ESPN trying to get Al Michaels and Peyton Manning

[RunKC]

This would be awesome. We’d get to have Romo and Manning break down awesomeness of our God QB many times a year.

Also no more disastrous Booger and Tessitore

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ESPN plans to attempt to acquire Al Michaels from NBC to potentially pair with Peyton Manning for MNF 👀, per <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewMarchand?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AndrewMarchand</a> <a href="https://t.co/JhcoslaCRW">pic.twitter.com/JhcoslaCRW</a></p>&mdash; B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) <a href="https://twitter.com/brgridiron/status/1235626286367698945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Halfcan]

They both suck.

[FAX]

"They should have Omaha'd on that one, Al."

"When you Omaha them in that situation, you have an advantage, Al."

"Their left guard is from Omaha which means big upside potential, Al."

No freaking thanks.

FAX

[alpha_omega]

So, what happens to sunday night then?

[ptlyon]

"And with that pass, Mahomes just broke another one of your records Peyton"

[tyecopeland]

So, what happens to sunday night then?

Mike tirico and collinsworth is an upgrade

[Hoover]

Mike tirico and collinsworth is an upgrade
I agree. I like the idea but doubt NBC wants to lose Al with them having the Olympics

[Megatron96]

Al Michaels is great, though maybe not as good as he used to be. Manning is a great analyst in his Details episodes, but not sure he’ll translate to MNF. Would help if MNF could show better teams than they have recently.

[ping2000]

I just want Dan Fouts off my planet. Is that too much to ask?

[Bill Brasky]

ESPN is trying to find their Romo. I'd tune in to hear Manning.

[comochiefsfan]

Like this solely for the reason that it would put Tirico back in the broadcast booth, which he has been absent from for far too long now.

I will miss having Al on SNF for nostalgic reasons though.

[smithandrew051]

I just want Dan Fouts off my planet. Is that too much to ask?

I was very happy when Bruce Arians got the TB job.

I wish someone wanted Fouts too.

[ptlyon]

Maybe Peyton will try to get his brother hired and be the next booger

[Dayze]

I can't stand colinsworth.
Tired of hearing out every player is great, or amazing.

SNF might be tolerable for me if Colinsworth wasn't there.
Ditch Dungy and Harrison while you're at it.

[FloridaMan88]

Al Michaels is not going to ESPN, unless MNF moves back to ABC and they get back into the Super Bowl rotation.

[Hoover]

Unless MNF is back on network TV its not going to be a big deal.

Cable killed, not the dudes calling the game, but the current crew is awful.

[Halfcan]

I would have to buy a bigger TV so Mannings's forehead would fit on it.

[ptlyon]

I would have to buy a bigger TV so Mannings's forehead would fit on it.

And there it is

[CasselGotPeedOn]

Al Michaels is not going to ESPN, unless MNF moves back to ABC and they get back into the Super Bowl rotation.

Best case scenario:

1. MNF moves back to ABC with Al and Peyton

2. NBC replaces Al with Mike Tirico

3. The Super Bowl rotates between ABC, CBS, and NBC

4. FOX, Joe Buck, and Troy Aikman:

https://i.giphy.com/media/joNVQCtuecqHK/giphy.webp

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Monday night booger is over

[LIVForTheKingdom]

Al Michaels is not going to ESPN, unless MNF moves back to ABC and they get back into the Super Bowl rotation.
This! Large reason why he left for NBC in the first place (along with his desire to follow his buddy John Madden). Michaels and big games are synonymous. On a side note, I'd LOVE for MNF to return to ABC, largely for historical reasons, but also I don't like primetime NFL games on cable only (yes, I and most others do have ESPN, but still, just me).

[ChiefBlueCFC]

I imagine that Manning would probably be pretty good at it... but if I'm Al Michaels, I'm not sure I'd leave NBC for ESPN at this point

[Deberg_1990]

Do I believe in miracles?

