dpberr Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 (edited) 26 years. His contract expired and it was not renewed. https://nypost.com/2024/05/23/sports/espns-ed-werder-out-after-26-years-in-stunning-development/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/05/23/ed-werder-longtime-cowboys-nfl-reporter-leaving-espn/73818693007/ Edited May 23 by dpberr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I liked Ed. That said, if he had just disappeared and never showed up on a broadcast again, I’m not sure I would have noticed. He was like vanilla ice cream with extra vanilla. 6 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 4 minutes ago, stevestojan said: I liked Ed. That said, if he had just disappeared and never showed up on a broadcast again, I’m not sure I would have noticed. He was like vanilla ice cream with extra vanilla. To be honest I thought he was already let go after that last round of layoffs ESPN did 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePJ76 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 He will end up working for a network covering the cowboys or directly working for the cowboys. Although I am not sure how well he would fit in over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 That dude lived outside of the cowboys facility and reported on news about a team no one cares about. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Sports media is now for hype, loud voices, drama, and foolishness. The days of the professional are over. 8 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 ESPN is cut throat culture. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Alright. I'm done following this sport. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 5 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: Alright. I'm done following this sport. Giving in to pickleball? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 51 minutes ago, Pete said: ESPN is cut throat culture. ESPN cuts a real reporter and keeps people like Stephen A around 🤦♂️ 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 56 minutes ago, EasternOHBillsFan said: Sports media is now for hype, loud voices, drama, and foolishness. The days of the professional are over. I mean, really. When did pro sports become all about entertainment value? Oh yeah.........that's all it ever was. 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 2 hours ago, Pete said: ESPN is cut throat culture. Most large U.S. corporations are - and have been. Ed Werder is 64-years-old and has been making a lot of money for decades. He’ll be okay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co_springs_billsfan Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 He'll probably get a sportscaster gig in the DFW area 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 1 hour ago, Gugny said: Most large U.S. corporations are - and have been. Ed Werder is 64-years-old and has been making a lot of money for decades. He’ll be okay. Age discrimination your saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 (edited) 13 hours ago, Mike in Horseheads said: Age discrimination your saying Nope. I haven’t heard Ed Werder’s name in years. They’re keeping people who viewers watch and listen to. Age discrimination is very real. Believe me … as you know, I was searching for a job at 52 and got no chance at more than a handful that I was very qualified for. But being laid off at 64 isn’t the same. His career ran its course. It’s an entertainment channel/forum and they’re not looking to lure boomers in. Edited May 24 by Gugny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 31 minutes ago, Gugny said: Nope. I haven’t heard Ed Werder’s name in years. They’re keeping people who viewers watch and listen to. Age discrimination is very real. Believe me … as you know? I was searching for a job at 52 and got no chance at more than a handful that I was very qualified for. But being laid off at 64 isn’t the same. His career ran its course. It’s an entertainment channel/forum and they’re not looking to lure boomers in. To some extent I agree on that. But talent like Dan Patrick, Rick Eisen and Dan Lebatard left on their own because of management. Same with Tony Kornheiser on the radio side. I hardly ever have ESPN on in the car anymore with the people on there know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 This is happening all over. Boomer and Sims are out at CBS. They are looking for young cheap labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 10 hours ago, Pete said: ESPN is cut throat culture. Disney is cut throat culture. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 11 hours ago, Pete said: ESPN is cut throat culture. Also broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 (edited) 12 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said: I mean, really. When did pro sports become all about entertainment value? Oh yeah.........that's all it ever was. Entertainment varies from the Broadway theater to three card monte on the street, so the definition of entertainment varies. Rich Eisen, Stuart Scott, Chris Berman and Tom Jackson were all consummate professionals in the same industry, now replaced by people like Stephen A. and Pat McAfee, so yeah, I know the difference. Edited May 24 by EasternOHBillsFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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