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ESPN Employees ‘Upset’ Over Pat McAfee Hire During Layoffs
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:15 am
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:15 am
Would you be pissed too if you were in this situation? Or would you just be happy for Pat?
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But news that ESPN was forking over an eight-figure annual contract to McAfee went over like a lead balloon at headquarters in Bristol, Conn., where thousands of employees are fearfully waiting to discover if they’re next on the chopping block.
ESPN is about to execute a second round of layoffs to comply with Disney chief executive officer Bob Iger’s demand to slash 7,000 jobs worldwide and $5.5 billion in costs. Among the first names emerging from the second round of cuts is Barry Blyn, vice president of sports research.
You’ll excuse ESPN employees for not cheering the McAfee news when they’re faced with losing their jobs in a cratering sports media economy.
“Too soon was the reaction I got from a few friends. Some that were let go are still working there until June,” one ex-ESPNer told Front Office Sports. “You are coming to grips with your departure, and then you see a big money signing. It’s not anti-McAfee…it’s your ex getting engaged a month after the breakup.”
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“They’re are some people who are upset. The timing of it is curious. They’re paying Aikman, Buck, Stephen A. Smith, and McAfee. And then you’re going to lay people off? Kind of weird,” Schwab said. “Nothing against Pat McAfee. Obviously, he brings Aaron Rodgers to the table. He’s already there because he does ‘College GameDay.’ They’re looking to hit another home run. Meanwhile, their singles hitters are going to be fired.”
There’s also resentment toward parent Disney, which owns 80% of ESPN. Some ESPN employees believe they’re being forced to pay for strategic mistakes made by ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek 3,000 miles away in Burbank.
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Max Kellerman’s show ‘This Just In,’ reportedly could be canceled as The Pat McAfee Show moves to ESPN
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Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:18 am to RLDSC FAN
Talent in demand gets paid.
If NFL coverage is responsible for a lot of ESPN’s income, you spend on guys who increase or maintain that income.
If they see Pat as money, they pay him as a result. A lot of the people getting cut are likely ones not adding much to the bottom line, which is why they are getting cut.
If NFL coverage is responsible for a lot of ESPN’s income, you spend on guys who increase or maintain that income.
If they see Pat as money, they pay him as a result. A lot of the people getting cut are likely ones not adding much to the bottom line, which is why they are getting cut.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:18 am to RLDSC FAN
Why are stories like this even published? I am sure there were upset employees. People who get layoff are going to be pissed and look for reasons to blame it on, but Pat McAfee has a good show with good ratings. At the end of the day thats what its all about.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:22 am to RLDSC FAN
Pat is awesome - love how he bravely gave my fellow #pureblood Aaron Rodgers a platform during the height of the Biden / Fauci medical apartheid to spread the gospel of ivermectin, zinc, and fitness.
Also love how they all call gritty, high achieving star athletes a "DAWWWWWG" in unison throughout the programme. I predict that will never get old.
Also love how they all call gritty, high achieving star athletes a "DAWWWWWG" in unison throughout the programme. I predict that will never get old.
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Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:23 am to RLDSC FAN
Pat's show is about to get completely neutered
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:24 am to RLDSC FAN
I’d be upset if I were them because Pat mcAfee sucks
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:25 am to RLDSC FAN
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Meanwhile, their singles hitters are going to be fired.”
More like bat boy
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:25 am to RLDSC FAN
They (the ones not laid off) should be upset because now they have an extremely annoying coworker.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:27 am to upgrayedd
quote:Yeah, the show was built on not having any filters. Seems like a lot of McAfee fans think he sold out too. He will have to tow the company line now.
Pat's show is about to get completely neutered
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:30 am to red sox fan 13
They need to start by laying off the entire Around The Horn crew.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:31 am to RLDSC FAN
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There’s also resentment toward parent Disney, which owns 80% of ESPN. Some ESPN employees believe they’re being forced to pay for strategic mistakes made by ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek 3,000 miles away in Burbank
Lay with dogs get fleas and all that. frick them.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:32 am to RLDSC FAN
McAfee kinda sucks. And if you listen to him, he & espn think he is doing something transcendent 
when very clearly copied the Dan Patrick model.
Will it have followers? I’m sure. Will it carry espn like they think it will? I can’t see that
when very clearly copied the Dan Patrick model.
Will it have followers? I’m sure. Will it carry espn like they think it will? I can’t see that
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:35 am to jaytothen
This is the behavior of a 10 year old. Always looking external
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:35 am to red sox fan 13
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Yeah, the show was built on not having any filters. Seems like a lot of McAfee fans think he sold out too. He will have to tow the company line now.
It's going to be edgy for ESPN which means he might talk about a good looking lady every now and then and say "hell" a few times a show.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:36 am to tzimme4
quote:Man that's a throwback, I used to watch Around the Horn and Pardon the Interruption back in the day.
They need to start by laying off the entire Around The Horn crew.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:36 am to RLDSC FAN
McAfee is about to become Bud Light and appeal to no one. Guy thinks he can still be himself on the network that gave the world Mike & Mike, Jemele Hill on Sportscenter and that Keyshawn Johnson radio show.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:38 am to upgrayedd
No more saying frick and definitely no more Aaron Rodgers questioning media narratives
Posted on 5/24/23 at 9:52 am to danilo
They can build solar panels.
Posted on 5/24/23 at 10:25 am to RLDSC FAN
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forking over an eight-figure annual contract to McAfee
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