ESPN says it's trying to fix a Jason Kelce broadcasting habit that's driving football fans crazy

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ESPN is working to correct Jason Kelce's tendency to use "we" when referring to the Philadelphia Eagles during broadcasts, which has frustrated fans outside Philadelphia. During a recent Eagles-Jaguars game, Kelce acknowledged his bias but continued to draw criticism for using "we" when discussing the Eagles' actions. Social media users expressed dissatisfaction with his commentary, though ESPN producer Jeff Dufine praised Kelce's analytical skills and support during broadcasts.
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ESPN is working to help former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce adjust his broadcasting language after he repeatedly used the term "we" when referring to the team during a recent Monday Night Football broadcast, drawing criticism from fellow broadcaster Pat McAfee. During an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer, longtime ESPN producer Jeff Dufine acknowledged that Kelce is still learning how not to refer to his former team as if he were currently part of it, despite having transitioned into a broadcasting role after 13 seasons playing for the Eagles. On September 28, during halftime commentary of an Eagles loss to the Chicago Bears, Kelce said, "We played really well offensively... we shot ourselves in the foot but we’ve moved the ball," which McAfee quickly pointed out as inappropriate use of "we." ESPN is actively trying to correct this habit and has seen immediate backlash from viewers outside Philadelphia who find it distracting.

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Canfield, R. (2026, October 13). ESPN says it's trying to fix a Jason Kelce broadcasting habit that's driving football fans crazy. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/espn-trying-fix-jason-kelce-broadcasting-habit-driving-football-fans-crazy

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Kelce PERSON · 9× Eagles ORG · 7× Dufine PERSON · 3× ESPN ORG · 3× Jacksonville ORG · 2× Jags ORG · 2× Jason Kelce PERSON · 2× Philadelphia GPE · 1× the Chicago Bears ORG · 1× the Philadelphia Eagles ORG · 1×

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Dufine noted that using "we" is a common mistake of former athletes and coaches when talking about their old teams. "We played really well offensively, we had opportunities, we shot ourselves in the foot but we’ve moved the ball, we’ve ran the ball well," Kelce said during the Sept. 28 broadcast.
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ESPN says it's trying to fix a Jason Kelce broadcasting habit that's driving football fans crazy · assertive framing

Claims (24 extracted, 2 hedged)

For Jason Kelce, old habits die hard. asserted
habits → die → Kelce
And for fans outside Philadelphia, they're getting old. asserted
they → get → Philadelphia
A couple of weeks ago, during "Monday Night Football," Kelce referred to the Philadelphia Eagles as "we" during halftime of their Week 3 loss to the Chicago Bears and ESPN has said that needs to change. asserted
that → refer → Bears
"We’ve tried to get the ‘we’ out of him," longtime ESPN producer Jeff Dufine told the Philadelphia Inquirer. asserted
Dufine → try → Inquirer
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. uncertain
page → contain → partners
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. uncertain
News → sign → wager
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. asserted
that → create → newsroom
Dufine noted that using "we" is a common mistake of former athletes and coaches when talking about their old teams. "We played really well offensively, we had opportunities, we shot ourselves in the foot but we’ve moved the ball, we’ve ran the ball well," Kelce said during the Sept. 28 broadcast. asserted
Kelce → note → broadcast
Pat McAfee didn’t let Kelce’s comments slide, saying, "A lot of ‘we’ talk out of Jason for Philly." asserted
comments → let → Philly
Kelce, who played for the Eagles for 13 seasons, later apologized for his slip-up. asserted
who → play → up
The 38-year-old announced the Eagles-Jaguars game in London on Sunday. asserted
old → announce → Sunday
Addressing his previous "we" comments, he assured Jaguars fans that he would do his best to remain neutral during the game. asserted
he → address → game
"I want to assure Jags fans I’ve seen a lot of the Jags accounts already saying that they’re not looking forward to this," Kelce said on "New Heights." asserted
Kelce → want → Heights
"I will be doing my utmost to give you guys the credit you deserve. asserted
you → do → credit
Jacksonville’s playing as good as any team right now in the AFC. asserted
Jacksonville → play → AFC
I really do believe that." Social media users weren't thrilled with Kelce's performance in the booth Sunday , highlighting the former Eagles star's perceived bias. asserted
users → believe → bias
At one point during the game, when the Eagles punted ball back to Jacksonville, Kelce said "we" punted the ball away. asserted
we → punt → ball
Keep him away from Eagles games," one user wrote on X. asserted
user → keep → X.
Another was a little harsher, asking, "have they tried getting the Jason Kelce out of the booth?" asserted
they → ask → booth
"It felt like I was watching an Eagles preseason game," a different fan posted on X. "ESPN should get (Jason Kelce) out of the broadcast booth permanently," an X user wrote. asserted
user → feel → booth
Dufine on the other hand praised Kelce prior to announcing Eagles-Jaguars on Sunday. " asserted
Dufine → praise → Sunday
He sees the game really well," Dufine said. asserted
Dufine → see → game
"Just tell me what you’re seeing, and we’ll support you the best way we can throughout the course of the game. asserted
we → tell → game
" Kelce’s next assignment is announcing the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints on Oct. 25 in France. asserted
assignment → announce → France
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