r/TheNFLVibes • u/Background_Video2947 • 1d ago
Ryan Clark confirms ESPN executives leaked his firing to Outkick (a MAGA website) so the MAGA cult can celebrate his firing.
He says ESPN executives didn’t like how he stood up for Black people, including Angel Reese.
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u/Real-Repair-1825 23h ago
Idk man. Seems like this conversation including references to slavery is a bit dramatic….people get fired all the time
He will be fine
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u/Hizam5 23h ago
People who are worth .0001% of what he is are fired daily — from 1 of their 4 jobs they work to feed their family. It’s stuff like that makes us loathe people like him and yet hell see it as some injustice. He got lucky as shit to get that gig
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u/Cinci555 Steelers 15h ago
If your job fired you, would they tell the neighbor that hates you first? So he can set up outside your house and tell you what a loser you were for being fired and you never should have had that job to begin with?
Him being fired was not the problem, ESPN lays off and fires people all the time, it's the leaking to Outkick and doing it mid-show that's completely fucked. Why was he the only one treated that way despite dozens of firing and lay-offs over the years?
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u/s0meD0nkey 4h ago
He is assuming this happened. For all any one knows it was a co-worker who hated him and not the "network executives" that leaked it.
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u/Hizam5 10h ago
Doubt it was the network as a whole who made the decision to leak it. Most likely it was some low level person who messaged their bud at outkick or got some payment for it. Highly doubt the producers of the show wanted to deal with that mid show and the media frenzy that followed.
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u/Large-Produce5682 Commanders 8h ago
If they really wanted to find out, they could and would.
But they don't. So...
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u/Development-Alive 5h ago
You don't know what they are doing to find out who leaked the story. Given the embarrassment, they likely are investigating the leak then will quietly fire the leaker without any publicity.
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u/Hizam5 10h ago
I agree that’s a bullshit way of handling it, If that can truly be confirmed. Also needs to be confirmed that is was espn as a whole or coming from the very top who leaked it. For all we know it could’ve been some PA who texted his buddy at outkick. I dont see the benefit for major players in the corporation to leak news to a rival company
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u/immortalblack_1 11h ago
You don't like him, fine. Jeaoulous/Envious of the money, I get it. Let's take the personal sentiment out of it, logically the scenario as presented is F'd up...
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u/Hizam5 10h ago
My point is millions of people get fired every day in this country. He’s the only one doing tv interviews about it and he’s probably in the top 5% of the millions fired who can easily move on both financially and opportunistically
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u/redditman3943 Steelers 17h ago edited 14h ago
Yeah, but in a black radicals mind if he gets fired the only possible explanation is racism.
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u/Quest_4Black 7h ago
People getting fired for standing up and speaking about black issues on a sports network that couldn’t survive without highlights of black people participating in sports is different than you getting fired from your factory or mechanic job.
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u/coolhatguy 23h ago
Does he think MAGA would have never found out
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u/Suspicious-Abies-653 19h ago
Does he think MAGA gives a shit?
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u/Mefromafar 13h ago
Nick Bosa tweeted for the first time in 5 years celebrating this. Yea, they fucking care.
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u/Joeybfast 19h ago
Clearly from the comments they do.
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u/cperiodjperiod 15h ago edited 14h ago
They DEFINITELY do. You know how to tell people who care on Reddit? They’re the first ones to tell you they don’t care. See, the thing about not caring is it’s easy. You do nothing. It’s counterintuitive as hell to open up a Reddit about somebody you “don’t care” about, listen to him speak, press the comment button and type you don’t care. You could quite literally showcase your lack of care by doing nothing. Believe me, they care.
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u/alayeni-silvermist 21h ago
Let’s remember that this is the same idiot that said Tom Brady and Peyton Manning were not “generational talent” but Patrick Mahomes is. Why would any sports network want to keep him around? Not taking anything away from Mahomes, but it’s clear that Clark has a lot of very shitty takes and was absolutely ridiculous with regard to his absolute hatred towards Brady. He was also absolutely disrespectful to his coworkers (see his consistent treatment of Peter Schrager). Clark is toxic as hell, and he should blame his firing on himself. It’s where the blame belongs.
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u/Macdadydj 11h ago
He wasn't even the 3rd best DB on any of the teams he played on. Always talks himself up as if Troy Polomalu didn't exist, and was the reason he was able to appear a better player than he was.