No

[Frazod]

Well, there's a game I'd never watch with the sound on. 4321

[ping2000]

Keep Booger. He could be on the alternate "Dumbass" broadcast. English, Spanish, Dumbass.

[Mephistopheles Janx]

Get ready for your cable bill to go up when ESPN pay those guys near Romo money.

[dlphg9]

Get ready for your cable bill to go up when ESPN pay those guys near Romo money.

If im Manning I would take no less than what Romo is getting. He has all the leverage and ESPN must really want him.

[dlphg9]

Keep Booger. He could be on the alternate "Dumbass" broadcast. English, Spanish, Dumbass.

Fuck listening to him talk id rather he have his own 1 episode show called "Booger vs Wood Chipper"

[eDave]

Mannings voice is only listenable in small doses.

[Chiefspants]

Al Michaels is great, though maybe not as good as he used to be. Manning is a great analyst in his Details episodes, but not sure he’ll translate to MNF. Would help if MNF could show better teams than they have recently.

You mean seeing 5-6 COWBOYS at the 3-8 GIANTS a week after the 4-6 SKINS played the 5-5 EAGLES isn’t exciting for you?

[Talisman]

I feel like MNF might have given us Booger so a dopey sounding Manning would be a significant upgrade.

MNF: Here's Booger.
Fans: *retching sound*
MNF: Here's Manning.
Fans: Oh, that's much better. Thanks.

Kind of like how I broke the news to my wife about how much money I spent on Super Bowl gear.

Me: Honey, I dropped $1,000 on Chiefs SB stuff.
Wife: Whatwhatwhatwhat?
Me: Just kidding, it was only $400.
Wife: Oh, ok. You scared me there for a minute.

[Frazod]

Mannings voice is only listenable in small doses.

FUCKING THIS.

I won't even watch commercials he's in. If he did a commercial for something I actually owned, I'd throw it away.

Fuck that piece of shit. I have always hated him, I hate him now, and I will hate him until the day I die. Don't want to see his face, don't want to hear his voice. Ever.

I'd sooner have Fouts and Collinsworth follow me around and do a play-by-play on every aspect of my day than hear Forehead call a single game.

4321

[Beef Supreme]

FUCKING THIS.

I won't even watch commercials he's in. If he did a commercial for something I actually owned, I'd throw it away.

Fuck that piece of shit. I have always hated him, I hate him now, and I will hate him until the day I die. Don't want to see his face, don't want to hear his voice. Ever.

I'd sooner have Fouts and Collinsworth follow me around and do a play-by-play on every aspect of my day than hear Forehead call a single game.

4321

I want to hear the Fouts Collinsworth play-by-play of Frazod.

Frazod taking a dump:

Collinsworth: This is a guy who can really take a dump. I don't know if it's Hall of Fame worthy, but he's well on his way if he keeps shitting like that. He's not Tom Brady ... yet ...

Fouts: I would have called that incomplete. He didn't even finish the dumping motion before the poop was out.

Ok, someone stop me.

[RealSNR]

Best case scenario:

1. MNF moves back to ABC with Al and Peyton

2. NBC replaces Al with Mike Tirico

3. The Super Bowl rotates between ABC, CBS, and NBC

4. FOX, Joe Buck, and Troy Aikman:

https://i.giphy.com/media/joNVQCtuecqHK/giphy.webp

Why would FOX agree to that?

Admittedly, I know jack shit about TV deals or how networks end up losing coverage of games. I assume it has to do with money, but since when has FOX ever lacked for money or chosen to pass up on things like the NFL?

[kc rush]

Fuck Manning and his fake aw shucks I'm a good guy shtick.

My TV will muted if this actually happens.

[CasselGotPeedOn]

Why would FOX agree to that?

Admittedly, I know jack shit about TV deals or how networks end up losing coverage of games. I assume it has to do with money, but since when has FOX ever lacked for money or chosen to pass up on things like the NFL?

I said best case scenario, not that it will happen.

[chieffan09]

Bert and Ernie would be upgrades

[tyecopeland]

Theres a report out that espn has "shown interest" in phillip rivers as a commentator.

