{
  "id": 14079090,
  "title": "Jason Kelce, ESPN trying to eliminate one broadcast habit viewers keep noticing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/jason-kelce-espn-trying-to-eliminate-one-broadcast-habit-viewers-keep",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T00:40:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jason-kelce-espn-trying-eliminate-004024917.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jason Kelce, the former Philadelphia Eagles center, has been criticized this season for his habit of using the word \"we\" when referring to his old team. ESPN colleague Pat McAfee jokingly pointed out this tendency during a Monday Night Football game. Kelce apologized for this after McAfee's observation. ESPN is attempting to eliminate this \"we\" habit, according to ESPN producer Jeff Dufine. Dufine stated, \"We've tried to get the 'we' out of him.\" Despite the criticism, Dufine also highlights Kelce's ability to pick up on little things and his strong understanding of the game. Prior to his first full game in the broadcast booth, Kelce had only had a preseason trial run. He joined ESPN in retirement in 2024, primarily as an analyst on Monday Night Countdown. The network has tried to integrate his personality in other ways, but his first full season in the booth has been met with mixed reviews. Some enjoy his player's perspective, while others seem to tire of him.",
  "summary": "Jason Kelce is still learning in the broadcast booth, especially when it comes to his former team.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jason Kelce criticized for using \"we\" instead of \"I\"",
    "ESPN producer Jeff Dufine working to eliminate \"we\" habit",
    "Kelce praised for game understanding despite criticism"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Correcting Kelce's linguistic slips reflects a broader effort by ESPN to refine his broadcasting style as the network balances his unique player perspective against growing viewer criticism.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Travis Kelce's mother Donna opens up about supporting Jason's children",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/travis-kelces-mother-donna-opens-up-about-supporting-jasons-children",
        "published": "2026-10-12T21:01:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}