Fox has reportedly begun negotiations with former Saints coach Sean Payton to become its No. 1 analyst in the event Troy Aikman leaves the network to join ESPN or Amazon Prime Video for "Monday Night Football" or "Thursday Night Bryan Shaw Jersey Football" broadcasts, respectively.According to a ' Michael McCarthy, Fox is offering Payton, 58, a contract worth $10 million annually. The Super Bowl-winning coach made $9.8 million with the Saints during the 2021 season, per multiple reports.MORE: Sources who spoke to McCarthy about Fox's interest in Payton suggested the network may take a more cautious approach with him, however. One source said Fox doesn't want to be stuck in a long-term Greg Holland Jersey contract with someone unsuited for the role, while anotherexpre sed concern that Payton may return to coaching, especially if the Cowboys head-coaching position opens up.The second (the Cowboys) fire Mike McCarthy, its Paytons job. The whole world knows that, the source said. Its tricky to hire a coach who might only do it for one year. You want to build a busine s. You want Pat Valaika Jersey to build what you had with (Aikman) for 20 years.When Payton , he acknowledged to reporters that he had pondered moving to the broadcast booth."I think Id like to do that," he said. "I think Id be pretty good Kyle Freeland Jersey at it."MORE: FOS reports that former Panthers tight end Greg Olsen has also received interest in the Fox position. The network's No. 2 analyst impre sed in the role in his first full-time season in 2021 so much so that he reportedly is receiving interest from Amazon about a studio position for its "TNF" broadcast.FOS also reports that several teams have contacted Olsen about coaching and front-office positions. But the outlet added that Olsen's budding podcast network indicates he may be committed to exploring a media Wade Davis Jersey career.McCarthy's report indicated Fox has feelers out on other potential prospects as well, which corroborates a Wednesday night report from Andrew Marchand. Those include Rams coach Sean McVay, fresh off a victory in Super Bowl 56; 49ers general manager John Lynch; and former Colts/Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers.