ESPN DUMPS Stephen A Smith as First Take Ratings STRUGGLING

Pat McAfee is close to signing a massive contract extension with ESPN...worth $60 million per year. This would make Pat McAfee the highest-paid talent at ESPN. But more importantly...it sends a clear signal that ESPN is phasing Stephen A Smith out as the face of ESPN. We discuss Pat McAfee new contract with ESPN...and what it means for Stephen A Smith. We show ESPN press release for the NBA Finals...and highlight how Stephen A Smith is noticeably missing. We discuss Stephen A Smith being checked out...and question his long-term future at ESPN. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84