Pat McAfee and don’t chat weekly on “The Pat McAfee Show” just because they’re friends. McAfee confirmed the quarterback is paid to make his weekly appearances and discuss football. Here’s what you need to know: “Aaron has made over $1,000,000 with us, for sure,” McAfee in a direct message. While it is standard industry practice for players and coaches to be paid for regular TV or radio show appearances, this is the first time McAfee acknowledged compensating Rodgers.
declined to comment. But what is important to note: McAfee’s show is licensed by by agreement, and it is McAfee’s company that would be paying Rodgers. Is that a distinction without a difference? That’s up to each viewer. — Deitsch What else is interesting? It’s a very newsy break by The New York Post, especially given the comments of Rogers this week. The larger forces at play here are McAfee’s standing at
and that he and his staff clearly dictate the guest list for his show. reaps the rewards of newsmakers such as Rodgers and Saban appearing on its airwaves, though the obvious risk here is if a guest says something the public dislikes ; it reinforces that there is always big money in sports media for those deemed to bring in an audience. McAfee will likely attract more big names who might want a piece of this sweet pie. — Deitsch Required reading