Sports insiders are speculating that the former NFL star could be the answer to ESPN's now vacant seat on First Take following Sharpe's firing.

Scandal-plagued Shannon Sharpe has been dumped by ESPN. Could the worldwide leader replace him with a buddy? According to Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, ESPN appears to be considering Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson as the new personality on "First Take''

Shannon Sharpe won't be part of the "First Take" family this NFL season, which means ESPN is running out of time to find a suitable replacement. Back in April, the Hall of Famer stepped down from his role on "First Take" because he was sued for sexual assault and battery in Nevada civil