Shannon Sharpe Speaks On Jay-Z NFL Ownership Rumors

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Football legend Shannon Sharpe attends the First Entertainment x Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis Partnership Launch Event at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on March 4, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for First Entertainment)
Shannon Sharpe had some interesting thoughts on Jay-Z potentially buying an NFL team.

Shannon Sharpe was a beloved player during his time in the NFL. Consequently, his opinion is one that is largely respected. Say what you will about how NBA commentary, Sharpe is always on point while talking about the NFL. That said, it should come as no surprise that he has a few thoughts on the Washington Commanders.

Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders

Just a few weeks ago, we reported on how Dan Snyder is planning on finally selling the Washington Commanders. Subsequently, we have seen plenty of rumors surrounding who might buy the team. Of course, the biggest rumor is that Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos are planning on creating an ownership group.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe speaks onstage during day one with SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 29, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Recently, TMZ caught up with Shannon Sharpe at LAX, where he was asked about Jay-Z's potential involvement. While nothing is set in stone right now, Sharpe is a big fan of the rapper getting involved. Furthermore, Sharpe believes this will bring a lot more diversity to the league. This is something the NFL desperately needs, and Jay-Z would provide that.

Shannon Sharpe Speaks

"It's a good look," Sharpe said. "It shows we're trying to diversify and we're trying to expand. And we're trying to do the right things." Moving forward, there is no guarantee that Jay-Z and Bezos will make the move, although Commanders fans can only hope.

The Commanders are a team that is starting to get better. Their future is getting a lot brighter, and if you are a fan of the team, you can't help but feel good about Snyder's potential sale. Moreover, with Jay-Z and Bezos at the helm, we could see a much tighter management style that benefits not just the players, but the team's front office as well.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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