Mon Dec 15 13:40:00 UTC 2025: Awful Announcing Readers Rank NFL Radio Booths: Packers Take Top Spot, Dolphins Falter

[City, State] – Awful Announcing, a popular sports media website, recently surveyed its readers to evaluate the performance of all 32 NFL teams’ radio broadcasting crews for the 2025 season. Over 3,500 individual votes were cast, grading each booth from A to F. The results revealed a wide range of opinions, with the Green Bay Packers claiming the top spot and the Miami Dolphins landing at the bottom.

The Packers’ booth, featuring Wayne Larrivee and Larry McCarren, secured the highest average grade, earning praise for Larrivee’s play-by-play and the booth’s overall chemistry. The Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets radio teams rounded out the top three.

At the other end of the spectrum, the Miami Dolphins’ announcing crew faced harsh criticism. Readers cited issues with play-by-play accuracy and a lack of informative content, ultimately leading to their last-place ranking. Other teams receiving notably negative feedback included the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans.

The survey revealed a wide range of opinions on individual announcers. While some, like Wes Durham of the Atlanta Falcons and Brad Sham of the Dallas Cowboys, garnered widespread praise, others, such as Scott Zolak of the New England Patriots and Bob Papa of the New York Giants, proved to be more polarizing figures.

Overall, the survey provides a comprehensive look at how NFL fans perceive their local radio broadcasts, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of each team’s announcing crew.

Here’s a summary of the bottom and top booths based on the Awful Announcing reader poll:

Bottom 3:

  • Miami Dolphins: Criticized for inaccurate play-by-play and lack of in-game information.
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: Analyst Frangie received strong negative feedback.
  • Tennessee Titans: New play-by-play announcer Zarzour viewed as a downgrade.

Top 3:

  • Green Bay Packers: Lauded for play-by-play excellence, especially Larrivee.
  • Arizona Cardinals: Pasch was recognized for a solid and elite performance and Shipley drew praised, too.
  • New York Jets: Wischusen received high praise.

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