Brian Williams is in a world of trouble over at NBC News and that means that a handful of veteran reporters are wondering if his missteps could provide an opportunity that doesn't come along very often. Williams is currently taking a leave of absence from NBC Nightly News for "misremembering" whether or not he was in a chopper that was hit by RPG fire in 2003. Once the network figures out what else Williams may have inaccurately remembered in his other tales of heroic actions, his fate will be determined. One familiar face just waiting for the opportunity to have a meeting with NBC is none other than Katie Couric.
She left the network's Today show back in 2006 to anchor CBS Evening News and when that didn't work out she landed her own talk show for a few seasons. Couric is currently working for Yahoo but is looking for the perfect opportunity to jump back into the big leagues and Williams' flubs may have handed her an opportunity.
According to a report by NY's Daily News, her fingers are crossed,
"Katie still has deep, deep contacts at NBC. She would love to return as the Nightly News anchor. No one smells blood like Katie. She is like a shark. Brian is in deep trouble and this could be her chance. You don't get to be as successful as Katie without being ruthless. Behind her is a line of bodies she needed to step on to get to the top," says the source.
Whether or not Couric is interested is a no-brainer. Perhaps the real question is whether or not she has already put out feelers or made a few phone calls. It was announced that Lester Holt will temporarily be filling in for Williams but if the job opens up for real, would you like to see Couric given a shot as the next anchor of NBC Nightly News? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
