Rico Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 (edited) https://deadline.com/2023/09/chris-mortensen-quits-espn-1235537319/ Edited September 6, 2023 by Rico 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I personally didn't like his commentary, but I hope he finds exactly what he envisions in retirement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Hopefully he is in good health. The way they were talking about him this morning it's as if he died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I thought this was announcing he was dead. Glad to see it isn't. Always liked Mort during the draft season and was shocked to see him looking so ill a few years ago. Glad he's still going strong, and good for him for quitting ESPN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, Draconator said: I personally didn't like his commentary, but I hope he finds exactly what he envisions in retirement. What didn't you like? He was an insider before there were insiders. Never biased that I noticed, just a lot of good info. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 One the last remnants of when ESPN was a good network. Enjoy Mort. 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, eball said: What didn't you like? He was an insider before there were insiders. Never biased that I noticed, just a lot of good info. Seemed all-knowing to me and implied that he was better than everyone else. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 He took issue with the Bills handling of Tom Donahoe if I remember correctly. Overall, he was a negligible piece of my overall football experience. If he ragged on the Bills pre-2018, they probably deserved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, Draconator said: Seemed all-knowing to me and implied that he was better than everyone else. You mean Stephen A. ? 🤭 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 He seemed unhealthy, or perhaps unsteady, in his delivery the past few years. Made me wonder what was wrong and why he’s still on television. Seems due time to move on. He was an effective, old-world reporter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnus00 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I'm old enough to remember the days when TBD hated this guy for his negative Bills comments, and his loyalty to Tom Donahoe. Anyway, I wish him well in his retirement, and I hope he is in good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDubya76 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I’m not sure if he was sick but the last time I saw him in the network I remember thinking he looked frail. Good for him, hope he continues to live a long healthy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003Contenders Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 18 minutes ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: He took issue with the Bills handling of Tom Donahoe if I remember correctly. Overall, he was a negligible piece of my overall football experience. If he ragged on the Bills pre-2018, they probably deserved it. Yes. Between the time that Donahoe left the Steelers and went to work for the Bills he worked with Mort at ESPN and the two became friends. When TD was fired, Mort defended him and ragged on Ralph and the Bills organization. In particular, Mort was highly critical of the Bills first draft without TD (in 2006) and reported that there was mass confusion in the war room as led by Marv. Bills fans (especially on this board) took serious issue with Mort over all this -- and there were multiple posts here about him. That led Tim Graham (who also worked for ESPN at the time and was a friend of Mort's) to get upset and leave this board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 They’ve been cleaning house but health family and faith makes it sound like he’s fighting something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 man, remmeber those glory days. espn sunday night with boomer and all - those theme songs, etc. just chills down my neck to think of how great it was before bloviating morons started to go for clickbait and narratives to pull away from the goodness of sports. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Bill Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 39 minutes ago, Straight Hucklebuck said: He took issue with the Bills handling of Tom Donahoe if I remember correctly. Overall, he was a negligible piece of my overall football experience. If he ragged on the Bills pre-2018, they probably deserved it. Very true regarding Donahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperCam Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 27 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: They’ve been cleaning house but health family and faith makes it sound like he’s fighting something He's been battling Esophageal Cancer since 2016. He has looked very ill the last few years. Wish him all the best in retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 45 minutes ago, boyst said: man, remmeber those glory days. espn sunday night with boomer and all - those theme songs, etc. just chills down my neck to think of how great it was before bloviating morons started to go for clickbait and narratives to pull away from the goodness of sports. I'm with ya, man. And Mort was such a huge part of us getting inside information pre-internet. Mort, Clayton, that blonde with the bug-eyes whose name escapes me right now... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Phew! Thought this was going to be an RIP thread with that title and his recent battles. Good for Mort, I hope he has a long and happy retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 He was the man in the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I recall JA saying one time that Mort is is guy and gets all of his breaking news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 He had throat cancer. Hope he isn’t having a recurrence. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I wish him well. I like the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 I would never think Happy Trails = RIP, but I did edit the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Summary Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Smart to bail frm a sinking ship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLinALLEN Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Loved watching him in his prime days. The last few years have been a tough listen. Hope he enjoys retirement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Well deserved, and am happy for him. Most of all, I wish him the best of health in his retirement, and Godspeed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 7 hours ago, eball said: I'm with ya, man. And Mort was such a huge part of us getting inside information pre-internet. Mort, Clayton, that blonde with the bug-eyes whose name escapes me right now... Andrea Kremer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 11 hours ago, Draconator said: Seemed all-knowing to me and implied that he was better than everyone else. Maybe he was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 10 hours ago, eball said: I'm with ya, man. And Mort was such a huge part of us getting inside information pre-internet. Mort, Clayton, that blonde with the bug-eyes whose name escapes me right now... Marty Feldman’s sister? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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