Call Dave Chappelle. If there’s going to be an “All-Black vs. All-White bowl,” as former NFL running back Rashard Mendenhall suggested, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said you have to bring in the comedy legend who popularized the idea of a comical racial draft 19 years ago. “I think just off the top of my head, … Read more
Pat McAfee has a message for Georgia fans who blame him for ESPN’s massive layoffs: go to hell. McAfee went on a bizarre rant Tuesday on “First Take,” where he pushed back against those who blame him for ESPN’s layoffs, including Georgia fans upset about former Bulldogs star David Pollack’s ouster. This past Saturday, the … Read more
Pat McAfee summed up Mark Wahlberg’s much-maligned “ManningCast” appearance in one word: “Horrendous.” The former NFL punter-turned-sports media personality did not hold back Wednesday when discussing Wahlberg’s less-than-enthused appearance on ESPN’s alternative broadcast of “Monday Night Football,” where he joined Peyton and Eli Manning for the Chiefs-Eagles game. “‘Monday Night Football’ with Peyton and Eli … Read more
Pat McAfee’s colleagues at ESPN defended the host after some questioned his fit on “College GameDay” during the 2023 college football season. ESPN reporter Jen Lada, a member of the “CGD” crew, praised McAfee, who said Sunday that he hasn’t signed a new contract for the show beyond the 2023 season due to fan criticism. “McAfee … Read more
Pat McAfee is already questioning his own fit at ESPN in some respect. McAfee, who signed a five-year $85 million pact with ESPN — a pay cut from his four-year, $120 million deal from FanDuel — isn’t sure he’ll be in the long-term plans for College GameDay. The four-letter network’s flagship college football show has … Read more
Travis Kelce used his podcast to discuss his early attempts to woo Taylor Swift, but Aaron Rodgers didn’t seem too interested in doing similar things when Pat McAfee offered his show up for the Jets quarterback to try and court Britney Spears. On Tuesday, Rodgers made his weekly appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show,” and … Read more
Aaron Rodgers’ candid weekly appearances on “The Pat McAfee Show” talking about vaccines, psychedelics, football and more, has Skip Bayless thinking the quarterback wouldn’t want to be a guest on “Undisputed.” In a joint sit-down interview with GQ, Bayless and Lil Wayne discussed their unlikely friendship and Bayless was asked who his dream guest would … Read more
“The Pat McAfee Show” has become the place the sports world turns for some of the most important interviews. McAfee has an engaging personality and, as an ex-All-Pro punter, a certain cachet that makes it easier for him to connect with the biggest names in sports. “Aaron Rodgers Tuesdays” and “Nick Saban Thursdays” have become … Read more
Aaron Rodgers is now the one doling out the shots. The injured Jets quarterback, in attendance at MetLife Stadium on Sunday night to watch the Jets host the Chiefs, poked fun at Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce, the star of recent ads for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The star pass catcher and rumored boyfriend of … Read more
A.J. Hawk has a line on Aaron Rodgers, but is being careful not to compromise their friendship. Hawk, the former Packers linebacker and co-host of “The Pat McAfee Show” was cagey when McAfee implied that Hawk had spoken to Rodgers since the new Jets quarterback suffered a debilitating, season-ending Achilles injury just four offensive snaps … Read more
Oops. Pat McAfee dropped an F-bomb during Tuesday’s installment of his titular show on ESPN, days after the series made its official debut on the cable network. The slippage occurred when McAfee was discussing pal Aaron Rodgers’ devastating Achilles injury that the quarterback sustained in the Jets’ season opener on Monday night — just four … Read more
Aaron Rodgers fans will get an extra weekly dose of the Jets quarterback this season. During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” — during its ESPN debut Thursday — Rodgers announced he will return to the show for “Aaron Rodgers Tuesdays.” “I will not be censoring myself so if you gotta go over, watch … Read more
An elephant never forgets, and it appears neither do Buffaloes. Deion Sanders’ son, Shedeur, lit up TCU’s defense, throwing for 510 yards and four touchdowns on Saturday as Colorado pulled off a 45-42 upset on the road. It turns out there was some extra motivation thanks to TCU offensive coordinator Kendal Briles, as Deion explained … Read more
Pat McAfee was caught off guard by Aaron Rodgers’ introduction in Tuesday’s premiere of “Hard Knocks.” The star quarterback was –– obviously –– the HBO docuseries’ headliner after being traded to the Jets in April, and the show chronicled his entrance in New York with clips from various sports shows talking about the news. “The … Read more
Pat McAfee has clarified the thought process on his Larry Nassar tweet that drew backlash. Over the weekend, Evan Fox, a producer on “The Pat McAfee Show,” tweeted a photo of particularly ugly new Michigan State jerseys, and McAfee responded that “I think Nassar was in on the design team actually.” Nassar was a former … Read more
Pat McAfee is facing criticism for a tweet he sent out — and then doubled down on — Sunday. The sports commentator was replying to a tweet by Evan Fox, who is on “The Pat McAfee Show,” about alternate football jerseys for Michigan State. Clearly finding the uniforms ugly, McAfee responded by trying to joke … Read more
Pat McAfee had some deliberate words for one of his rival commentators during his opening monologue at the ESPYs. At the annual sports awards show, the new $85 million ESPN signee and ESPYs host slammed Skip Bayless for some of his most controversial behavior. “This year, we saw one of the most inspirational things in … Read more
Pat McAfee has spoken out about the backlash following his massive ESPN contract while the network simultaneously executes layoffs. ESPN laid off about 20 prominent on-air talents Friday, and a number of social media users connected the dots that McAfee just received a deal from the Worldwide Leader that The Post’s Andrew Marchand reported is … Read more
The round mound of rebound is less rotund. On an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” last week, Charles Barkley revealed that he is down over 60 pounds since he started taking the weight-loss drug Mounjaro. “I started taking this drug called Mounjaro about six months ago,” Barkley said. “It’s been amazing. My doctor, she … Read more
Charles Barkley knows a thing or two about dealing with haters, and he offered some of that hard-earned advice with Pat McAfee. “I was watching you last week and you said people are giving you a hard time for taking your new deal,” Barkley said on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Friday. “Tell them to … Read more