PFT: Theisman out on MNF; Jaws in

[Canadian BoyzFan]

Good news!!!
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SUNSHINE OUT AT MNF

A source with knowledge of the situation tells us that ESPN is yanking analyst Joe Theismann from Monday Night Football. Earlier this year, the network said that the lineup for the weekly NFL broadcast would returned unchanged in 2007.

Per the source, the likely replacement for Theismann is Ron Jaworski, who performed well (despite wearing ladies' glasses) during the back half of a season-opening Monday night doubleheader and who currently is handling booth duties for the ESPN/ABC coverage of the Arena Football League.

It's unknown whether Theismann will be reassigned to other ESPN NFL-related shows, or possibly to ESPN's college football coverage. After Mike Patrick and Paul Maguire weren't shifted with Theismann from Sunday night to Monday night, Patrick and Maguire landed with the network's NCAA broadcasts.

The problem, as we understand it, is that Theismann received a lucrative contract in the waning days of Mark Shapiro's tenure, and the network is unlikely to eat the balance of it. We're told that there are at least two years remaining on the deal.

Per a source with knowledge of the in-house dynamics at ESPN, Theismann and Tony Kornheiser didn't mix well, and there's a school of thought that Kornheiser would be better without having to worry about tiptoeing on eggshells with Theismann. (And we agree with that. Completely.)

The information came to us in response to an item we posted earlier on Saturday indicating that ESPN had offered a spot on Monday Night Football to former Cowboys coach Bill Parcells.

Stay tuned.

 

[philo beddoe]

Good news!!!
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SUNSHINE OUT AT MNF

A source with knowledge of the situation tells us that ESPN is yanking analyst Joe Theismann from Monday Night Football. Earlier this year, the network said that the lineup for the weekly NFL broadcast would returned unchanged in 2007.

Per the source, the likely replacement for Theismann is Ron Jaworski, who performed well (despite wearing ladies' glasses) during the back half of a season-opening Monday night doubleheader and who currently is handling booth duties for the ESPN/ABC coverage of the Arena Football League.

It's unknown whether Theismann will be reassigned to other ESPN NFL-related shows, or possibly to ESPN's college football coverage. After Mike Patrick and Paul Maguire weren't shifted with Theismann from Sunday night to Monday night, Patrick and Maguire landed with the network's NCAA broadcasts.

The problem, as we understand it, is that Theismann received a lucrative contract in the waning days of Mark Shapiro's tenure, and the network is unlikely to eat the balance of it. We're told that there are at least two years remaining on the deal.

Per a source with knowledge of the in-house dynamics at ESPN, Theismann and Tony Kornheiser didn't mix well, and there's a school of thought that Kornheiser would be better without having to worry about tiptoeing on eggshells with Theismann. (And we agree with that. Completely.)

The information came to us in response to an item we posted earlier on Saturday indicating that ESPN had offered a spot on Monday Night Football to former Cowboys coach Bill Parcells.

Stay tuned.

I hope not. I hated Theisman as a player & Commander, but I love him on TV. He's obnoxious ans tells it like it is.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Good...Theezman by far is the worst and no not because he is a former Commanders...because he says so many idiotic things and constantly contradicts himself.

 

[philo beddoe]

Good...Theezman by far is the worst and no not because he is a former Commanders...because he says so many idiotic things and constantly contradicts himself.

Joe T. is always entertaining. That's what they're looking for on MNF these days.

 

[Hostile]

Good...Theezman by far is the worst and no not because he is a former Commanders...because he says so many idiotic things and constantly contradicts himself.

I agree, and while they are at it, Kornheiser was unwatchable too.

 

[philo beddoe]

I agree, and while they are at it, Kornheiser was unwatchable too.

I like Tony K., too. Give the group some time.

 

[Hostile]

I like Tony K., too. Give the group some time.

I did, they suck.

 

[kTXe]

I think that Jaws is a GREAT color commentator. I really hope this is true.

