“Preparation occurs in the week before the game, and continues during the game as you notice trends and talk to the coaches when you're on the sidelines. And it continues right up to the snap, putting yourself in a position to make plays.”

American former professional football player and sportscaster

Mark Schlereth is an American former professional football player, born in 1966, who later became a television and radio sportscaster. He played guard in the NFL from 1989 to 2000 for the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos, and is also known for his work as a football analyst. After his playing career, Schlereth moved into broadcasting. He has appeared on Fox Sports, including FS1, and worked on other programs as well. He also co-hosted Sedano & Stink on ESPN Radio until 2015. Beyond sports media, he appeared on the soap opera Guiding Light and in the 2012 remake of Red Dawn.