Reported Beef Between Pat McAfee, Stephen A. Smith Squashed
According to Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post, ESPN personalities Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith had a bit of a heated exchange over a project that Smith's production company, Mr. SAS Productions, has been working on that will eventually air on ESPN.
McAfee reportedly called Smith a “motherf-----” and in turn, Smith supposedly banned the former West Virginia/Indianapolis Colts punter from making his weekly appearance on First Take.
However, it appears the two have resolved the matter and are looking forward to continue working together.
“I have nothing but love for Stephen A.,” McAfee told the New York Post. “I think I’m still welcome on First Take. I was scheduled through football season to join on Tuesdays, hopefully next year that’ll happen as well.”
“Pat McAfee and I have no issue and the notion that he’d be banned from First Take is B.S.,” Smith said. “We are No. 1 and he has absolutely contributed to us remaining No. 1. McAfee was asked to come on each Tuesday through the Super Bowl and he did just that, kicking ass each time he came on the air. If McAfee wants to be on First Take next season, he will be on First Take. I love winners and McAfee has proven he wins, which helps ME win.
“I love Pat McAfee, love him to death. I love his swag; I love the fact that he’s an honest brother. He don’t give a s–t … That’s my kind of dude."
