Is Shannon Sharpe Joining Stephen A. Smith on ESPN First Take?

Shannon Sharpe has engaged in preliminary talks with ESPN about becoming a member of main sportscaster Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’, in keeping with Entrance Workplace Sports activities.

The extent of the talks is at present unknown however Dov Kleiman is reporting that Sharpe has been discussing a few high-profile function as a ‘contributor’. The function would contain Sharpe becoming a member of a rotating forged of stars debating Smith.

FanDuel additionally reached out to Sharpe about changing Pat McAfee, who left the sportsbook for a job with ESPN.

Sharpe not too long ago left Fox Sports activities and his function alongside Skip Bayless on ‘Undisputed’, leaving the community scrambling to interchange him.

Smith & Sharpe Interact In Again-And-Forth On Twitter

Whatcha addressing on Fri? I’ve obtained some free time so be happy 2 FT me b4 my conferences. 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿 https://t.co/D3fdEvJHTm

— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) July 19, 2023

Stephen A. Smith wasn’t shy about responding to the rumors, replying to a tweet by Legion Hoops.

“Search for me on Friday, People! I’ll be addressing all of the issues I would like to handle. Again on “The Stephen A. Smith Present” podcast on Friday — then LIVE on First Take [on] Monday morning. See y’all in a minute. Buckle Up!”

Apparently, Smith might be breaking the information himself on his Podcast on Thursday after which might be dwell on First Tackle Monday. It wouldn’t be a shock to see Sharpe seem on the present as early as subsequent week.

The pairing will convey collectively two brash personalities in opposition to each other on First Take for the primary time since Bayless and Smith had been co-hosts at ESPN.

Might Sharpe Be Getting Paid By ESPN?

My daughter known as me and says, Daddy, you’re trending. Why am I trending or do I even need 2 know? Lottery officers aren’t suppose to leak data 🤣🤣🤣🤣

— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) July 19, 2023

Sharpe discovered himself trending on Twitter and puzzled if he may need hit the lottery.

And maybe he did.

The sports activities broadcaster has shortly emerged as one of the crucial sought-after voices within the business. Sharpe reportedly wasn’t blissful along with his deal at Fox Sports activities and it wouldn’t be a shock to see him discover a residence at ESPN, albeit at a excessive price ticket.

Nevertheless, don’t count on Sharpe’s wage at ESPN to method that of his counterpart. Smith ranks among the many highest-paid sports activities broadcasters within the business, taking residence a reported $12 million per yr.

Relying on the place he falls, Sharpe might attract a wage of between $8-10 million per yr, in keeping with estimates.

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