BREAKING: Bill Simmons leaving ESPN (Multiple Sources)

[srom12]

RIP in peace.

Edit: http://www.sportsgrid.com/media/repo...-leaving-espn/



Your thoughts.

[wildchild11]

ok thanks chris broussard of sports misc

[BorrachoDamor]

Finally, can't stand that homer

[BatteryBro42]

Put him on the TNT crew so we can see Shaq and Chuck just troll the **** out of him.

[GooBaaa]

Finally, can't stand that homer

he may of have been a Boston homer but dude did know his bball

[AreolaBorealis]

ESPN just lost it's best and most relevant personality. But I'm sure most of you idiot potato heads prefer Mike&Mike, First take and that ******* Berman yelling "whoop" every 10 seconds.

[wickedman]

Wonder what will happen to Grantland.

[Trapstar4.4]

i feel like everybody with any kind of name is leaving espn over the years
they are the company that has the big name, and thus doesnt offer pay rates that are as high as their competitors

[JetLife21]

Grantland and 30 for 30 were the only decent things left at ESPN.

[BullStampede]

wow Pats fans are really taking this Deflategate report hard.

[jbball92]

damn I loved his work with the band Kiss

[sdballer5588]

"BLLL SLMMONS"

Yeah sounds legit guys.

[isp]

do they even have a legit nba crew anymore?

if it's sage steel, doug collins, and jalen.... that chit is weak

[wildchild11]

Grantland and 30 for 30 were the only decent things left at ESPN.

yep and he was responsible for em both

[grizz101]

in b4 Bill Simmons to Bleacher Report

[xvicknumber7x]

fuuuuuuuuuck, no more grantland?

[srom12]

fuuuuuuuuuck, no more grantland?

[imajoey]

Can't wait tell he makes his own new site and just rips the espn and nfl monopoly

[isp]

This was hilarious:

I really hope somebody calls me or emails me and says I'm in trouble for anything I say about Roger Goodell. Because if one person says that to me, I'm going public. You leave me alone. The commissioner's a liar, and I get to talk about that on my podcast ... Please, call me and say I'm in trouble. I dare you.

Guess they had enough though...

I decided today that we are not going to renew Bill Simmons' contract. We have been in negotiations and it was clear it was time to move on. ESPN's relationship with Bill has been mutually beneficial — he has produced great content for us for many years and ESPN has provided him many new opportunities to spread his wings. We wish Bill continued success as he plans his next chapter. ESPN remains committed to Grantland and we have a strong team in place.

[kenonator]

Never heard of him, but ESPN is trashy scheming company. It's sad that people still watch and support them.

[Swept]

Good another Boston ******* gone, now they just have to get rid of Bruschi before he has another stroke.

[Spill512]

This was hilarious:

Guess they had enough though...

lol so ESPN is keeping Grantland though? I only watched it on Youtube so idk what it was like on ESPN, but Jalen and Jacoby carry the Grantland channel on Youtube.

I don't give a fuk about Bill "Certified Fukcboy" Simmons.

[sdballer5588]

lol he still created Grantland. It's his site. Lol @ ESPN trying to cut ties then saying they're gunna keep the guys site. Um.... okay.

[neighborr]

just lol if you don't like Bill. He's a homer but he speaks the truth and says whatever is on his mind. The guy really knows his stuff.

Good for him. Fuk ESPN

[Spill512]

lol he still created Grantland. It's his site. Lol @ ESPN trying to cut ties then saying they're gunna keep the guys site. Um.... okay.

A sucker is born in Boston everyday.

[wildchild11]

lol he still created Grantland. It's his site. Lol @ ESPN trying to cut ties then saying they're gunna keep the guys site. Um.... okay.

do you really think espn signed a contract to back grantland through its humble beginnings if they didnt see a future of it being a long term asset? its theirs to keep.

[sdballer5588]

do you really think espn signed a contract to back grantland through its humble beginnings if they didnt see a future of it being a long term asset? its theirs to keep.

You honestly believe Simmons is not attached to that site? Are you joking?

[wildchild11]

You honestly believe Simmons is not attached to that site? Are you joking?

Of course it was his brand, he was the driving force behind it. But its espns property.

[Mitch1313]

Finally, can't stand that homer

lol stupid post is stupid.

Hes better than 99% of the other retards at ESPN, speaks his mind and knows whats up.
Everyone else is so worried about offending some ******* or being politically correct.

[sdballer5588]

Of course it was his brand, he was the driving force behind it. But its espns property.

It is very literally called "Bill Simmons presents: Grantland"

I'm not sure you understand how money works if you think he can be separated monetarily from the site.