Aikman Gets Emotional in MNF Booth as Analyst Floats Cheaper Successor
WHO:
Pro Football Network - Dan Dakich said he thinks Pat McAfee will replace Troy Aikman in ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” booth.
US Magazine - The colleague Aikman discussed was David Moulton, who was 59.
Pro Football Network - Peyton Manning, a five-time NFL MVP, was identified as another possible successor to Troy Aikman in ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” booth.
Pro Football Network - Tanner McKee started for the Eagles during the broadcast.
Pro Football Network - Jimmy Traina discussed Tom Brady’s development as a FOX analyst.
Pro Football Network - Troy Aikman is an analyst on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast.
Pro Football Network - The article identifies the possible successor as a broadcasting veteran and a three-time Pro Bowler, but the supplied text does not name that person.
NY Post - Troy Aikman and Joe Buck were in ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast booth.
WHAT:
Pro Football Network - Dakich attributed his prediction to Aikman working the final year of his ESPN contract.
US Magazine - Aikman said Moulton “was a fighter right up until the end” and apologized, saying, “Sorry.”
US Magazine - Aikman paused for several seconds to compose himself after becoming emotional.
Pro Football Network - Dan Patrick hinted at possible discussions about Manning’s interest in the role, saying, “I’m Wondering If There May Be Some Interest.”
Pro Football Network - Eagles fans were frustrated by Troy Aikman’s comparison of Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee during “Monday Night Football.”
Pro Football Network - Aikman criticized Jalen Hurts during commentary while Tanner McKee was starting.
Pro Football Network - Traina called Brady an “A-level analyst,” praised his detailed quarterback insights and chemistry with Kevin Burkhardt, and said Brady “Could Talk a Little Less.”
Pro Football Network - An analyst assessed the possibility of the three-time Pro Bowler replacing Aikman in ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” booth.
Pro Football Network - The analyst said the candidate “He’d Probably Be a Lot Cheaper.”
NY Post - Aikman fought back tears while in the booth with Joe Buck.
WHERE:
NY Post - The emotional moment took place in the ESPN “Monday Night Football” broadcast booth at Lincoln Financial Field.
WHY:
US Magazine - Moulton died of cancer.
NY Post - The article describes the emotional moment as occurring after the death of a colleague, which it characterized as “crushing.”
Troy Aikman fought back tears during ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast at Lincoln Financial Field while speaking about colleague David Moulton, who died of cancer; Aikman said Moulton “was a fighter right up until the end” and apologized as he paused to compose himself. Eagles fans were frustrated by Aikman’s criticism of Jalen Hurts and his comparison of Hurts with Tanner McKee, who was starting for Philadelphia. As Aikman’s ESPN contract enters its final year, Dan Dakich predicted Pat McAfee could replace him, while Peyton Manning and an unnamed three-time Pro Bowler were also discussed as possible successors.