Joe T. takes a "jab" at MNF

[redsk1]

Joe Theismann said he's interested in pursuing NFL analyst work in 2008 and hopes to speak with NFL Network, among others. ''I feel unchallenged but not bored,'' he said. ''I have other business interests.'' And he also gives motivational speeches. What does he think of Monday Night Football now? ``Ron is a terrific football guy but he happens to work on Tony's show. It has become a three-hour Tony Kornheiser show. When I was let go, they explained they wanted more of an issue show and less about football. They've accomplished that.'' -- Miami Herald


Sounds familiar...

[Redskin Rich]

Nah... no bitterness there

[dmek25]

he might be alittle bitter, but he is right. mnf is always looking for a little glitz. but i think jaws is a huge upgrade over Joey T. and i even like Theismann

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by dmek25

he might be alittle bitter, but he is right. mnf is always looking for a little glitz. but i think jaws is a huge upgrade over Joey T. and i even like Theismann

Yeah but why not have Jaws and some other analyst? TK is fun to listen to but MNF gets too annoying. Thats why I just watch at bars, so the volume of the TV is off.

[Beemnseven]

I've actually been disappointed in Tony Kornheiser on MNF. The format isn't really suited towards his abilities.

On his old show on ESPN Radio, he is very witty and really funny when telling stories. The problem is, he had virtually unlimited time to make an impact, whereas with MNF, he's got to get it down to about 5 seconds. So far, he hasn't adjusted well if you ask me.

One thing about Jaws though -- for people who think Theismann talked too much, there isn't much difference between him and Joey T. Jaws can blabber with the best of them.

[Monksdown]

Our favorite restaurantor oozes with a God complex that makes me sick. But i love me some chicken rolls at his Alexandria bar.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

Our favorite restaurantor oozes with a God complex that makes me sick. But i love me some chicken rolls at his Alexandria bar.

I had the crabcakes and filey mignon dinner -- it was fabulous.

[70Chip]

I said before I thought that Joe should go to NFL Network. I think that would be good environment for him.


I think a lot of people who watch football games in order to see football being played will be sympathetic with his comments about the current broadcast. Although, I sensed the other night that perhaps a shift has taken place. It looked and sounded as though, someone said something to somebody, or a meeting took place, or a memo went out. Football was much more front and center.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I've actually been disappointed in Tony Kornheiser on MNF. The format isn't really suited towards his abilities.

On his old show on ESPN Radio, he is very witty and really funny when telling stories. The problem is, he had virtually unlimited time to make an impact, whereas with MNF, he's got to get it down to about 5 seconds. So far, he hasn't adjusted well if you ask me.

One thing about Jaws though -- for people who think Theismann talked too much, there isn't much difference between him and Joey T. Jaws can blabber with the best of them.

Yeah good point, Tony just isn't at his best when he has to get in quick thoughts. He's much better in a more free flowing type of environment. It always seems like Tony and Jaws are competing with each other and stepping on each other's toes.

And do they really need to do a halftime version of PTI?? A lot of the time because of the crowd Tony and Wilbon can't hear each other and it ends up looking like a train wreck.

[MTK]

I can't say I disagree with him.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I can't say I disagree with him.

I agree with him 100%. I can't stand Tony or Jaws.

IMO JT was much better than either of those two clowns. I would have chopped Tonys neck first!

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by redsk1

Joe Theismann said he's interested in pursuing NFL analyst work in 2008 and hopes to speak with NFL Network, among others. ''I feel unchallenged but not bored,'' he said. ''I have other business interests.'' And he also gives motivational speeches. What does he think of Monday Night Football now? ``Ron is a terrific football guy but he happens to work on Tony's show. It has become a three-hour Tony Kornheiser show. When I was let go, they explained they wanted more of an issue show and less about football. They've accomplished that.'' -- Miami Herald


Sounds familiar...

Joe's right.

[scowan]

I don't like Mike Tirico. Tony and Jaws are OK. I always feel like Mike is trying to hard to belong. Tony is trying to be funny and sometimes he is. Jaws is the Dan Fouts of the booth. The straight guy with the football knowledge. I don't know who is at ABC or ESPN that should replace Mike, but I wish they had more of a football guy doing the play by play.

[Cowell]

I don't really mind it when it's not a "football guy" doing the play-by-play. As long as the guy doing the insights knows what he is talking about I am fine.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by redsk1

Joe Theismann said he's interested in pursuing NFL analyst work in 2008 and hopes to speak with NFL Network, among others. ''I feel unchallenged but not bored,'' he said. ''I have other business interests.'' And he also gives motivational speeches. What does he think of Monday Night Football now? ``Ron is a terrific football guy but he happens to work on Tony's show. It has become a three-hour Tony Kornheiser show. When I was let go, they explained they wanted more of an issue show and less about football. They've accomplished that.'' -- Miami Herald


Sounds familiar...

I agree with him 100% and if what he said they want more of an issue show than football they have done a great job. They could turn the whole thing around but that MNF game we played a couple of weeks ago supports what JT said and was about the worse annoucing I have ever seen. Oh, by the way Redaskins called a timeout. That said as they were interviewing Charles.