BRISTOL, CT (WSAU) — One of the anchors that defined the growth of ESPN’s SportsCenter into a pop-culture staple will say goodbye to the Worldwide Leader Monday evening.
But some in Packers country are wondering if a certain QB will hijack the show.
Aaron Rodgers is one of four athletes that are set to check in with Kenny Mayne tonight starting at 10 PM. The pair have shared many memorable interview segments throughout Rodger’s career, including recently where #12 discussed his recent run as Jeopardy! guest host.
If Rodgers does indeed appear on the show, which is scheduled to start at 10 PM CT on ESPN following tonight’s St Louis Cardinals vs Chicago White Sox game, it would be his first public comments since ESPN’s Adam Schefter and other insiders made it known that he was unhappy with Green Bay’s front office in light of last year’s move to draft QB Jordan Love.
While numerous reports have been floated stating that coaches and others in management have met with Rodgers about the situation, and even more guesses as to if he’s taken his last snap as a Packer have been made- we have yet to hear from the man himself. Rodgers has issued no public comment or statement. He also hasn’t Tweeted since April 20th; more than a week before the draft day reports were made.
It remains unclear what the pair will talk about, or if Mayne will bring up the situation directly.
Rodgers did not report Monday for the start of organized team activities, which are voluntary.
Other guests for tonight’s show include RB Marshawn Lynch, WNBA player Sue Bird, and former NBA star Jamal Crawford. Mayne Tweeted the lineup this morning, adding sarcastically “view discression is advised.”
Mayne’s quirky, dry wit and gift for storytelling have made him a favorite of ESPN viewers for nearly 30 years. He recently announced that management wanted him to take a significant pay cut to stay on the air, but he refused. Mayne later said he was a “salary cap causality” and that the network would be giving him a final send-off.
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