Bart Scott says ESPN chose worst possible time to tell him he lost his job
Ryan Clark headlined ESPN’s first round of summer layoffs because ESPN chose to inform him by pulling him off the air from NFL Live on July 20. Bart Scott was also part of the layoffs, but he flew relatively under the radar, even though ESPN apparently informed him in a similarly ruthless way. “Hey, man,…
ESPN laid off several employees, including Bart Scott, during the summer of 2018. Scott was informed of his termination while on air, as ESPN suspended him from NFL Live on July 20. Scott appeared on The Joint Venture Show with Craig Carton and Lil Wayne to discuss his departure from ESPN.
Scott, who had no prior experience being let go when his contract was expiring, found the abrupt termination to be a blessing in disguise. He stated, "It's part of the business. You understand the balance, and I don't know what they had to do when they had to trim the fat." Despite the abrupt nature of the firing, Scott appreciated the opportunities ESPN provided him during his career.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2002 and spent ten seasons playing for the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets. After retiring, Scott joined CBS Sports' NFL Today as an analyst.
Scott's tenure at ESPN began in 2017 with a limited role on The Michael Kay Show on ESPN 98.7. He became a full-time personality across ESPN platforms in 2020, most recently co-hosting Bart & Carlin on ESPN New York and appearing on ESPN's Get Up! and First Take. Scott emphasized the importance of adapting to change and not harboring resentment towards former employers.
"Sometimes, losing your job can be some of the biggest blessings because it forces you to try and do something else and, sometimes, step out of your comfort zone," Scott said.
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