Where Will Bill Simmons Work When He Leaves ESPN? Twitter Is Trying to Guess

Bill Simmons is leaving ESPN later this year.

May 08, 2015

Image via The Big Lead

Image via The Big Lead

Bill Simmons is going to leave ESPN later this year. ESPN president John Skipper just revealed that, after a series of negotiations, The Worldwide Leader in Sports has decided not to renew Simmons' current contract, which is set to expire in the fall.

Fortunately, Simmons shouldn't have a tough time finding a new gig because, well, this:

Oh goodness, where will a well known middle aged white man who talks sports land? Are there even job opportunities for someone like that??

— lady of ill repute-ig: cocoqt_81 (@cocoqt81) May 8, 2015

But as of right now, it's unclear where he's going to land next. So people are taking to Twitter to throw out all sorts of suggestions. Some are realistic. Others, not so much (we're gonna go out on a limb and say Simmons probably won't be joining ISIS, guys). Scroll down to see some of the places people think Simmons might land when he leaves ESPN. Who ya got?

Send all complaints, compliments, and tips to sportstips@complex.com.

I'm sure I'm not first to come up with this, but Turner/Bleacher Report should back up the Brinks truck for Bill Simmons.

— Josh Newman (@Joshua_Newman) May 8, 2015

Crazy idea: Google should hire @BillSimmons. Blank cheque, his own vertical, new site, leverage YouTube, access to web/app developers.

— Scott Lough (@ScottLough) May 8, 2015

Just heard @BillSimmons is leaving @ESPN.
He did a good job on @WWE #RAW.Maybe he's got a future ringside? pic.twitter.com/Q4yyAH4b94

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 8, 2015

Maybe Bill Simmons is making a blog version of Tidal, where his writers and staff see more money.

— Puneet (@puneetsingh) May 8, 2015

Come to @SInow @BillSimmons pic.twitter.com/55k6tfXENd

— Jarrel (@_JarrelHarris) May 8, 2015

It may seem unlikely now but interesting black sheep destination for Simmons: ISIS

— Best Contrarian (@basquiatball) May 8, 2015

Bill Simmons should buy Yelp and rewrite all the reviews.

— Jay Fallon (@jayfallon) May 8, 2015

It should go without saying that if a new media company hires @BillSimmons I’d put my money on Buzzfeed.

— Ben Thompson (@benthompson) May 8, 2015

.@BillSimmons The contract is ready for your signature. pic.twitter.com/cN2VC5Wtfk

— John Turner (@TohnJurner) May 8, 2015

Facebook should hire Bill Simmons. Last earnings report showed sports engagement growing. Tons of freedom.

— Phrankie From South Philly (@819studio) May 8, 2015

Roger Goodell should hire @BillSimmons to write for him, #NFL has the money to pay him

— Dan H (@LarryBird33) May 8, 2015

Bill Simmons-Ja Rule 2016

— alex (@steven_lebron) May 8, 2015

Bill Simmons should definitely join @celticsblog

— Baby Sosa ☘️🇿🇦🍺 (@KingRondo09) May 8, 2015

Wild suggestion that won't happen: @BillSimmons should get a prime time show on MSNBC and @chrislhayes should run Grantland and do podcasts.

— Only Padres (@OnlyPadres) May 8, 2015

@Vivek you should hire @BillSimmons as your GM 🐸☕️

— Gustavo (@vitomarin26) May 8, 2015

Bill Simmons should take on a Paul Pierce role signing short term deals bringing relative relevancy to random publications

— osman a. (@ozahmed_) May 8, 2015

Bill Simmons should drop a mixtape

— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) May 8, 2015

Bill Simmons should go to TNT. I want to see him and Barkley argue lmao

— Monk (@Monkofficial) May 8, 2015
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