Basically this means ESPN is saying, anybody, please somebody help us replace booger.

[eDave]

Theres a report out that espn has "shown interest" in phillip rivers as a commentator.

Basically this means ESPN is saying, anybody, please somebody help us replace booger.

Rivers would be awesome. He's a good dude and quite funny.

[Deberg_1990]

Payton’s Place on ESPN+ is solid!

[Tribal Warfare]

Rivers would be awesome. He's a good dude and quite funny.

Great another Dan Fouts who despises the Chiefs

[Hammock Parties]

Great fit.

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

I thought Manning had some problem with treating women less than appropriately. Lawyers could be giddy

[eDave]

Great another Dan Fouts who despises the Chiefs

I don't get a sense that he hates the Chiefs. Competively for sure but other than that I haven't seen it. Could be wrong.

[R Clark]

I don't get a sense that he hates the Chiefs. Competively for sure but other than that I haven't seen it. Could be wrong.

Yeah straight up wrong

[TribalElder]

Have Gus Johnson call the games

put mannings big headed ass on the booger mobile

[scho63]

Is Peyton gonna be pushing those fucking Papa John pizzas all night now???

[007]

FUCKING THIS.

I won't even watch commercials he's in. If he did a commercial for something I actually owned, I'd throw it away.

Fuck that piece of shit. I have always hated him, I hate him now, and I will hate him until the day I die. Don't want to see his face, don't want to hear his voice. Ever.

I'd sooner have Fouts and Collinsworth follow me around and do a play-by-play on every aspect of my day than hear Forehead call a single game.

4321JFC I can't stop laughing. ROFL

[007]

I want to hear the Fouts Collinsworth play-by-play of Frazod.



Frazod taking a dump:



Collinsworth: This is a guy who can really take a dump. I don't know if it's Hall of Fame worthy, but he's well on his way if he keeps shitting like that. He's not Tom Brady ... yet ...



Fouts: I would have called that incomplete. He didn't even finish the dumping motion before the poop was out.



Ok, someone stop me.Hall of classics nomination

[eDave]

Yeah straight up wrong

No. You are.

[notorious]

Give me Rivers. I think he will be good.

[R Clark]

No. You are.

I guess you have never watched a game Fouts called, he dogs on the chiefs the whole time. It’s to the point where it’s damn near impossible to watch the game.

[eDave]

I guess you have never watched a game Fouts called, he dogs on the chiefs the whole time. It’s to the point where it’s damn near impossible to watch the game.

I don't recall indicating, in any way, that I was talking about Fouts.

[ptlyon]

JFC I can't stop laughing. ROFL

+1 to Frazod's post.

[ChiefsCountry]

MNF will be on ESPN and simulcast on ABC in the next tv deal. Bank on it.

[DRM08]

I think the matchups on Monday night are the biggest problem. Seems like 80% of the time it's a game featuring one of the worst teams in the league.

[Easy 6]

I think the matchups on Monday night are the biggest problem. Seems like 80% of the time it's a game featuring one of the worst teams in the league.

My thoughts exactly, no amount of brilliant insight can save those shitty matchups

[RealSNR]

I think the matchups on Monday night are the biggest problem. Seems like 80% of the time it's a game featuring one of the worst teams in the league.

Even when the Chiefs have played on Monday night, it seems like they give us a Donk game... or that time we beat the shit out of the Bengals.

Like... I don't mind, and up to a point I don't think most viewers mind, but after awhile... like, it just gets kind of awkward if you're not a Chiefs fan.

[DRM08]

Even when the Chiefs have played on Monday night, it seems like they give us a Donk game... or that time we beat the shit out of the Bengals.

Like... I don't mind, and up to a point I don't think most viewers mind, but after awhile... like, it just gets kind of awkward if you're not a Chiefs fan.

Funny enough, Chiefs were involved in one of the only good matchups on Monday night the last couple seasons.

