ESPN broadcaster Michael Kay has come to the defense of former NFL punter turned media personality Pat McAfee, stating that critics "don't know what this business is like." Kay, who hosts "The Michael Kay Show" on ESPN New York, made the comments in support of McAfee, who has faced scrutiny since transitioning from professional football to a prominent career in sports media.
The defense highlights ongoing tensions within the sports broadcasting industry regarding non-traditional media figures entering the field. McAfee, who hosts "The Pat McAfee Show" on ESPN platforms, has built a significant following since retiring from the Indianapolis Colts in 2017.
