Another former NFL superstar and multi-time Pro Bowler may be replacing Shannon Sharpe on the Fox Sports 1 “Undisputed” program.
According to a report from Michael McCarthy and A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports, former NFL running back LeSean McCoy is among the candidates to replace Sharpe and work alongside Skip Bayless on the popular sports program:
“LeSean McCoy is emerging as an early possible contender to succeed Shannon Sharpe as Skip Bayless’ debate partner on “Undisputed.”
The former NFL star turned co-host of FS1’s “SPEAK” is expected to have an extended audition with the irascible Bayless once Sharpe takes his contractual buyout from Fox Sports, two sources with knowledge of the situation told Front Office Sports. “
The report noted that Joy Taylor and Emmanuel Acho are among the options to replace Sharpe as well. Citing a source, the report also stated that Bayless will have the “final say” on his new co-host.
It was reported that Sharpe, a three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame tight end, is set to leave FS1. The show premiered in Sept. 2016, Bayless’ first year with FS1 following his departure from ESPN.
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One of the best running backs of his era, McCoy was a six-time Pro Bowler who won back-to-back Super Bowl rings with the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
The Pittsburgh product entered the NFL in 2009 and instantly found success in Andy Reid’s offense. McCoy led the NFL in rushing touchdowns as a sophomore in 2011 and in rushing yards during the 2013 season.
A member of the 2010s All-Decade Team, “Shady” racked up 11,102 rushing yards and 73 touchdowns. He spent six seasons with the Eagles, four with the Buffalo Bills and one apiece with the Chiefs and Bucs.
