Phil Simms on looming Troy Aikman and Joe Buck divorce: ‘These things happen’

As Troy Aikman and Joe Buck head toward a divorce, Phil Simms knows “these things happen,” because it happened to him. After 25 years together, setting the record as the longest-tenured broadcast team in NFL history, Buck and Aikman appear destined for a breakup at the conclusion of this season. ESPN signed Buck to a long-term extension months ago, but Aikman is heading toward free agency without receiving what he considers a serious offer. The differing contract situations reportedly led to a blowup in the Monday Night Football booth, with Aikman now pondering other career opportunities .