Troy Aikman and Tom Brady are playing piquant dual roles within the NFL. A practice that should not be allowed. A commentary.

It was around three months ago, in early January, when the Miami Dolphins announced that they were bringing in NFL legend Troy Aikman as a consultant in their search for a new head coach and general manager.

The people they were looking for were quickly found. Jeff Hafley was installed as the new head coach, Jon-Eric Sullivan as GM. By the time Hafley was hired on January 19, Aikman could have left the Dolphins. But he didn’t.

Three months later, the draft is fast approaching – and the longtime quarterback is still with the franchise. What position does he play? Unclear!

But what is clear is that he apparently came to stay. Contrary to the original statements.

Aikman in the draft for the Dolphins

Recently, Aikman explained in an interview with “DLLS Sports” that he will be at the talent draft in a few weeks – but not in his actual role.

The chief analyst for “Monday Night Football” on the US channel ‘ESPN’ will instead be at the start in the service of the Dolphins: “I’ll be in Miami for the draft. I’ll be on their premises,” he said.

The reasons are obvious for the 59-year-old. “I think the Dolphins have acted wisely in recognizing my relationships within the league and knowing that I have information that they don’t have or can’t get.”

And further: “And I think they’ve acted wisely in taking advantage of that, whether it’s through me or someone else. I’ll be rooting for the Dolphins because there’s something at stake for me now.”

Aikman with an obvious conflict of interest

A statement whose implications need to be made clear. One of the top commentators in NFL coverage, who is actually committed to neutrality and objectivity, openly says which team he is rooting for in the future.

An obvious conflict of interest that puts him in a piquant position. As a commentator, he has the opportunity to meet with the teams and attend training sessions when he reports on them during the regular season.

But do the people in charge of the 31 other franchises really feel comfortable sharing information with someone who is anything but impartial?