Ron Jaworski Talks About Leaving Monday Night Football Booth
by JasonB on Feb 20, 2012 3:00 PM EST
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To our collective disappointment, ESPN announced last week that Ron Jaworski would no longer be in the booth for Monday Football starting this season. Instead they will go with a two man booth featuring Mike Tirico and Jon Gruden.
Jaws was a guest of Mike Missanelli on 97.5 The Fanatic, who asked why the decision was made?
"What I'm going to tell you is pure speculation, based on what I've heard ... from the leaders and captains of industry at ESPN. They just feel that a two-man booth was the way to go. Obviously, I'm the odd man out. I'm the 60-year-old guy and Jon's the young guy that they believe is the future. I'm not going to argue with that. ... I think what was crystal clear is they had great respect for me, incredible respect, which I truly appreciate. ... They put me in a position that is really, really good in giving me the platforms to develop some of my own programming to do some things that I've always wanted to do. And at the end of the day, they're paying me a lot of money, so I can't argue with any of that."
Jaws noted that just because he won't be on MNF, doesn't mean you won't be seeing a lot of him on ESPN.
I'm also very excited about the new initiatives that I'm going to be involved with at ESPN. One of them is going to be a national radio show. ... I'll be a part of Sunday Countdown, Monday Countdown, NFL Live, you name it, every platform that ESPN has, I'll be a part of."
To hear the full interview on The Fanatic click here.
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Not my disappointment...
I’ve never felt like Jaws was a real Philly fan. He seems to play the role, but I think he tends to be overly critical of the Eagles, to a negative standpoint.
Brian Dawkins for President
I think he tends to be overly critical of the Eagles, to a negative standpoint.
That’s about as real as it gets for a Philly fan.
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.
by KByars on Feb 20, 2012 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 13 recs
LOL
The 2011-2012 New York Giants are World Champions!
by NewYork! on Feb 20, 2012 3:40 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
give it time .......
he may get close to 100 on this.
It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop !
We don't need the best players at every position,
we need players that play their best , at every position.
by JJeaglerooter on Feb 20, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
He’s still getting paid, good for him.
This one doesn’t affect me much personally. Given the shitty match-ups, I’ve been skipping MNF, unless the Eagles are on. Even then, I mute it and put on Merrill.
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.
I really wish NFL Matchup was pushed as hard as the crappy fluff-filled Sunday mid-morning stuff.
NFL Matchup is where Jaws’ real talent shines, IMO, and it’s a show that actually resembles real football analysis, but it gets some really terrible time slots.
Clear eyes, full bologna sandwiches!
Totally off topic.....
But with the impending FA of DeSean Jackson, I’ve seen articles that teams are showing interest in RFA Mike Wallace(Steelers). If there was ever anybody in the league who could replace DeSean, it would be Wallace. And Wallace is probably a more dependable pass catcher. Granted he doesn’t offer the same return ability as DeSean, but if we gotta let him go and with the Steelers reportedly 11 mill over the salary cap, we could maybe get him. I’m not saying we should definitely get rid of DeSean, I actually love what he brings to our team. But IF we have to get rid of him(tag and trade), I’d be more than happy with Mike Wallace.
Oh to have the power over my wife like my brother does his.
His sons names: Iverson and Avant
Yes, we are a philly everything family.
Just a recommendation – post something like this as a FanShot.
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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Feb 20, 2012 6:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
sorry. wasn’t too sure what would warrant a fan post. I’m in New Zealand(not making an excuse for what i’ve done) but sorta tryna do things quickly cos its lunchtime here and i’m at work. lol. But noted. thanks :)
Oh to have the power over my wife like my brother does his.
His sons names: Iverson and Avant
Yes, we are a philly everything family.
You’d have to not only give up huge money to Wallace, but also the #15 pick in the draft to the Steelers…
I like Wallace, but that’s not worth it. I’d prefer DeSean and the 15th pick.
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