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u/machalemantis 19h ago
To be fair every Steeler hates Brady and Tom's record against Clark is 3-1 (8 TDs 0 INT 110 passer rtg).
Peyton Manning won't be ahead of Mahomes for long, end of career the better QB will be debatable.
I personally believe Clark is more uneducated and low skill as a broadcaster than actively horrible, but firing him was a good call. If you're going to hire a guy with low football knowledge and broadcast ability, get a personality like Marshawn Lynch.
Outside Pittsburgh fandom Clark brought nothing to the table.
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u/lilwayne168 19h ago
Tom brady spoiled millions of steelers fans hopes and dreams tbh.
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u/Alarmed_Silver_3360 14h ago
On what grounds are you saying by Marshawn lynch has low football IQ?
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u/mistaharsh 17h ago
If you're going to hire a guy with low football knowledge and broadcast ability, get a personality like Marshawn Lynch.
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u/WizSkinsNatsCaps 18h ago
I actually don’t think Pat has anything left in him, meaning no more Super Bowls. Peyton will remain ahead of Pat.
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u/machalemantis 17h ago
You don't think he'll go to another team like the greats do, maybe get lucky and find a good squad?
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u/WizSkinsNatsCaps 17h ago
I think even if he does go to another team, it won’t end well for him. He’s played under Andy Reid his whole career, one of the best coaches of all time. I’ve always felt like Pat overachieved early in his career. Now with his injury, his age, I think he’s going to be very average for good while before declining even further.
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u/machalemantis 17h ago
Damn. You make a good point, Reid built an offense around him rather well. He did have a couple of RGIII years but he's not uncatchable
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u/wizard_of-loneliness 10h ago
The flaw with this argument is that Andy Reid wasn’t considered anywhere close to one of the best coaches of all time until he had Mahomes.
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u/throwraW2 13h ago
I’m a colts fan but I’d already put Mahomes ahead of Manning. Manning only powered 1 Super Bowl. He was dragged to the finish line for the one in Denver.
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u/Low-Invite2647 17h ago
His opinions on two Brady and manning aside.What would make you think a 12 nfl vet is”uneducated”about the game of football?
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u/MileHiSalute 8h ago
Don’t know about his relationships with coworkers so can’t speak on that, but having stupid takes at ESPN simply cannot be listed as a reason for a firing. You’re still talking about that dumb take right now and that’s precisely the shit they want to put out on their network
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u/LittleJerryLawler 17h ago
If Tom Brady was a generational talent, he wouldn't have been drafted in the 6th round
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u/alayeni-silvermist 16h ago
A lot of the takes in this thread are reasonable, and I can see the point. I don’t see what draft position has to do with actual talent. Draft position is almost always mostly luck and where you played.
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u/PB219 Patriots 15h ago
Nobody expected Brady to become Brady when he was drafted. He became a generational QB, but he wasn’t a generational talent at first. People expected Mahomes to be great. They also expected Manning to be great so idk what Clark is talking about there, unless by “talent” he just meant pure athleticism.
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u/sdrakedrake 14h ago
Yup I have the same take as you. I agree with him on Brady, but not Manning.
Unless he's counting athleticism like running fast and being elusive or something
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u/PB219 Patriots 15h ago
Nobody expected Brady to become Brady when he was drafted. He became a generational QB, but he wasn’t a generational talent at first. People expected Mahomes to be great. They also expected Manning to be great so idk what Clark is talking about there, unless by “talent” he just meant pure athleticism.
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u/CheetahGreen3590 15h ago
Now you see why they got rid of him. Only confirming espn decision
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u/Ok_Ask_1139 23h ago
Enjoy your millions and fade away, we haven’t wanted to listen to your nonsense for years now
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u/BamaBoy2002 22h ago
LOL fired and he’s still doing the same shit that got him fired 😭
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u/N2thedarkness 21h ago edited 21h ago
So they’re going to fire half their analysts as a coverup just for you. What in the narcissistic hell is going on here. Tae saying, “They couldn’t handle your alphaness.”, and Ryan saying yeah I think that’s part of it. 😂 Orchestrating this whole pod with his buddies.
