"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
The CNN CEO reportedly told employees he would "fight like hell" to win their trust back after making disparaging statements about their work before his tenure began.
CNN spokesperson Matt Dornic affirmed Darcy's position at the network, stating that he has no intention of resigning and that his newsletter will continue as usual.
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”