OT -- Sapp is "likely" out at NFLN

**HoustonRaven** · 04-08-2012, 06:58 AM

Since media coverage seems to spark a decent debate, I figured I'd throw this one out there.

Per PFT, looks like Sapp is being shown the door at the NFL Network. And it appears he's another one in a growing line of ex pro athletes who are going broke.

Personally, I've hated him as an analyst and I'm glad to see him go simply because he makes Total Access unwatchable.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...t-nfl-network/

**bmorebirds_24** · 04-08-2012, 07:00 AM

He is a jerk! Bye Sapp!

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**Irish Raven** · 04-08-2012, 07:14 AM

Please let Jamie Dukes be next

Can't stand him

Doesn't he know you can show passion and interest without shouting and talking over people

Derrick Mason did a bit of work for NFL Network a few months back.
He was genuinely very good at it, not just saying that as he is an ex-Raven
He's a man with a career in the media I reckon

edit, sorry, went a bit offtopic

**leachisabeast** · 04-08-2012, 07:29 AM

I can list a bunch of "analysts" I hate more than Sapp on the NFL network, Jamie Dukes is the worse. They are all clearly biased towards certain teams, I think we all know those teams.

**arnie_uk** · 04-08-2012, 07:50 AM

i actually liked sapp, he spoke his mind, was truthful and honest, didnt just defend the big name teams and players like the rest off them

**lovefootball** · 04-08-2012, 08:02 AM

Dukes, Sapp, Sanders,Irving, and Keyshown would make an excellent program together. It would be off the hook and unwatchable to fans who hate the antics they provide. Sapp will now appear on some reality show.

**Dade** · 04-08-2012, 08:35 AM

No sympathy at all for Sapp. No excuse to be broke with all that money he has made. Glad he's off NFLN too. Him and Dukes are just terrible.

**Raven Maniac** · 04-08-2012, 09:49 AM

Stupid move on Sapp's part implicating Shockey as the NFL's informant against the Saints in the first place. Oh well, "Stupid Is As Stupid Does".

**BleedPurple92** · 04-08-2012, 10:01 AM

Sapp is good in my book. Get rid of Dukes before Sapp please.

**DkBlue** · 04-08-2012, 10:19 AM

He was really disliked by the media here when he played in Tampa.

It is sad to see a young man who had a great career and all the opportunities in the world just squander it away.

**Ravenswintitle** · 04-08-2012, 10:36 AM

I think he can add good comments at time but I was really surprised to read about his bankruptcy filing this morning. Almost $7M in debt and for assets he listed things like 2,500 pairs of Nike shoes and a lionskin rug. What about houses and cars?

Not sure of his situation but hopefully he cleans things up

**Jayc00** · 04-08-2012, 10:48 AM

ESPN will pick him up.

**lowrider** · 04-08-2012, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Raven Maniac

Stupid move on Sapp's part implicating Shockey as the NFL's informant against the Saints in the first place. Oh well, "Stupid Is As Stupid Does".

Sapp is Goodell's fall guy. He wants to protect the identities of future "informants", and letting Sapp go sends a strong message.

**Irish Raven** · 04-08-2012, 11:12 AM

If that's the case then so much for NFL Network's independence

I know they are owned by the league but they claimed to be separate.

Just naivety on my part so for believing that

**akashicrecorder** · 04-08-2012, 11:58 AM

I actually liked Sapp. Maybe I don't watch enough NFLN to hate him (because I haven't had a working television in two years), but as a defensive guy he always seemed to give the Ravens a fair shake. (He did seem overly hard on Flacco, though, like practically everyone.)

**HoustonRaven** · 04-08-2012, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Irish Raven

If that's the case then so much for NFL Network's independence

I know they are owned by the league but they claimed to be separate.

Just naivety on my part so for believing that

When have the ever said they were independent of the league? Jerry Jones is one of the principle owners.

**Jsmoove** · 04-08-2012, 03:14 PM

I didn't mind Sapp, he wasn't a brady, manning ballswasher like the rest of em, he actually stuck up for the small teams and the guys that actually played the game with passion, mostly defensive teams (maybe cause the guy played defense). Atleast he was honest and told it like it was, Dukes on the other hand is a bitch.