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By Evan Bleier In order to appease its most recognizable and highest-paid talking head, ESPN has removed one of his co-hosts from one of the network’s flagship shows, according to The New York Post. Per The Post, Stephen A. Smith has wanted longtime co-host Max Kellerman removed from their popular debate show First Take for years because of the latter’s “smartest guy in the room” attitude and a desire for “more of a debating challenger.” In a release yesterday, ESPN confirmed Kellerman’s role had shifted. “Kellerman will host a new ESPN television series (more details to follow), after serving…