Chiefs/Rams (2018)
Seahawks/Niners (2019)

Seems like the vast majority of recent MNF games are terrible. They either have two downright terrible teams or they have a terrible team that's guaranteed to lose to a decent team. Shitty games in general, unfortunately for the audience.

[SuperBowl4]

Kevin Harlan is the best! Al Michaels is boring. Peyton Manning sucks.

[dlphg9]

I don't recall indicating, in any way, that I was talking about Fouts.

I knew you were talking about Rivers not hating the Chiefs, but I can see how an idiot would think you were talking about Fouts.

[FAX]

Why can't Kevin Harlan do the Monday Night games? Pair him with PFT Commenter and you have must-see TeeVee.

FAX

[Bowser]

Why can't Kevin Harlan do the Monday Night games? Pair him with PFT Commenter and you have must-see TeeVee.

FAX

Harlan and Kurt Warner are usually the combo that calls the games for Westwood One radio. They are excellent together. In fact, there's the solution - mute the TV to listen to Harlan and Warner.

[tyecopeland]

Harlan and Kurt Warner are usually the combo that calls the games for Westwood One radio. They are excellent together. In fact, there's the solution - mute the TV to listen to Harlan and Warner.

I greatly dislike kurt Warner. Even more so after listening to his call of the super bowl.

[RealSNR]

Every time the Chiefs are on prime time, tell the play-by-play guy to go fuck himself and put on Mitch Holthus.

I'm sorry, people, but I love him. I love him for his corniness and excitement. Take your Mitch Holthus haterade elsewhere.

[Chiefspants]

I greatly dislike kurt Warner. Even more so after listening to his call of the super bowl.

I loved their call, overall. Thought Mitch and Kendall’s call of the 4th quarter outdid Westwood One’s - but other than that I thought WW1’s call was excellent.

Speaking of, Papa’s call on the 49ers side is also world class and worth a listen. From an analytical/breakdown of the game perspective, I have to give them the edge over KC’s. Papa’s play by play companion did a great job of succinctly calling the Chiefs pre-snap motion and provided Romo like breakdowns of the plays and also praised the Chiefs when they exploited weaknesses in the 9ers coverages. He did get fed up at the end at one point, but that’s to be expected with the game’s outcome.

[RealSNR]

I loved their call, overall. Thought Mitch and Kendall’s call of the 4th quarter outdid Westwood One’s - but other than that I thought WW1’s call was excellent.

Speaking of, Papa’s call on the 49ers side is also world class and worth a listen. From an analytical/breakdown of the game perspective, I have to give them the edge over KC’s. Papa’s play by play companion did a great job of succinctly calling the Chiefs pre-snap motion and provided Romo like breakdowns of the plays and also praised the Chiefs when they exploited weaknesses in the 9ers coverages. He did get fed up at the end at one point, but that’s to be expected with the game’s outcome.

Isn't he the former Raiders guy?

[R Clark]

I knew you were talking about Rivers not hating the Chiefs, but I can see how an idiot would think you were talking about Fouts.

My mistake ,apologizing to e Dave . As far as your concerned no I am not an idiot , illiterate yeah you got real good argument on that. No doubt I should stay off this place when drinking

[Beef Supreme]

Apply directly to the forehead.

[KChiefs1]

It’s official now.

Booger & Tessitore are gone.

[Chief Pagan]

I just want Dan Fouts off my planet. Is that too much to ask?

And please take Ian Eagle with him.

[Chiefspants]

Isn't he the former Raiders guy?

He is. I was surprised for that reason. I expected a much nastier/passive aggressive call - but Papa was nails.

[RealSNR]

Buuuut... apparently it's not going to be Al Michaels.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ESPN is going to have a new Monday Night Football booth. Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland will not return, via sources. The successors will be internal. No decision has been made yet. Both Tessitore and McFarland will remain in prominent roles at ESPN.</p>&mdash; Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) <a href="https://twitter.com/richarddeitsch/status/1259207829539471360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Peyton might come aboard.

