Finalist #3 – Will Cain
Will Cain comes from the world of right-wing politics as he previously worked as a contributor for Glen Beck’s The Blaze, Fox News, CNN, and Breitbart. Will Cain was hired by ESPN in March of 2015 to work on ESPN features and E:60. Pitting conservative Will Cain across from Steven A. Smith makes a lot of sense in terms of sparking lively debates, but Cain has limited experience in sports reporting. First Take debates often do intersect with politics, so I can understand why ESPN would consider Cain. However, if his sports knowledge is lacking, Stephen A. Smith will eat his lunch on a daily basis and the show will suffer.