"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"The real question is how far ESPN will be willing to go in the name of audience expansion and revenue—at the risk of alienating the standards of the worldwide leader."
“Not that long ago, I was one of McAfee’s loudest champions on this website. But I have to admit, over the last few weeks, I have lost a lot of respect for Pat McAfee.”
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."