Beginning Monday, Sept. 12, Mike & Mike will offer a daily lineup of veteran football voices, with Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. joining the show several times during the NFL season and making his debut on a date to be determined. Each weekday, no fewer than three analysts will join hosts Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic to discuss and analyze the 2016 NFL and COLLEGE FOOTBALL seasons.
A 16-year NFL veteran, Smith Sr. will also contribute to Draw It Up, short, animated digital pieces on ESPN.com, in which players draw a critical play and explain it from their perspective. Smith Sr. is a five-time Pro Bowler and ranks 11th all-time on the NFL's receiving yards list. "I'm excited for and appreciative of this opportunity," said Smith Sr. "What I love about Mike & Mike is that it's a well-balanced show, and they talk about a lot of different topics. It's not just about football or something that aims to be shock-jock radio. I definitely hold Golic and Greeny in high regard, because their programing is thoughtful, measured and entertaining." "The addition of Steve Smith Sr. will enhance a strong lineup of talent that will further ensure Mike & Mike as the destination for football talk on ESPN Radio and ESPN2," said David Roberts, vice president, Network Content, ESPN Audio. "The Mike & Mike football team is deep, dynamic, and diverse. As a result, the nation's flagship morning sports talk program will be well positioned to serve football fans with the very best coverage and programming this fall."Each day, Mike & Mike will regularly showcase commentators including:
In addition, Mike & Mike will frequently feature several well-respected voices: ESPN NFL INSIDERS Josina Anderson, Jarrett Bell, Adam Schefter and Jim Trotter; espnW writer and The Trifecta co-host Jane McManus and NFL injury analyst Stephania Bell.
Former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb, co-host McNabb & Custer on ESPN Radio Sunday nights at 10 p.m. ET during the fall, will visit the show throughout the season. Matthew Berry will also contribute weekly Fantasy Football updates.
His & Hers co-hosts Jemele Hill and Michael Smith will continue to appear each Wednesday, and on Thursdays, First Take's Max Kellerman and Stephen A. Smith will join Greenberg and Golic.
Mike & Mike airs 6 - 10 a.m., Monday - Friday on ESPN2 and ESPN Radio, and can also be heard via ESPNRadio.com, the ESPN app, SiriusXM Channel 80, Apple Music, Slacker Radio and TuneIn.
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