Caesars Entertainment is aggressively pursuing ESPN’s premier NFL reporter, Adam Schefter. As his agreement concludes next summer, Caesar’s is prepared to present a substantial proposal, as per Front Office Sports. Schefter might find himself evaluating propositions from numerous sports wagering companies aiming to transcend mere betting and become prominent figures in the sports media realm.
Since joining ESPN in 2009 from NFL Network, Schefter has been a fixture on programs such as Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown, NFL Live, Good Morning America, and SportsCenter.
Caesar’s, having recently secured Kenny Mayne and Trey Wingo, has been interested in ESPN personalities, but they encounter fierce rivalry from entities like DraftKings and FanDuel.
While both ESPN and Caesar’s opted not to provide statements, an informant revealed to Front Office Sports, “ESPN undoubtedly desires to retain him. If you observe carefully, they’ve been broadening his responsibilities, even permitting him to dabble in NBA reporting if he wishes.”
Nevertheless, another source indicated, “The competitive landscape is shifting significantly. Traditional TV networks aim to reduce or maintain talent wages, while financially robust sportsbooks are progressively more inclined to offer substantial sums for prominent individuals.”
The article also implies that NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski could be another significant figure targeted by sports betting platforms in the foreseeable future.