ADADSome people at ESPN viewed Cain mostly as a shield to that sort of criticism. “Will is a great example.”At ESPN, Cain staked out positions such as Nike’s endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick was a mistake and that the Washington Redskins should not change their name. Cain, whose last deal paid him in the $500,000 range, asked ESPN for $2 million annually. ESPN strongly denied that Cain asked for $2 million or that $1.2 million was discussed; through an ESPN spokeswoman, Cain declined to comment. ADIn the end, Cain opted to leave for Fox, where his new role is expected to include appearances on Fox News and on subscription streaming service Fox Nation.

Source: Washington Post April 29, 2020 15:22 UTC