OT - Tony Gonzalez in, Dan Marino and Shannon Sharpe out at CBS
Any thought that Tony Gonzalez might change his mind about retirement (again) can probably put to rest, as Gonzalez has a high-profile new job: CBS has announced that Gonzalez is joining its pregame show.
As part of the same announcement, CBS said Dan Marino and Shannon Sharpe will no longer appear on The NFL Today. The new cast of the show will be James Brown, Bill Cowher, Boomer Esiason and Gonzalez.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/18/tony-gonzalez-in-dan-ma…
Sharpe was the worst pre-game personality at a major network, IMO. What he said was pretty stupid, when you could understand him. Marino was very meh, no loss there.
February 18th, 2014 at 7:25 PM ^
February 18th, 2014 at 7:40 PM ^
February 18th, 2014 at 7:42 PM ^
It's a bit of a different situation.
February 18th, 2014 at 10:29 PM ^
...even had to work what with all the money he must have made selling those Isotoner gloves.
February 18th, 2014 at 11:13 PM ^
February 18th, 2014 at 7:31 PM ^
February 18th, 2014 at 7:38 PM ^
Hold me, Don Shula.
February 19th, 2014 at 9:55 AM ^
The guy was a all mouth and no substance.
February 18th, 2014 at 7:44 PM ^
Big Marino fan (player, mostly). He had an affair, which isn't cool, but oh well, not my business. He seems to have done good things, though, especially for handicapped children. I guess it's not that big of a deal though in regards to "show", he wasn't exactly a polarizing figure and didn't seem to give the knowledge of the game he's chock full of. He was pretty meh. Shannon was a bit of an ass but I kind of liked him.
February 18th, 2014 at 7:46 PM ^
Shannon Sharp: "ABADA BADIBA DABADIB ADADA BIDANED BIDEA!"
CBS Sports Executive: "Yes. Yes, it is because nobody can understand you."
February 18th, 2014 at 7:48 PM ^
February 18th, 2014 at 7:50 PM ^
Tony Gonzalez always seemed like a rather well-spoken guy and could potentially flourish as an analyst. As CBS said basically, he's a fresh face and will bring some fresh insights, I would think. I see that as an upgrade to their coverage. It's a radical change for them, but I think it is a good one.
Shannon Sharpe....I don't know, I was just not a fan of the style. As for Marino, there's already a rumor floating around about him rejoining the Dolphins in some capacity, or at least the Miami Herald simply wants Marino back. It's one of these.
February 18th, 2014 at 7:55 PM ^
Dan Marino should die of gonorrhea and rot in hell.
February 18th, 2014 at 7:59 PM ^
February 18th, 2014 at 8:01 PM ^
Line from a Jim Carrey movie.
February 18th, 2014 at 8:02 PM ^
Finkle, Finkle is Maize-Blue!!!!!!
February 18th, 2014 at 8:07 PM ^
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February 18th, 2014 at 8:45 PM ^
February 18th, 2014 at 7:57 PM ^
Man, these broadcasting jobs are getting harder and harder to come by. I wonder what all the SEC players are going to do now after their careers are over?
February 18th, 2014 at 8:28 PM ^
February 19th, 2014 at 6:49 AM ^
February 18th, 2014 at 8:23 PM ^
February 18th, 2014 at 8:55 PM ^
CBS should hire Tate Fworcier to work the pregame.
February 18th, 2014 at 10:27 PM ^
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February 19th, 2014 at 2:49 AM ^
Tony Gonzalez was pissed that Atlanta did not trade him at the deadline this year to a contender.
Patriots? Seriously that would have been a perfect match. One that could have saved the Super Bowl too.
February 19th, 2014 at 6:03 AM ^
February 19th, 2014 at 7:13 AM ^
The NFL = Yack
February 19th, 2014 at 7:21 AM ^
I liked SS but wht didn't they can Phil Simms from the broadcast booth? Dan M, you hardly knew was on the show.
February 19th, 2014 at 5:45 PM ^
February 19th, 2014 at 10:30 AM ^
February 19th, 2014 at 10:54 AM ^
They could replace Shannon Sharpe with a Horse and the over-70, white viewers wouldn't have noticed any difference.
February 19th, 2014 at 12:42 PM ^
the panel discussions whether on CBS or Fox add nothing. Total waste of viewer time and network resources.
February 19th, 2014 at 1:24 PM ^
abrupt increase in free time.
LACES OUT DAN!
P- Ray "The Mule" Finkle, 5'10", 196 lbs, Stetson University, 1980.
Southpaw soccer style kicker. Graduated from Collier High in June, 1976. Stetson University honors graduate, class of 1980. Holds two NCAA division one records. One for most points in a season, one for distance.
February 19th, 2014 at 3:41 PM ^
Well I have kissed a man.....
February 19th, 2014 at 7:57 PM ^