Well that’s interesting. ESPN is closing in on a landmark broadcasting deal with lead FOX Sports analyst Troy Aikman, per the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand, which would shake up things for multiple networks covering the NFL. And two New Orleans Saints legends could wind up in the middle of it.
Marchand lists both Drew Brees and Sean Payton as candidates for Aikman’s job spearheading FOX’s flagship “America’s Game of the Week” feature each week during the NFL season, along with the network’s No. 2 analyst Greg Olsen. While Olsen is already under contract with FOX, they could sign Payton outright or work out a trade with NBC should Brees be their preference.
It’s an interesting situation. Marchand reports that Aikman is envisioned as the new face of their “Monday Night Football” special each week, and with his broadcast partner Joe Buck’s contract expiring after next year, ESPN could grow bold and try to poach both of them.
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