Pat McAfee has once again found himself at the center of a controversy after viewers appeared to catch him smoking during his live show. The clip went viral, leading to a debate over the former NFL punter's on-air moment.
LeSean McCoy, a two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, also had a strong take on the ESPN personality's influence.
Why LeSean McCoy Called Pat McAfee 'Most Powerful' Person After Donald Trump
LeSean McCoy made it clear that he remains a major fan of Pat McAfee while discussing the former punter's remarkable rise in sports media on the "Speakeasy" podcast. The former NFL running back pointed out just how unusual it is for a retired non-quarterback to achieve that level of popularity.
"Pat is a kicker, bro. Pat is a kicker, and he's more popular than any quarterback that's retired other than Tom Brady, for one," McCoy said before making a remarkable comparison.
"For two is, he is probably the most powerful person other than Donald Trump," McCoy continued.
McCoy then explained why he believes McAfee has such an unusual level of influence, noting the kind of freedom he enjoys. In this case, being spotted smoking on ESPN,...