Why ESPN will have trouble landing Peyton Manning to replace Troy Aikman on ‘MNF’
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- ESPN's top candidate to replace Troy Aikman as NFL analyst alongside Joe Buck is Peyton Manning, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, though Manning has historically declined broadcast booth roles.
- Manning and his brother Eli currently have a long-term contract with ESPN for the "Manning-Cast," allowing them to analyze games remotely without the typical travel demands.
- ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro is expected to approach Manning about the potential opportunity despite Manning's previous reluctance.
- Greg Olsen, Fox’s No. 2 color commentator, is also considered a leading contender for the analyst position.
- Aikman and Buck, longtime broadcast partners for 25 years, have experienced tension after Buck's lucrative contract extension with ESPN, and Aikman has yet to finalize his own contract renewal.
