Troy Aikman and Joe Buck.Troy Aikman and Joe Buck (Photo via ESPN)
NFL fans are fed up with Troy Aikman after his latest performance on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” program alongside Joe Buck.

Now in his fourth season in the ESPN ‘MNF’ broadcast booth, Troy Aikman remains one of the most polarizing announcers in professional sports. But all that matters is the opinion of ESPN, and they handed him a lucrative multi-year deal worth around a reported $90 million in 2022 for a reason.

After Monday’s Week 2 clash between the Houston Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, more and more disgruntled fans are expressing their frustration with the Pro Football Hall of Famer.

“Does Troy Aikman keep calling Rachaad White, Bucky Irving, or am I trippin?” one fan said.


I think Troy Aikman thinks Bucky Irving and Rashaad White are the same person. Not even joking,” said another.

“Can we please move past Troy Aikman on the MNF main broadcast with Buck? I have respect for the dude, but he doesn’t have a very high football IQ,” a user said.


“Genuinely cannot fathom the mind of the Troy Aikman enjoyer,” a fan commented.

“Did Troy Aikman just say that baker mayfield is not “overly athletic” cmon bro lol,” another wrote.

“Did Troy Aikman just suggest Tampa punt down 5 with 1:40 to go?” a user commented.


Andrew Marchand, then of the New York Post, reported in 2022 that Troy Aikman’s ESPN deal was worth $90 million over five years. Aikman joined Fox Sports as a commentator in 2001 before and spent the next two decades there before leaving for the Worldwide Leader in Sports.

Aikman and Buck will be back in the booth next Monday to call the Detroit Lions-Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.