Tony Kornheiser has quit (or left, or was fired) from MNF. He has been replaced by John Gruden.

ESPN and Tony K are saying it was because of the travel schedule for this years slate of games and Tony K's fear of flying. Which I do know for a fact. I do know Tony a bit and know he has a huge fear of flying. But I think there were more to it than the travel schedule.

Anyway, he's gone. Gruden is in.

Is that the guys that looks like the character form the movie poltergise? The demon?

If it is then good. I didn't like the guy anyway.

John Madden also had a fear of flying and did NFL broadcasts for how many years?

It wasn't because he was afraid of flying. It was because he was unpopular.

Chucky will be better received by the TV audience, I'm sure.

Chucky is awesome, loved him on the NFL Draft...king of one liners and takes no crap from no one...Cornholio is good on his own show but sucked as a color commentator.

So it is down to Al Michaels, Chucky and Jaws

I would not mind seeing Jaws replaced by Chris Collinsworth. Not a popular opinion on this board but I like him. I also like Jaws...most of the time.

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Boy you got it all wrong and are all over the place....

Al Michaels work Sunday night. Collinsworth works Sunday night now.

Tirico works MNF


Madden can call the shots when "not flying" since he is a legend in the industry. Kornheiser couldn't call those shots. He didn't have the stroke.

Wow...that was all wrong and gee I was all over the place....xxxxx

Over exaggerate much?

Al Michaels was on MNF for 20 years. What used to be MNF is now SNF after 35 years of being on Monday. How could anyone possibly confuse the two?

Seems like you had been waiting for that one for a while with some pent-up need to correct me.

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no. just correcting your incorrect statements. That's all.

Don't get worked up over it champ

Love the Collinsworth idea. Hated Tony K. Kind of find Gruden to be abrasive and a little off-kilter as a panelist (not much of a departure from his personality as a coach)

Collinsworth is a smug jerk. I've never liked him.

collinsworth is the best around

collinsworth is a duuuuuestchbag. Tony K is an old geek.

Gruden is a really cool players coach, I agree he was very insightful on draft coverage...i like the move.

Gruden will SUCK on MNF. He won't say anything insightful. He is just waiting for his next job. He won't rip a player or a coach. He won't badmouth anyone. He won't tell you what is REALLY going on. He will protect his friends and be all nice-nice all the tiem.

That is why the guys who are GREAT on TV are the ones who don't want to get back into coaching of any sort.....Madden, Jaws, Theisman, Simms,...etc. They won't SUGAR COAT anything cause they have no reason to or motive beyond just doing their job and being the best at their job.

Its LIVE TV. They dont even know what they will say.

uh?????

Who even listens to the commentators on MNF anymore? After Dennis Miller joined the team, I hit the MUTE button and found it much more enjoyable that way

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> Who even listens to the commentators on MNF
> anymore? After Dennis Miller joined the team, I
> hit the MUTE button and found it much more
> enjoyable that way


I second that motion. In past tense.

Just a little thought.
MikeO, do you have to work at being negative or does it come naturally?
Just wondering

what is being negative? Just pointing out some facts and takling about NFL commentators.

Whats your beef?

Well I know who I know. Sorry for knowing people and having a career in the business.....

And I don't get the negative thing. In this thread I PRAISE John Madden, Cris Collinsworth, Ron Jaworski, Phil Simms, and Joe Theisman. I RIP one guy (John Gruden) and I'm negaitve??

Sorry, but that's on YOU!!!! If I praise 5 guys and YOU ONLY see the negative I say about 1 guy......that says more about how YOU view things!!!! That ain't on me!!

What happened to my post?????

phinsfan2: Point taken... thank you but it was pretty funny

I say get JIM ROME.... I know he is not an "expert" on football per say, but i do find him entertaining. And one thing is for sure, he will speak his mind and I dont think he minds ripping on anyone. Korn hole was kind of a joke for MNF and certainly so was Miller. In my opinion that is.

also collinsworth is an idiot

Jim Rome would work I think. He wouldn't pull punches. Problem is he might be too harsh.

End of the day, I have NEVER turned on or turned off a football game because of announcers. And I never will. I watch FOR THE GAME itself. No announcer can make or ruin a game for me.

Tony K was the worst that ever approach the job of NFL commentator.

For those wondering YES I am being negative about him.. hated every show I ever saw him do because he stated nothing but the obvious well after any one with common sense would have thought it.

Madden was the best IMHO, Al michaels, the Giff & most guys were fine with me other than the comedian they tried (Dennis Miller).

I actually think Gruden will be good. he knows the game and though he may not put people down specifically he has the right slant on cause or needs in context to the situation. Much like madden, a bit of experience in the job (coach) helps a lot.

Tony K sucks...period...a whiny little fella who's voice just gets under your skin.

I rather have an ex coach or ex player as a commentator. That way they talk from experience and make some sense. Tony K sucked.

Heard from someone who would know today that Matt Millen who is signed with ESPN will pull double duty and take Collinsworth's old job at NFLN and do the Thursday night slate of games with Papa