• ESPN’s new ‘Monday Night Football’ booth is safe option

    ESPN’s new ‘Monday Night Football’ booth is safe option

    For “Monday Night Football,” ESPN wanted a franchise quarterback. It had a 10-year, $140 million offer waiting for Tony Romo. He re-signed with CBS for $180 million. It made its yearly run at Peyton Manning. He said no once again. And it went after Drew Brees for his post-playing rights. He went with NBC. Now, …
  • What unprecedented NFL Draft 2020 will look like in ESPN’s hands

    What unprecedented NFL Draft 2020 will look like in ESPN’s hands

    The NFL Draft 2020 is expected to begin with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell from his home or office introducing the first pick. From ESPN’s Bristol studios, host Trey Wingo will set up his analysts. The network’s top draft commentators, Mel Kiper, Booger McFarland and Louis Riddick will give their takes on presumptive first pick, Joe …
  • ESPN’s awkward Drew Brees chase isn’t stopping after $50 million Saints deal

    ESPN’s awkward Drew Brees chase isn’t stopping after $50 million Saints deal

    While ESPN has Drew Brees in its sights after he retires, Steve Levy, Louis Riddick and Dan Orlovsky have emerged as top candidates for next season’s “Monday Night Football” booth, The Post has learned. ESPN hasn’t yet fully decided if it will go with Levy, Orlovsky and/or Riddick, but it is trying to sign Brees …