NFL Fans Not Happy With ESPN's Stephen A. Smith's Decision

NFL Fans Not Happy With ESPN's Stephen A. Smith's Decision

How Much Money ESPN Pays Stephen A. Smith (1:02) Stephen A. Smith is already heavily featured on ESPN, but that won't stop the network from giving him more airtime.   Smith is currently the face of ESPN's "First Take." He also has his own self-titled show on YouTube. When he's not talking sports, he's making guest appearances on ABC soap opera "General Hospital." Earlier this year, Smith agreed to a contract extension that's worth at least $100 …

NFL Fans Are Pissed Over ESPN's Latest Decision With Stephen A Smith

Stephen A Smith (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Stephen A Smith is just about everywhere these days. There is a very real chance that the First Take star could expand his role even more. On top of his First Take duties, Smith is a major part of the network’s NBA coverage, joining NBA Countdown in 2021. You can also see him across ESPN’s daytime programming, including Get Up and SportsCenter. He also has a widely popular podcast. He regularly appears on…

Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN 'very open' to Stephen A. Smith joining NFL coverage

When Stephen A Smith finalized his new contract with ESPN earlier this year, reports suggested the First Take star would move beyond NBA coverage to make more NFL appearances going forward. That expectation may be becoming reality. At a media event this week, ESPN chair Jimmy Pitaro told Front Office Sports that Smith (along with the newly extended Chris Berman and the returning Rich Eisen) could have a larger presence on NFL coverage as the Wor…

Eisen, Berman, Stephen A. Will Have Big ESPN NFL Roles

Berman and Smith just signed contract extensions with the network, while Eisen returned after leaving for NFL Network.