5 options to replace Ryan Clark on ESPN's Super Bowl halftime show

The biggest-picture takeaway from ESPN's decision to part ways with Ryan Clark is that it opens a seat on the network's coverage of its first-ever Super Bowl this February. Clark was one of three analysts on "Monday Night Countdown," which is expected to serve as ESPN's official Super Bowl pregame and halftime show. Jason Kelce and Marcus Spears are the other analysts, while Scott Van Pelt is expected to return as host. From ESPN's perspective, the timing makes sense. The Super Bowl halftime sho