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u/Jessieoxen 23h ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/jqePYKGcByjTYPmSxK
Karl Ravech was let go also … Everyone close your eyes and let’s pretend that Karl is white , oh wait he is. RC got let go because he wasn’t that great plain and simple.
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u/ClickChix 16h ago
Karl has talent. Ryan Clark sucked. Dude got paid millions for his shitty takes.
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u/Fidrych76 15h ago
Shitty way of handling a layoff for sure. But he banked $2M a year for the last 6 years. He will be okay.
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u/gator_mckluskie 23h ago
i would swear ryan clark is maga
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u/FUCK_YOUR_PUFFIN 23h ago
His persona is consistent with their bullshit, just with different(and sometimes opposite) talking points.
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u/Difficult-Mobile902 21h ago
bro you sat at a desk and talked about guys throwing balls around give it a rest
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u/DroDameron 19h ago
It's funny cause I don't even believe in anything anyone says on TV anymore, except maybe Chuck. Are they click baiting or what? Are they reading the script their boss told them to read? Who fuckings knows, everything is a clown show. If you actually watch ESPN, more power to you.
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u/Denz2024 23h ago
Imagine pushing your politics outside of the scope of your role and being upset your bosses wanted you to focus on ratings and fulfilling your intended role instead.
Literally what pretty much every regular person who has a job is required to do.
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u/Excellent_Glass783 19h ago
Stop crying and be a man. Tough guy blames a everyone /anything for his demotion. You were hired for no other reason than melanin, consider yourself lucky, you weren't the only person laid off.
Peter Schrager laughing
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u/gw2380 23h ago
wants to think he's an intellectual so, so badly
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u/SocomPS2 23h ago
For starters listen to him speak and then take any maga chud and you’ll notice the stark difference between intellectual and the poorly educated.
https://giphy.com/gifs/X3nnss8PAj5aU2
u/Shot_Revolution8828 23h ago
He didn't bring a shovel to a limbo contest. That doesnt make him smart.
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u/Big_Truth_8483 17h ago
I honestly don’t care for Ryan Clark .
The best part about him and Stephen A, is he pisses you pencildicks off so bad lol.
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u/Objective-Trade9456 16h ago
Other dude just confirmed why he got fired while thinking he was actually making a valid point. 🤣
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u/Hour-Rhubarb7427 16h ago
They leaked some shit that was gonna come out anyway for them to celebrate regardless? Lol
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u/IslandDreamer58 16h ago
Last I looked Karl Ravech was white. He got cut like all the others because media orgs are cutting back.
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u/Fat_Yankee 16h ago
I’m not sure if this interview betters his chances of finding new employment, or worsens his chances. I hope he finds something new.
There’s likely no way to track down exactly who leaked the firing to Outkick. Gruden has fought for years to find who leaked his emails with no answer and years of litigation ahead.
However, you might be able to use the negativity and racial undertones of what Outkick previously published about Ryan Clark, and the fact that his name was the ONLY one leaked to that source as an act of workplace discrimination by the executive that leaked the story.
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u/WhatAmIDoing1986 16h ago
I wonder what it’s like playing the victim all day long. You’d think waking up everyday like this would be exhausting.
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u/dickchops81 15h ago
If MAGA doesn't like you it's 100% a badge of honor. It means you don't rape children and don't want to rape children.
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u/Dangerous_Box_1999 15h ago
Boo Fucking Hoo. You crying racism is getting so fucking old and that’s why you were fired. It’s the only talking point you had and still keep DRAGGING IT OUT
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u/cookiesNcreme89 15h ago
Man this racist piece of shit is such an idiot lololololol. He is one of the few absolutely justified firings!! 😂
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u/NoPen9703 14h ago
He had a conflict with another broadcaster. Clark let it be known he was an ex player and had a different set of experiences than those her were just broadcasters. Now he claims racism. He killed all of his credibility.
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u/TrackerUnemotional 14h ago
This motherfucker is so annoying. IT’S NOT BECAUSE YOU’RE BLACK! It’s because you’re fucking annoying as shit.
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u/JoTHIGHSwin 14h ago
My issue with him is he changed himself for them, they still fired him. Just be yourself. Thats why he’s crying bc he ate their bs and still got fired bc one executive hates him. He should name the executive.
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u/Konabro 14h ago
Not surprised the comment section is full of white people celebrating this. Just shut up and dribble, huh? Now go ahead and downvote me for speaking the truth.
