Simmons and ESPN part ways

You've probably seen that video out there of him going ridiculous HAM on some staff guy over some minor mistake

 

NFL primetime was the highest rated show on the network before they lost the NFL rights. I despise the man, but obviously some people like him and he generates revenues.

 

Countless people could replace him. The revenues don't rely on him.

 

Again, not sure how that's attributed to him, the NFL is a damn machine. They could put Kermit the Frog as host.

 

I'm assuming ESPN has done market research that suggests otherwise. There have been plenty of top end talent that they've let go because they didn't want to pay competitive rates: olberman, dan Patrick, etc. I assume they've kept him around for a reason.

 

I actually agree with you, but it's pretty obvious ESPN doesn't agree. Or at least thinks he's too iconic to be shown the curb.

 

Statler & Waldorf would be epic

 

Great assumption, no-talent-ass-clown.

 

Maybe ESPN could get Out Kick The Coverage from foxsports if they sign Clay Travis.

 

are you going to actually debate the issue like an adult or just insult people?

 

Where was that positive point you made in this thread? Did I miss it? I'd love to see it.

 

It's not in his repertoire. It's grown quite insufferable, actually.

 

This sounds familiar. Can't quite put my finger on it.

 

You've been doing a lot of this lately. Is there something you wanna talk about?

 

Serious clark? That's not my MO. I have no problem debating people.

 

I know your reading comprehension stinks, but my god.

 

If Grantland even exists in 6 months, it further goes to show this wasn't about money given that Simmons was driving the lion's share of traffic on that site.

 

Doubt they'll scuttle it completely that quickly. We'll just see a long list of departures with no replacements. I imagine many of these people have contracts too.

 

Nowhere in my post did I state or even insinuate that you were who I was talking about. Awfully defensive today, aren't you?