McAfee may not be a bad move. Brings in a much more open opinion than the norm everyday media. I mean, why can't people even give him a chance. I think he would be good at it and bring some personality to the booth.

Canthony wrote:

McAfee may not be a bad move. Brings in a much more open opinion than the norm everyday media. I mean, why can't people even give him a chance. I think he would be good at it and bring some personality to the booth.

Speaking for me, I wouldnt be opposed to McAfee, I just have others I would prefer more..

purplefaithful wrote:

Speaking for me, I wouldnt be opposed to McAfee, I just have others I would prefer more..

I think Aikman has been so dry for so long that bringing in a guy with a personality would be a good move. Who would be the options to replace him?

Canthony wrote:

I think Aikman has been so dry for so long that bringing in a guy with a personality would be a good move. Who would be the options to replace him?

My #1 is Herbstreit...I'll get laughed at, but I like Jesse Palmer too.

purplefaithful wrote:

My #1 is Herbstreit...I'll get laughed at, but I like Jesse Palmer too.

He’s dreamy

JustInTime wrote:

He’s dreamy

I'll have my wife DM u the fan club link...

When it's Bachelor night? I just go somewhere else.

purplefaithful wrote:

My #1 is Herbstreit...I'll get laughed at, but I like Jesse Palmer too.

Herbstreit is a good one. I like he personality. Palmer is actually very intelligent and never seems like he is not prepared. If that makes sense.

The OG...

purplefaithful wrote:

The OG...

Oh Nelly!

So for those who don't know, Peter is Herbstreits new puppy. Ben was the first and the OG. He used to appear on Gameday. Here is his tribute to Ben when he passed.....

I'm not crying...YOU'RE CRYING!!

purplefaithful wrote:

Dont throw tomatoes, but I like Jesse Palmer's takes...I mean the guy was just the second Canadian born to play QB in the NFL, he knows his s hit.
My wife loves him for other reasons, including The Bachelor.

Canthony wrote:

Herbstreit is a good one. I like he personality. Palmer is actually very intelligent and never seems like he is not prepared. If that makes sense.

Well, I've never watched "The Bachelor", but I'm quite aware of who Jesse Palmer is. (Other than time spent in the NFL) I think he would be a delight. He can surely add his own "Twist" on a play and/or his comments. The issue is, I'd probably be waiting for someone to bring him a pie or cake to taste while in the booth. 😆

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/troy-aikmans-role-with-the-dolphins-hovers-over-his-broadcasting-future

Troy Aikman’s role with the Dolphins hovers over his broadcasting future

Troy Aikman’s contract with ESPN expires after the 2026 season, which culminates in the four-letter network’s first ever Super Bowl. Absent an extension, which Aikman currently doesn’t expect, he’ll become a broadcasting free agent.

His separate relationship with the Dolphins hovers over Aikman’s future on TV.

Via Mark Maske of Front Office Sports, Aikman does not have a “formal and ongoing agreement” to serve as a consultant with the Dolphins. This means that he’s working for the team on an at-will basis, and that he (or the team) can end the relationship at any time.

It could be in Aikman’s best interests to end the relationship with the Dolphins now. If ESPN (or CBS or Prime Video) will be paying $20 million or more for its top NFL analyst gig, why would any of them hire someone who has both restrictions on his access and a cloud over his objectivity, thanks to having an employment relationship with one of its teams.

Last month, Aikman “called bullshit” on the idea that other broadcasters don’t have conflicts of interest. That misses the point. Aikman is employed by the Dolphins. That relationship prevents him from entering team facilities or attending practices — and it creates avoidable complications when it comes to games involving the team that employs him.

When ESPN’s Jason Kelce refers to the Eagles as “we,” it’s because he used to play for the team. (And ESPN is trying to get him to knock it off.) When Aikman talks about the Dolphins, “we” is technically accurate; he works for the team.

For networks with options, why would any network opt for someone who is employed by one of the teams? Beyond Tom Brady (who owns a piece of the Raiders and has an even more obvious conflict of interest, even if Fox doesn’t care), none of the other candidates for the biggest jobs in NFL broadcasting bring such baggage with them.

As to Aikman, the right decision is obvious if he hopes to get another high-profile broadcasting job. He should end his relationship with the Dolphins as soon as possible.

Cricket wrote:

Well, I've never watched "The Bachelor", but I'm quite aware of who Jesse Palmer is. (Other than time spent in the NFL) I think he would be a delight. He can surely add his own "Twist" on a play and/or his comments. The issue is, I'd probably be waiting for someone to bring him a pie or cake to taste while in the booth. 😆

I agree, Palmer could add someone that is always super prepared and shares with a really good personality. He really is so smooth with his craft.

I actually like Luke Kuechley as well. He seems to always be on point with his takes and highly intelligent.

Peyton and Eli may be a way to go as well for ESPN. Unless they feel their own broadcast is bringing in enough money and will stay successful enough

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/will-troy-aikman-finish-the-season-with-monday-night-football

Will Troy Aikman finish the season with Monday Night Football?

Because millions care intensely about NFL football, they have similarly strong feelings about the voices that narrate the action on TV. And the unexpected escalation of tensions between Troy Aikman and ESPN/ABC has plenty of people wondering whether the relationship will end before his current contract expires.

Boomer Esiason raised the question this week on his WFAN morning show of whether Aikman would walk away.

“I don’t think he would do it, that’s not his nature, I don’t think,” Esiason said Friday, via Brandon Contes of Awful Announcing.

Of course, it may not be Aikman’s choice. ESPN could yank him from the broadcast whenever it chooses, if the situation continues to deteriorate. Sure, they’d need to replace him on the fly. But they currently have a small army of NFL voices on the payroll — many of whom would drive a lawnmower through a minefield for a chance to fill the spot.

It’s hard to imagine Aikman walking away in a Super Bowl year. But if he becomes sufficiently disillusioned with the situation, it can’t be ruled out.

Much of it depends on whether any of the apparent animosity makes its way into a broadcast. For now, it hasn’t. But everyone who’s aware of the situation (and, frankly, many who watch Monday Night Football aren’t and won’t be) will be watching and listening for any hint in any stray comment or pointed remark.

Ultimately, it takes two to tango in any employment relationship. And if the two sides know the music will stop once the confetti falls in L.A. on Valentine’s Day, a premature record scratch is possible.

In some respects, it’s already happening.

Thanks, Herbie. Hadn’t thought about that.

Should have taken your shirt off, Steve. Or done a couple beer bongs.

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman back together one week after their alleged tension became public.

Body-language experts, go ahead...pic.twitter.com/3PHW9heJP4

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 20, 2026