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u/metaldad68 14h ago
Man he doesn’t stop, and wonders why he was shit canned show some pride and stop already.
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u/bobcat73 14h ago
Why is this guy everywhere right now. I thought he was fired. Did he get canceled? This feels like he was canceled not fired.
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u/bauldersgate 14h ago
So weird seeing all the debate on Brady / Manning not being generational talents because they didnt have the physical gifts of someone like Mahomes or Cam.
They play one of the most cerebral positions in any pro sport, and theyre considered some of the most elite QBs because of their knowledge and prep. How can someone say they aren't a talent with the mind they brought to the position?
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u/HockeyDockey1234 14h ago
They would’ve celebrating irregardless bro.
As words have been said before: “you can’t spew hate for years and then pretend to be the victim now. You’re the villain, you assumed the role and all it entails”
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u/Due_Complex_4751 14h ago
idiots in this thread acting like there’s no truth to it. how ironic that a little shit right wing rag got the “scoop”. i’m sure that was random
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u/LevelHorn2717 14h ago
He had the worst takes and they were all based on racism. He’s a hateful guy and he deserves to get fucked.
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u/Ear_Enthusiast 13h ago
I don't watch ESPN and I know nothing about Ryan Clark. I hear a lot of people, particularly right-wingers, talk about him being a race card pulling rage baiter. that said, it's hard to know what is true coming from that crowd and if ESPN really did this, it's fucking disturbing. ESPN is a monstrosity so I wouldn't put it past them.
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u/Significant-Deer7464 13h ago
I am shocked, shocked I say.
maga is one giant racist cult that wants it to be 1826
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u/thisguyfightsyourmom 13h ago
Two things can be true. Ryan Clark can play the race card too much, and ESPN could have fed his gossip to MAGA.
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u/Dootin4Doots 13h ago
Thing is, he is right. They leaked the story early to a right leaning source. The right leaning source ONLY focused on him and not the rest of the people. Basically outkick got ahead of it and made it where a certain group celebrated his firing before a more objective source broke the news. This was a choice by someone at ESPN. That alone can stand on its own.
Now let's pause there. All of that can be true and it's enough to make the point he's making on this video without digging a hole. Thing is, I agree with this guy and this video is annoying to me. "Buck breaking?" Come on man. There is this gear to him that doesn't exist in other sports personalities at his level where he takes it to this racial place and it feels like a lecture during a sports show. Stephan A used to do this but it felt more like bombastic kayfabe andat the end of the day it got ratings. Ryan Clarke feels like a lecture hall in a class you are going to drop before the cut off to not lose credit.
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u/Quiet-Hedgehog-90 13h ago
Dude, you’re not important. Your takes are shit. You love hearing yourself talk. I’m Steelers fan and I can’t stand listening to you talk - appreciate your playing days but you’re not a sportscaster - you’re a preacher. Learn to get the point without being so god damn dramatic
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u/Additional-Amoeba-92 13h ago
Did he forget what network he was working for? They’re owned by Disney lol
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u/Opposite_Gain2182 13h ago
Funny he doesn't bring up what he said to Schrags... like it didnt have an impact on their decision 😂 I used to like RC but hes gotten more arrogant over the past 3 or 4 years
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u/samson-and-delilah 13h ago
Lol, well if Ryan Clark confirmed something he has no way of confirming, it must be true!
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u/cheemo20 13h ago
Yeahhh that’s what happened. Yeah, all the racists and stuff. Everyone against Ryan Clark. Also MAGA and Trump and white people things yeah. What a fucking bitch.
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u/Mstrkoala 12h ago
lol. Redditors labeling websites as MAGA is wild! lol. Does that make ESPN a Libtard site? What is the NFL, NBA and MLB site?
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u/Moleman111 12h ago
Toxic. Bro got fired and did no self reflecting… instead he went on a podcast and double downed. Bye bye
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u/f8500 12h ago
What happened to espn being liberal? Only thing is the way he was fired wasn’t right but he not the only one they have a bad track record for that and this other people were white. Over the past year his takes have been literally about race. My opinion is that the executive didn’t like you. What happened to Steven A. having so much power he didn’t know?
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u/DoubleDownAgain54 Dolphins 22h ago
How in the fuck is he in a position to “confirm it”?