Stephen A. Smith Seeks an Even Bigger Role in ESPN's NFL Coverage

data-mm-id=”_kz7a7gafv”>Stephen A. Smith already has the biggest presence on ESPN and is seeking a contract extension to match it with a potential $100 million deal. If Smith remains with the "worldwide leader," he will want an even larger role on the network among its most cherished broadcast rights.Smith told Front Office Sports' Michael McCarthy that he wants to follow in the footsteps of his idol Howard Cosell and be a part of "Monday Night Football."Smith clarified that he doesn't want ESPN to switch to a three-person MNF booth with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman to accommodate his wishes. "You don’t mess with that chemistry. You leave that alone. But I’m unapologetic about what I want," Smith said.The MNF pregame show is where Smith wants to…