives him the freedom to do that.