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ESPN, recognizing the problem, appears open to change, though their solutions seem limited. Reuniting Steven A. Smith with Skip Bayless could garner initial interest, but given Bayless’s waning mainstream appeal and recent controversies—including how media figures vilified him—it might be a temporary fix. Moreover, the core issue isn’t just about personalities but about the broader content strategy, which needs a significant overhaul to regain audience engagement.