You’d be exhausting pressed to search out an NFL insider with extra scoops than Adam Schefter, however that hasn’t mattered for Pat McAfee and his present.
In response to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, Schefter was “essentially banned” from “The Pat McAfee Show” again in March after the insider did not make an look on the present at McAfee’s request.
The obvious dispute arose in the beginning of NFL free company when McAfee needed Schefter to come back on the present, however the latter was busy with a free company particular that was airing on ESPN2.
Schefter hasn’t been seen on the previous All-Professional punter’s present since, and NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport has as a substitute made quite a few appearances, together with one because the visitor host.
However the obvious squabble appears to have reached its finish, as Marchand reported that Schefter is predicted to look on Thursday’s “Pat McAfee Show,” the place viewers may discover out furtther particulars of Schefter probably having been “banished” from the present for the previous a number of months.
ESPN president of content material Burke Magnus didn’t appear too involved in regards to the rumored feud as he spoke on McAfee’s successes and relationship with the remainder of the community.
“Pat and his show are thriving on ESPN,” the assertion reads, per Marchand. “We are very pleased with the partnership.”
Magnus additionally downplayed the concept that McAfee banned Schefter.
“In the nearly three years since Pat has brought his show to our platforms, we’ve continuously seen those out there that are seemingly obsessed with wanting to see Pat fail on ESPN,” he stated. “This rumor is just the latest example of that. Pat and his show continue to break the mold and reach new audiences, and we look forward to the continued success together.”
