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As the debate surrounding Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith continues, the ramifications of this internal conflict could reshape ESPN’s future. The contention not only highlights the racial dynamics at play but also reflects changing norms regarding what it means to be successful in sports media. With McAfee's independent model challenging the established status quo, the impact of jealousy, insecurity, and envy among ESPN's talent could lead the network to re-evaluate its own framework for promoting personalities and managing internal rivalries.