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Kurt Warner responded after repeatedly misstating Jaylen Warren's name during Paris game

Kurt Warner didn't have the best broadcast from Paris.

Former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner made a mistake during a recent live broadcast of an NFL game between the Saints and Steelers in Paris. Warner, who was working for the NFL Network, repeatedly misstated the name of Steelers running back Jaylen Warren. On multiple occasions, Warner referred to Warren as "Tyler Warren," who plays tight end for the Indianapolis Colts, instead of the correct name.

This blunder was spotted by Steelers fans, who expressed their disappointment on social media. In response to the criticism, Warner took to his own social media account to acknowledge his mistake and express his admiration for Jaylen Warren's performance. Warner apologized for his error and emphasized that it is a difficult task to work on live TV, especially when it comes to accurately calling players by their correct names.

He also mentioned that he doesn't expect this to be the last time he makes such a mistake, as announcers often react and misspeak during broadcasts. While the production crew might have contributed to the repeated mistake, Warner's willingness to take responsibility for his error demonstrated his professionalism and integrity as a broadcaster.

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