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ESPN Working to Fix Jason Kelce’s On-Air Habit Driving Football Fans Crazy

ESPN production executives have confirmed they are actively working with former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce to eliminate a persistent broadcasting habit: referring to his former team as “we” on national television.

The On-Air Slips Sparking Fan Backlash

The issue became a focal point during recent NFL broadcasts, most noticeably during halftime coverage on Monday Night Countdown. While analyzing Philadelphia’s performance, Kelce repeatedly slipped into locker-room speak, telling viewers, “We played really well offensively” and “We shot ourselves in the foot, but we’ve moved the ball”.

The obvious bias prompted on-air ribbing from colleague Pat McAfee, leading Kelce to catch himself and issue an apology to opposing fans. However, after Kelce repeated the habit during subsequent game coverage, opposing fanbases took to social media to voice their frustration over the perceived lack of journalistic neutrality and one-sided commentary during national broadcasts.

Why Network Producers Are Stepping In

Transitioning from a 13-season franchise cornerstone to an objective national analyst is notoriously difficult, but network leaders consider maintaining broadcaster impartiality a top priority.

• The Pronoun Problem: ESPN production staff noted that while former athletes often struggle with loyalty biases, national networks draw a firm line against analysts saying “we” or “us” when breaking down games.

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• Producer Feedback: ESPN producers have stated they are coaching Kelce directly to “get the ‘we’ out of him” while emphasizing that they still value his deep football IQ and ability to see the game clearly.

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• Network Investment: With a multi-year deal backing his post-retirement television career, ESPN is committed to refining Kelce’s media skills to ensure broadcasts remain engaging for all NFL fanbases without alienating viewers.

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