Stephen A. Smith is a renowned American sports television personality and journalist. He has garnered widespread recognition as a commentator on ESPN’s popular show First Take. With his insightful analysis and charismatic persona, he has also become a well-known NBA analyst on SportsCenter. Recently, Smith made headlines when he publicly confronted ESPN regarding their mass layoffs.

In a bold move to enhance the show’s appeal, Smith has now urged ESPN to consider bringing in an NFL legend as part of the First Take team. The legendary figure in question is a former Denver Broncos player. The NFL veteran, who has amassed a substantial fortune of $14 million, is in talks with ESPN executives.

A football legend’s potential move

The sports media world is in an uproar over the possibility that Shannon Sharpe may be joining ESPN’s First Take. It has been verified by Stephen A. Smith on one of his podcasts that talks are now taking place between ESPN and Sharpe.

“What I can tell is that the honchos are talking to Shannon Sharpe and that Stephen A. Smith wants Shannon Sharpe on First Take.” 

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“Make no mistake about it… I want Shannon Sharpe on First Take. And I aim to get him. We are definitely talking to Shannon Sharpe – the conversations are official. I am hopeful, very hopeful and very confident that he will be on First Take.” 

Sharpe’s possible transfer to First Take carries significant weight because of his successful partnership with Skip Bayless on the rival show UNDISPUTED on FOX Sports. The program was a smashing success because of the evident connection between the two leads.

Sharpe’s exit from UNDISPUTED earlier this year made him a free agent, prompting rumors that he would team up with Stephen A. Smith. The public is waiting with anticipation for further details about the future of ESPN’s legendary sports talk show.

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The recent ESPN layoffs were also addressed by Stephen A. Smith on his show.

Stephen A. Smith’s response to ESPN’s layoffs

The recent layoffs at ESPN shook the sports world, affecting 20 on-air personalities. Among those laid off were prominent commentators Max Kellerman, Jalen Rose, Jeff Van Gundy and Keyshawn Jackson. These personalities were widely recognized as representing the network and providing excellent commentary for many years.

Smith said he cared for the people affected emotionally by the layoffs but stressed the practicality of the choice. While sympathizing with those affected and wishing them well, he stated that ESPN’s massive financial losses, amounting to $5.5 billion, called for the layoffs.

“As sad as I’m, as wishful I am that every single of those folks land on their feet and ultimately recapture a prosperous career (like) that (which) they had on ESPN, I’d like to remind everybody they are casualties of a layoff because ESPN lost $5.5 billion, the parks, and the theaters.”

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With many popular personalities now gone from ESPN, would you like to see NFL legend-turned-commentator Shannon Sharpe share the stage with Stephen A. Smith? Let us know in the comments!