 

[Juke99]

Theisman simply talks TOO much.

 

[Hostile]

Theisman simply talks TOO much.

Without saying anything of value.

 

[VACowboy]

Theisman simply talks TOO much.

And contradicts himself the whole time.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Clean house and can all 3. All 3 were/are worthless. Is that the best ABC can do for announcers? While they are at it, kill the idea of bringing in a local sports celebrity into the booth. I watch MNF for football.

 

[es22]

Joey T just likes to hear his voice.

 

[SDogo]

Clean house and can all 3. All 3 were/are worthless. Is that the best ABC can do for announcers? While they are at it, kill the idea of bringing in a local sports celebrity into the booth. I watch MNF for football.

Agree 100%

 

[tunahelper]

Good news!!!
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SUNSHINE OUT AT MNF

A source with knowledge of the situation tells us that ESPN is yanking analyst Joe Theismann from Monday Night Football. Earlier this year, the network said that the lineup for the weekly NFL broadcast would returned unchanged in 2007.

Per the source, the likely replacement for Theismann is Ron Jaworski, who performed well (despite wearing ladies' glasses) during the back half of a season-opening Monday night doubleheader and who currently is handling booth duties for the ESPN/ABC coverage of the Arena Football League.

It's unknown whether Theismann will be reassigned to other ESPN NFL-related shows, or possibly to ESPN's college football coverage. After Mike Patrick and Paul Maguire weren't shifted with Theismann from Sunday night to Monday night, Patrick and Maguire landed with the network's NCAA broadcasts.

The problem, as we understand it, is that Theismann received a lucrative contract in the waning days of Mark Shapiro's tenure, and the network is unlikely to eat the balance of it. We're told that there are at least two years remaining on the deal.

Per a source with knowledge of the in-house dynamics at ESPN, Theismann and Tony Kornheiser didn't mix well, and there's a school of thought that Kornheiser would be better without having to worry about tiptoeing on eggshells with Theismann. (And we agree with that. Completely.)

The information came to us in response to an item we posted earlier on Saturday indicating that ESPN had offered a spot on Monday Night Football to former Cowboys coach Bill Parcells.

Stay tuned.

Great!
They get rid of one idiot and hire another?

 

[Cajuncowboy]

Cool! It's been a good day already.

 

[GlitzCowboy]

ESPN football anything just makes me sick these days. If they had half a brain they'd throw their newly-reaquired Parcells into that booth, but they don't have a brain. Then if they really had guts and wanted to do something truly entertaining for the first time in their existance, they'd rehire Irvin and toss him in that booth with the Tuna, but they don't have guts. Of course the one I like best of all, if only they had a heart...they would just go off the air entirely, but...

ESPN, the network you ONLY watch when they're talking about YOUR team, and even then you take it with a grain of salt. The smart person then taking a finger down their own throat afterwards.

 

[the kid 05]

how can they get rid of someone as smart as Norman Einstein for Bill? what the deuce?

 

[Hostile]

ESPN football anything just makes me sick these days. If they had half a brain they'd throw their newly-reaquired Parcells into that booth, but they don't have a brain. Then if they really had guts and wanted to do something truly entertaining for the first time in their existance, they'd rehire Irvin and toss him in that booth with the Tuna, but they don't have guts. Of course the one I like best of all, if only they had a heart...they would just go off the air entirely, but...

ESPN, the network you ONLY watch when they're talking about YOUR team, and even then you take it with a grain of salt. The smart person then taking a finger down their own throat afterwards.

I actually like that idea a lot.

 

[dfense]

I hope not. I hated Theisman as a player & Commander, but I love him on TV. He's obnoxious ans tells it like it is.

I agree, Theisman is better than alot of guys. Cornheiser is incredibly annoying. You can almost predict when he's going to try and agitate a situation. He kept talking about T.O. every broadcast. Even when Dallas wasn't playing he'd bring up the same 'ol T.O. baggage commentary.