‘How Much Pat McAfee Is Enough Pat McAfee?’ — Former ESPN Star Takes Issue With Ex-Colts Star’s Rumored New Show

Pat McAfee, a former ESPN star, has generated controversy with his rumored new show and allegations of working too much. McAfee will debut on ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" during the Week 1 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. His appearance on the show has sparked mixed reactions from fans and analysts.

Linda Cohn, a former ESPN analyst, expressed her concerns about McAfee's new role on ESPN. Cohn, speaking on Thursday's "Linda Cohn Show," stated that while she admires McAfee's accomplishments, she believes he does not need to be present everywhere at all times. Cohn criticized ESPN for pushing McAfee to be everywhere, emphasizing that he is already a permanent fixture on shows like "College GameDay" and hosts his own popular show, "The Pat McAfee Show."

Cohn also mentioned that McAfee is reportedly in talks with ESPN over a potential new show and a $60-65 million annual contract. With his extensive presence in the sports media world, Cohn wonders if fans and analysts are left with "Monday Night McAfee" as the dominant presence on Monday nights, overshadowing other shows like the ManningCast.

The sports world has not taken McAfee's recent activities lightly. He faced criticism for hosting Aaron Rodgers during his controversial rant against Dr. Fauci on ESPN's "College GameDay." Additionally, McAfee received backlash for entertaining President Donald Trump during the Patriot Games at SPIRE Academy in Ohio. His debut album, "The Diary of a Polarizing Figure," also received negative reactions on social media.

Despite the controversies, McAfee continues to be a prominent figure in the sports media landscape.