Who does ESPN even have within their organization that can do a legit job at play-by-play? Tirico is at NBC Sports, so it's not him

[RealSNR]

https://nypost.com/2020/05/09/espns-monday-night-football-shakeup-begins-whats-next/

Steve Levy on play-by-play and analysts Dan Orlovsky, Louis Riddick and/or Brian Griese remain the favorites as the replacements, which The Post first reported early last month.

Orlovsky and Riddick would be great as color guys. Steve Levy is a giant wet fart, though.

[Setsuna]

ESPN is trash tier now. I hope they go belly up.

[Frazod]

It’s official now.

Booger & Tessitore are gone.

Booger is an annoying idiot. Thank God.

[Bowser]

With the way ESPN has been cutting high dollar salaries the past few years, I sincerely doubt they could afford Al Michaels much less Peyton.

[PurpleRiders51]

I see he's not well received around here but I like Peyton Manning, the dude makes me laugh.

[Bowser]

I see he's not well received around here but I like Peyton Manning, the dude makes me laugh.

He was a major hemorrhoid for us for many years. But yes, he does have a good timing with comedy. His SNL skit with the kids is a classic.

[Frazod]

I see he's not well received around here but I like Peyton Manning, the dude makes me laugh.

He's the fucking devil. :mad:

[Megatron96]

I would welcome Peyton simply because we'd get an elite level of analysis. If we can't have someone who's just very entertaining, like Madden was, then I'll take smart analysis every time. Listening to Booger state the obvious all night long just got old really fast.

[displacedinMN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ESPN is going to have a new Monday Night Football booth. Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland will not return, via sources. The successors will be internal. No decision has been made yet. Both Tessitore and McFarland will remain in prominent roles at ESPN.</p>&mdash; Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) <a href="https://twitter.com/richarddeitsch/status/1259207829539471360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


dropped tweet-bad account.

[displacedinMN]

Listening to Booger state the obvious all night long just got old really fast.

Not even common sense.
The social media accounts that made fun of him were awesome.

ABC had to cut him. He is a constant joke.

[RunKC]

Louis Riddick would be a good choice, and he worked with Andy/Veach. Also helps that he was a founding media member of the Mahomes bandwagon

[displacedinMN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Booger McFarland is not returning to Monday Night Football, which means he will not be in the booth on ESPN on Monday nights. <a href="https://t.co/1Cd7neezfv">pic.twitter.com/1Cd7neezfv</a></p>&mdash; Work-At-Home Head (@BigHeadBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BigHeadBS/status/1259216420845563906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[WhawhaWhat]

I didn't mind Joe Tessitore but he wasn't helped at all by the clowns they had in there with him.

[Chieftain]

I like Collinsworth. Him and Michaels have excellent chemistry.

[Megatron96]

I like Collinsworth. Him and Michaels have excellent chemistry.

Chris is actually pretty good, IMO. Solid analysis most of the time, and he's a big Mahomes fan.

[KurtCobain]

I'm rooting for Levy/Orlovski, but they'll probably want a black guy in the mix for PC reasons.

[chiefzilla1501]

Watching the super bowl again and can't help but think about how fucking robbed we were that in one of the most exciting few minutes of football, we had guys falling asleep in the booth.

That does double for tessitores lame excitement over mahomes left handed pass vs Denver.

Good commentators make a difference. I rewatch the hell out of mahomes 4th down ravens miracle because of nantz. Same with Harlan calling two games.

[chiefzilla1501]

Chris is actually pretty good, IMO. Solid analysis most of the time, and he's a big Mahomes fan.

I know a lot of people hate him. He's cocky and smug. Sure. But the guy really does his homework.

[srvy]

Knowing ESPN play by play will be Beth Mowins.

[RealSNR]

Knowing ESPN play by play will be Beth Mowins.

Actually, she's pretty good. I think she'd legit be better than Steve Levy.

I know that will be a minority opinion, but whatever. You gotta admit that she did a good job in Mahomes' first NFL start, the week 17 against Denver

[srvy]

Actually, she's pretty good. I think she'd legit be better than Steve Levy.

