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Pat McAfee, originally known for his role as a punter for the Indianapolis Colts, has carved a niche for himself as a media personality. His rise to prominence has led to claims that he operates under a different set of standards compared to his ESPN colleagues. Dakich asserts that McAfee is viewed as an antagonist by a faction of ESPN's talent aligned with Smith—most notably, those who are African American and aligned with Smith’s viewpoints. This notion exposes a potential factional battle within the network, where jealousy and resentment seem to manifest towards McAfee's independent success.