Jason Witten returns to Cowboys

[Legatron4]

View: https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1101180048478855168?s=21


What exactly is he going to do at this point? He runs what, a 6.7 40?

 

[ReekofRams]

These type of things usually never goes well. In his case I hope it ends up being good. I have much respect for him as a player, as he plays the way a TE should play that position.

 

[OldSchool]

MNF just got better. Now do the right thing BSPN and give the job to our Kurt Warner.

 

[Selassie I]

MNF just got better. Now do the right thing BSPN and give the job to our Kurt Warner.

Exactly

He was one hell of a player, but his booth abilities are lacking big time.

So... fantastic news as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Ram65]

Everyone gains with this move. MNF fans rejoice.

Witten might surprise with a year of rest. He is still a big target that can catch. Dak now has a safety valve.

 

[OldSchool]

Could also signify a desire of Whitten to get into coaching. TE this year offensive assistant for a couple then replace the Clapper.

 

[LesBaker]

Could also signify a desire of Whitten to get into coaching. TE this year offensive assistant for a couple then replace the Clapper.

Or the other Jason, Garrett, after about a dozen more 8 or 9 win seasons. @Rynie are you down with that?

 

[CanRamFan]

Thank god. I couldn't stomach another season listening to him in the booth. Romo is great. Witten was as bad as they get.

 

[Legatron4]

View: https://youtu.be/NsNHSFiybLk

Dude should have retired from life after this.

 

[Antonius]

Somebody call Dennis Miller and Dan Fouts

 

[PhillyRam]

Wow, ESPN just pulled a rabbit out of their head and saved MNF.

 

[Zodi]

Greg Olsen, step right up

 

[Loyal]

I kinda BLOW at broadcasting ~ Jason Witten

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Maybe Witten is trying to redeem himself. I'm sure he's aware of how bad he was in the booth.

He could be thinking Super Bowl too. One last run before retiring.

 

[SteezyEndo]

Why didnt he just be a TE coach? Don’t get this decision at all...

 

[shaunpinney]

Why didnt he just be a TE coach? Don’t get this decision at all...

This was just what I was going to post - I hope the guy doesn't get injured!

 

[Flint]

How did they hire him for that job, especially over somebody like Warner? MNF isn’t what it was but it’s still a big deal and to hire someone without any experience you’d think they had to be pretty special. Witten gave no indication of being ready for the gig, he sounded more like one of the local guys you get in preseason.
I know they worked with those guys and did simulated games but it just never seemed to work with any of them, maybe the network thought it would improve but it was awkward and forced from the start. I can’t believe they were going to trot the same crew out there next year so maybe Witten made a preemptive move.

 

[Akrasian]

Why didnt he just be a TE coach? Don’t get this decision at all...

Well, position coaches don't get paid very well - his contract as a player is for $3.5 million, according to Spotrac. So even after agent fees there's about a $3 million difference in pay.

Likely explains it right there.