He sounds like he couldn't be less interested in the game. Hopefully the NFL Network puts him out of his misery soon. Totally ruins every game he calls.
I am convinced that Bryant Gumbel does not really understand the game. He throws out terminology which makes you think...wtf. Why would anyone call a football quarter a period? It's not hockey!!! He also referred to the playoffs as the "tournament".
Maybe the NFL network should replace him with Chris Schultz from TSN. At least he understands the game and does not speak in a girly-mans voice.
I feel that his voice is rather weak also,and yes,he does sound like a girly man. He talks in a very monotone way which lends no excitement to the broadcast.