Skip Bayless is still looking for a replacement for Shannon Sharpe’s seat, and he may come in the form of a former NFL star.
Richard Sherman is reportedly a candidate to sit across from Bayless on Fox Sports 1’s - (FOX) -) “Undisputed,” according to a report by the New York Post.
The show is currently on a summer break, but Bayless announced that it will return on August 28.
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Bayless and Sherman butted heads previously when the enigmatic host was still on ESPN’s “First Take” a decade ago. Bayless was critical of Sherman, as he is with many athletes play, and Sherman was given the platform to clap back at the host.
“I think I’ve accomplished more in your field than you have in yours, though you’re just getting started,” Bayless told Sherman.
“I’m All-Pro, I’m one of the best 22 players in the NFL,” Sherman replied. “I don’t think you’re the best 22 anything … in my 24 years of life, I’m better at life than you.”
The exchange created a media stir despite the still nascent social media landscape at the time. But the two seem to still be willing to work together nowadays with the New York Post reporting that they were spotted meeting together at a hotel in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, July 12.
Should Sherman get the role, he will have to do so while managing his obligations as a member of Amazon Prime’s “Thursday Night Football” team.
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Fox is reportedly considering several in-house candidates to succeed Sharpe, including LeSean McCoy and Nick Wright. ESPN’s recent on-air layoffs have also put more names on the table for Fox like Max Kellerman and Keyshawn Johnson.
However, Bayless reportedly has the final say as to who his next partner will be.
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