How long does Witten last at MNF?

[Diehardblues]

I can't listen to him but how long is that contract? They're not in the financial position to be paying off a contract but they could move him to one of the pregame shows.

The real question is how long can ESPN continue to bleed to the NFL for the rights to MNF?

Exactly my sentiments. How long will MNF survive on ESPN ?

 

[RodeoJake]

He'll get better and have a nice career in the booth.

 

[Future]

He's fine. His insights and delivery are fine, he just has some awkward timing, which is made kind of worse because Tessitore is milquetoast and Keyshawn is awful. They need to just go back to one play by play, one color, and a sideline reporter who only chimes in when they go to him/her.

Like everyone, I don't like Joe Buck and Aikman, but I will say that they are excellent at playing off of each other. Some of that is just learned behavior that Witten doesn't have yet.

 

[TexasHillbilly]

I felt like this Monday was his best effort so far.

I think Tony’s success has raised peoples opinions.

Rome was not built in a day. Neither is Jason's tv prowess. It is going to take him some time.

 

[CouchCoach]

I haven't witnessed his MNF stint yet, but it surprises me to hear that he's bad at it. In all the interviews I've seen, he's always been very articulate and concise.
It must be nerves.

They didn't do him any favors with Tessitore and McFarland, they're not A list by any stretch, they were SEC regional broadcasters and McFarland was in studio. Romo, Moose, Aikman got vets to work with and a director from a network. For all we know, ESPN could have fired their best directors in one of their blood baths. There has been a lot of "behind the scenes" bloodletting.

I didn't listen to this last game but have to two other games and one thing is apparent, the play by play guy is supposed to be the dog and the color guy, the tail, and it does not seem that way between Tessitore and Witten. He's leaving too much of an opening for Witten and there is actually no good reason to have a 3rd guy chiming in from a damned carnival ride chair.

Listen to how Buck and Nantz lead in Aikman and Romo, it seems natural but the one on MNF is forced. But one thing I discovered just this last week. Did you know Troy was a HOFer? Buck keeps forgetting and has to remind himself every time he talks to him.

I know Witten passed the audition and Favre failed but I wonder how much they wanted to do the job entered into it? Anything ESPN does these days has a $ value attached to it and they are still bleeding and can't cut enough employees.

 

[dstew60105]

He'll get better and have a nice career in the booth.

Better question, is that a hair piece or plugs?

 

[Swanny]

tonight was first time I’d heard him and he was awful.

He’d do well right before the snap calling out coverage but in breaking down what happened and trying to make conversation he was atrocious.

Booger actually schooled him and he doesn’t have the overhead view Witten does.

I can see ESPN going to a 2 man booth next year with Booger. Witten is clearly the 3rd wheel.

He’ll be even worse for our game because he will want to stay impartial but the nerves I can see getting to him.

I have watched about 10 minutes total of Monday night football this year. I do think he is terrible. But my sample size is very small

 

[DFWJC]

I think many thought his personality and speaking style made it doubtful of his suitability

Love Witten, but I agree.

 

[pitt33]

'he pulled the rabbit out of his head' - Jason Witten

***.

Nice guy but...

 

[Diehardblues]

Better question, is that a hair piece or plugs?

Definitely a hair piece. Looks fairly natural if you didn’t know.

 

[Diehardblues]

They didn't do him any favors with Tessitore and McFarland, they're not A list by any stretch, they were SEC regional broadcasters and McFarland was in studio. Romo, Moose, Aikman got vets to work with and a director from a network. For all we know, ESPN could have fired their best directors in one of their blood baths. There has been a lot of "behind the scenes" bloodletting.

I didn't listen to this last game but have to two other games and one thing is apparent, the play by play guy is supposed to be the dog and the color guy, the tail, and it does not seem that way between Tessitore and Witten. He's leaving too much of an opening for Witten and there is actually no good reason to have a 3rd guy chiming in from a damned carnival ride chair.

Listen to how Buck and Nantz lead in Aikman and Romo, it seems natural but the one on MNF is forced. But one thing I discovered just this last week. Did you know Troy was a HOFer? Buck keeps forgetting and has to remind himself every time he talks to him.

I know Witten passed the audition and Favre failed but I wonder how much they wanted to do the job entered into it? Anything ESPN does these days has a $ value attached to it and they are still bleeding and can't cut enough employees.

Spot on again. Not all star supporting cast.

 

[Runwildboys]

I have watched about 10 minutes total of Monday night football this year. I do think he is terrible. But my sample size is very small

Careful how you phrase things around here!

 

[pancakeman]

God forbid someone misspeak. Too many perfect people around here.

His job is literally speaking, I think it's fair to assess how he's doing at it.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

I mean, however long his contract is. The idea that he’s being graded harshly by some TV exec in the sky after 6 weeks is pretty silly. FOX and CBS have an entire roster full of clowns calling games. I mean Simms seemed pretty thoroughly reviled and how long was he on the air and in the top booth no less?

 

[robjay04]

If Gruden gets fired, I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t just change everything back.

Gruden was a very good announcer.

 

[Diehardblues]

I have watched about 10 minutes total of Monday night football this year. I do think he is terrible. But my sample size is very small

I could definitely see how you’d come to that conclusion. He’s definitely not polished.

 

[cern]

God forbid someone misspeak. Too many perfect people around here.

such comments made yogi berra a treasure. "when you get to the fork in the road, take it" and he could have said another body part.

 

[calico]

witten is whitebread. he's boring. he needs to start in the studio.

 

[charron]

He just seems unnatural when he's speaking.

We all know Wit knows football better than 99% of people, but he can't articulate that knowledge in a relatable way.

If he doesn't improve, I bet we won't see him next season. Much like Emmitt as ESPN; there and gone and in a flash.

I think that's the best way to put it. He needs to relax or something. The football IQ is evedent just needs to work on the delivery.

 

[TheCoolFan]

Garrett would be better. Maybe ESPN makes him an offer he can't refuse to get him away from here some day