I know that will be a minority opinion, but whatever. You gotta admit that she did a good job in Mahomes' first NFL start, the week 17 against Denver

Yeah I thought she was fine also. Just pointing out espn will make the call on race and gender and probably mistakenly slip into a good pick. I like the choice of Riddick to do color. Longtime fan since the moment I heard him on whb 810 after Andy was hired by the Clarks.

[Sorry]

Yeah I thought she was fine also. Just pointing out espn will make the call on race and gender and probably mistakenly slip into a good pick. I like the choice of Riddick to do color. Longtime fan since the moment I heard him on whb 810 after Andy was hired by the Clarks.

Riddick should really be a GM, he's SUPER knowledgeable about football and it's kinks. Idc if it's a woman, but I want some life in the voice of the commentator to really bring the game alive.

[LIVForTheKingdom]

On a side note, I'd like to see NBC try and poach Andrew Catalon from CBS when Michaels does inevitably retire (will be a VERY sad day for the world, but we know it's coming sooner rather than later). Due to the insane depth they have he's buried as the #5 play by play, but he does a great job. He's very young too, rising star.

[gblowfish]

No more Booger on ESPN. MNF finally blew its nose!
https://sports.yahoo.com/report-joe-tessitore-booger-mc-farland-will-not-return-to-esp-ns-mnf-booth-200846364.html

[MahiMike]

I think Manning will be about 1 step up from Montana. I tried watching his little shows he does. Boring.

[Chieftain]

Steve Levy was great at calling hockey games. I know he has been doing college football these past few years but I haven't followed up so I'm not sure how good he is at football.

[CarlosCarson27]

Trying to get?
If its exactly what the league wants . It's exactly what will happen.
Manning won't be choosing. He will be told to.
There is no option.

[CarlosCarson27]

No more Booger on ESPN. MNF finally blew its nose!
https://sports.yahoo.com/report-joe-tessitore-booger-mc-farland-will-not-return-to-esp-ns-mnf-booth-200846364.html

It's not like no one knew he was a one shot deal.
His water is wet dialog was annoying. .and thst stupid sideline Pope mobile

[CasselGotPeedOn]

Trying to get?
If its exactly what the league wants . It's exactly what will happen.
Manning won't be choosing. He will be told to.
There is no option.

Do you ever get tired of being a complete retard?

[CarlosCarson27]

Do you ever get tired of being a complete retard?

Not when I'm absolutely correct.
They gave him his retirement SB.
He'll do exactly as told by his nfl gods.

[Chiefspants]

I know that will be a minority opinion, but whatever. You gotta admit that she did a good job in Mahomes' first NFL start, the week 17 against Denver

That’s a fun piece of a trivia too.

[FAX]

"If they replace me on MNF, I won't work there anymore."

-Booger

FAX

[DeepPurple]

I wish someone wanted Fouts too.

I guess you didn't hear the good news in April, Fouts is out at CBS.

https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?p=14898716

[KChiefs1]

Louis Riddick would be a good choice, and he worked with Andy/Veach. Also helps that he was a founding media member of the Mahomes bandwagon


Louis Riddick blocked me for some reason. I know I’ve never posted anything that could possibly offend him.

It’s got me bumfuzzled.

Is there a way to find out when & why?

[InChiefsHeaven]

Louis Riddick blocked me for some reason. I know I’ve never posted anything that could possibly offend him.

It’s got me bumfuzzled.

Is there a way to find out when & why?

I have it on good authority that it's the naked pics you sent him...he really wants you to know that he ain't about that...

[Shaid]

I have it on good authority that it's the naked pics you sent him...he really wants you to know that he ain't about that...

I blocked him for the same reason. Take a hint!

[KChiefs1]

I blocked him for the same reason. Take a hint!


You guys can’t handle it because my cock is twice as big as yours. You munchkins need to just accept it. I figured Louis had a big one too but I guess “micro” is the keyword for you guys.