Shannon Sharpe to Join CBS's Pregame NFL Show

[Guest The Man They Call Puke]

Shannon Sharpe has decided to accept a job as an NFL commentator with CBS Sports.

 

Sharpe

A spokesman for CBS told The Associated Press that Sharpe will join "The NFL Today" pregame show this fall, ending the tight end's brilliant 14-year playing career.

The move was first reported by KCNC-TV in Denver. An official announcement is expected Tuesday.

Sharpe was believed to be the leading candidate to replace Deion Sanders on the pregame show. Sharpe is familiar to CBS executives, having worked the playoffs for the network in the past.

The all-time NFL leader in receptions by a tight end, Sharpe spent months considering his retirement, then announced shortly after the draft that he would return for his 15th, and final, season in 2004. Recent events, however, have changed his thinking.

Given that such a high-profile TV position might not be available next spring, when Sharpe had planned to retire, the talkative tight end had a change of heart. Sanders and CBS parted on Wednesday over compensation issues.

Perhaps sensing what was in the works, the Broncos signed free agent tight end Byron Chamberlain last week.

Beyond Sharpe and Chamberlain, the Broncos currently have four other tight ends on the roster. Longtime tight end Dwayne Carswell was moved to offensive tackle at minicamp last week but, obviously, could be switched back to his original position if necessary.

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Can't say its surprising, its been rumored for a while now.... He will be a good replacement for Deion

[cthemason]

Does anyone even watch the CBS pre-game show?

[Guest Sean O'Haire]

I do, they are very good IMO. He will be good, he is outspoken like Deion, and also egotistical...a perfect replacement.

[Mike Ockizitchy]

Cool, but what happened to Deion. :S

[Guest The Man They Call Puke]

Cool, but what happened to Deion. :S

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Him and CBS couldnt work out a new contract

[sahyder1]

CBS's pregame show is not too bad but I think their postgame and halftime shows are better because they show plays from close games almost instantly. I usually channel surf between FOX, CBS and ESPN during the pre-game show depending on the segment being played.

[Guest Hit Man 3120]

CBS is just pure crap as a whole. FOX & ESPN are just leaps and bounds better than CBS

[Hellfire]

im glad for sharpe. He didnt have that much time left, a year or two maybe, but now he gets a good job, talking about the sport that he loves, and still in the spotlight.

[DYSI]

Wow... the Broncos offense will really suck. *shifty*

Anywho, I liked Deion. If only they could have him AND Sharpe and out Mr. Dolphin. He's not as good.

[gunnar hendershow]

Fox pregame is the best pregame. CBS halftime and postgame are the best postgame shows.

That's my opinion though.

[Typical Phenom]

Do any of you actually listen to Shannon when he speaks? He's hilarious, witty, and intelligent, but you can barely make out his words. His voice combined with his annunciation (sp) make it really hard to understand him. Hopefully he gets with a speaking coach before the season starts.

[Guest Hit Man 3120]

Sterling's little brother is better than Mr. Both Ways any way

Line of year on SportsCenter. On SportsCenter when asked about Sterling Sharpe, Shannon says

"Im better..more well spoken than he is"