 In 2008, Simms stated it was "too close to call" and named four players to the trophy; he then gave the award to several people every year until 2013, after which he reverted to a single MVP in 2014.Simms was removed from the broadcast booth for the 2017 season in favor of Tony Romo, who did not carry on the tradition.Instead, the "Chevrolet Player of the Game" award was extended to CBS' Thanksgiving Day game.