Pat McAfee earns ‘generational’ endorsement from ESPN executive

Pat McAfee’s rise at ESPN continues to reach new heights, and one of the network’s top executives believes his unique approach to sports media separates him from the competition. ESPN Executive Vice President Mike Foss recently described McAfee as “generational” when asked to sum up the former NFL punter in one word. Speaking with Front Office Sports, Foss also offered insight into how McAfee consistently lands interviews with some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment and politics, including star players, coaches, celebrities and President Donald Trump. “He might be a journalist at heart,” Foss said.