Stephen A. Smith has lately addressed the continuing rumors relating to Shannon Sharpe becoming a member of ESPN’s “First Take.” Following Sharpe’s departure from Fox Sports on account of controversies involving Skip Bayless, he has remained a free agent. Smith has been overtly constructive concerning the prospect of pairing up with Sharpe on “First Take,” showcasing no reservations about becoming a member of forces after Sharpe’s departure from the rival present, “Undisputed.”
The rumors surrounding Shannon Sharpe’s potential take care of ESPN brought about fairly a stir, drawing appreciable consideration. Surprisingly, Stephen A. Smith took discover of those rumors and responded in an sudden method throughout an episode of his podcast, “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” He reacted to these rumors and welcomed the previous NFL star with open arms whereas wanting a bottle of Hennessy.
Stephen A. Smith speaking concerning the rumors mentioned, “I know that news has been percolating… That Shannon Sharpe is coming to First Take. I’m not going to tell you that’s true. I’m not going to tell you it’s not either. What I can tell you is that the honchos are talking to Shannon Sharpe. The honchos are fully aware that Stephen A. Smith wants Shannon Sharpe on First Take and I aim to get him.”
Further, making his goal of getting Sharpe on the board apparent, Stephen A. added, “We are definitely talking to Shannon Sharpe, the conversations are official. … We are talking to him, and I’m very hopeful and very confident that ultimately we will be announcing sooner than later that he will be on ‘First Take.’ Anything can happen.”
After acknowledging that he will not be the final word determination maker and that there are increased authorities concerned, Stephen A. Smith fearlessly conveyed his robust message to all these concerned within the state of affairs. Making his unbelievable provide, he acknowledged, “But damn it! Shannon, ‘Club Shay Shay,’ and anything else. I don’t give a damn if he brings a bottle of Hennessy with him. I want him on ‘First Take.’ All this politically correct stuff… I’m proud of the work he’s done.”
“I am very hopeful and very confident that ultimately we will be announcing sooner than later that [Shannon Sharpe] will be on First Take… I don’t give a damn if he brings a bottle of Hennessy.”
—Stephen A. Smith
(through The @stephenasmith Show) pic.twitter.com/2AqsrkSGXP
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 22, 2023
Why did Shannon Sharpe depart Undisputed?
Shannon Sharpe’s departure from FS1’s “Undisputed” may be attributed to his ongoing tensions with Skip Bayless. Over the years, the 2 had engaged in passionate debates on the present, every holding distinct and differing viewpoints on varied subjects. However, in current months, the strain between them escalated, resulting in a disrespectful incident the place Skip seemingly undermined Shannon’s illustrious NFL profession throughout an on-air dialogue.
The breaking level in Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless’ relationship occurred when Bayless made an insensitive and silly tweet regarding the Damar Hamlin state of affairs. The tweet was deemed extremely inappropriate, and plenty of noticed it as a failure on Bayless’ half to point out fundamental human decency. However, now the state of affairs has been resolved, and official conversations between Shannon Sharpe and ESPN are underway relating to his future.
A deal is anticipated to be reached round August, and excitingly, reviews recommend that Sharpe will be capable to proceed his podcast even after the settlement is finalized.
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