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Turns out, even football talk needs a change of scenery. Peter Schrager, one of the most recognizable voices in NFL media, just pulled back the curtain on why he left Good Morning Football and jumped ship from NFL Network to ESPN.
It wasn’t just a contract ending or a better deal, it was something deeper. Creative burnout. A cross-country move. And the feeling that it was simply time.
Now with a fresh multi-year deal at ESPN, Schrager is gearing up for his next act, and he’s bringing that same crazy energy fans know him for.
Speaking on the SI Media with Jimmy Traina podcast, Schrager got real about his decision, and he didn’t shy away from elaborating on it.
“For me, once they moved the show to L.A., I had a year left on my contract and I started plotting my next step,” Schrager said. “I don’t have anything left to give that show.”
Schrager loved Good Morning Football. He made that clear. He helped build it. But after years of early mornings and whiteboard predictions, the grind started to wear on him.
“I couldn’t do another ‘Whiteboard Wednesday,’” he admitted***. “I couldn’t do another remote segment where we’re interviewing the same whatever-it-is, another year.”***
The move from New York to Los Angeles didn’t help either. For Schrager, that shift marked the end of the chapter.
“Once they moved it to L.A., that to me was the future on the wall,” he said.
Now, ESPN plans to use Schrager across top shows like Get Up and First Take. According to ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus, the move’s a win.
“Peter will have an instant impact at ESPN,” Magnus said. “His versatility is an asset and will be on display across our shows and platforms.”
Fans are excited to see Schrager bring his sharp football mind, and that signature charisma, to new territory. But many still feel the pain of him leaving NFL Network.
“I love that show. I root for it. In fact, I still watch it in the mornings when I’m flipping around,” he said. “ I just felt like, creatively, it was time, and my contract was up.”
Schrager isn’t looking back. He’s just ready for what’s next.
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