Pat McAfee's opening monologue at the 2023 ESPYS (📍

[@lamboviw6683]

Pat namedropping the Chiefsaholic, saying "chompion", and mentioning Brett Favre suing him all on national television is just crazy haha. Pat is something else man

[@Shiny101]

"EsPn iS gUnNa ChAnGe HiM" all those new fans of his that never saw him go from 1 platform to another. Bro isn't changing for anyone.

[@ryanm6394]

Don't forget mentioning AJ's urine drinking routine to stay healthy.

[@bigpapakewl]

I know, what a sell out, changing who he is and not being For the Brand 😉

[@ABQfitness]

Instant classic! Do it for the tellers Pat

[@davidchini5691]

talking to the whole world like they watch the progrum daily

[@patrickdelgado682]

THIS is how you open a show. Absolute weapon on the mic, glad to see the range Pat has!

[@austinmiller2662]

I wish he was still commentating on smackdown

[@adrock1011]

Love pat… always have. Norm set the bar though… he was an absolute monster.

[@brookscooper4774]

Loved how he acknowledged a vast majority of athletes and teams that wouldn’t normally get the shine they deserved .

[@mitchbeckham4488]

If you listened to the show you'd know how much was refences and how he'll call out greatness when it's due. He keeps it pretty real as he did here!!

[@seangibbs9568]

@ZZ-dy6xyor cause his position don’t get that much love as well

[@thomashester2]

Yup

[@OnlyFacts662]

You love the espn script. Lmao.

[@Andrewusmc]

@ZZ-dy6xyhe wrote the script…

[@zaneharvey9542]

This dude went from being a great punter, to a global superstar. Crazy how life works out.

[@thepicgester]

@@KasimirStanleybro he’s hosting the ESPYs… that’s pretty superstar level

[@simplycy919]

Following another NFL kicker named Pat...Summerall

[@patrickgrant6389]

​@@thepicgesterfor America

[@aronsium4714]

​@@thepicgester Here in Europe Pat McAfee is more known to passionate NFL fans but he's not a global superstar here, trust me. If it wasn't for Michael Jordan and the Last Dance that was featured in Pat's show I wouldn't know him either. PS: but he's really cool and I'm a fan now

[@malachib2152]

@@aronsium4714ol get out from under your rock than if you didn’t know MJ before last dance, acting like MJ wasn’t a global superstar, your funny😂

[@Biteableraccoon]

Love the fact that he still had to be toxic towards AJ whilst doing his monologue. Such a good one!!

[@4490Mark]

That was part of the autocue

[@juancena2149]

Time stamp?

[@adamhawes8879]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2 No

[@adamhawes8879]

The self pop he has to hold back while saying it gets me every time. lmao

[@Biteableraccoon]

​@@juancena214911:30

[@blaq0ut_]

With no writers or teleprompters… 🤯 Just became a Pat McAfee fan

[@Muzikrazy213]

His show stinks and he's a sellAHT. Nevertheless, Welcome to the THUNDERDOME🤘

[@ImYoutubing247]

Better later then never

[@arwdemske]

He just found out this week.

[@MrRoach0662]

Welcome to Mcafee Mafia!!

[@mc76]

They used scabs to write that monologue. Trust me. Do you really think McAfee cares about women's sports that much?

[@drakevick1646]

Yo, Pat went CRAZY with calling out the bad apples, and hyping up the good ones. Absolutely amazing

[@shhhaua9426]

Coming from a D List Punter

[@wcmys8408]

@@shhhaua9426dude he’s one of the best punters of all time stop hating

[@josephsparrow9604]

@@wcmys8408bro he’s a punter 😂😂

[@TotallyBakerMayfield]

@@shhhaua9426Lmaoo D list punter is funny, hop of his D lil boy

[@waltershoback6385]

⁠@@josephsparrow9604 With 21 career tackles 🐐

[@tommyfraz.]

I’m truly impressed with the monologue. Here’s the context, he didn’t have a writer due to the strike. So everything Pat said he genuinely meant (instead of a script telling him to praise A, B, and C). Yeah, he has years of experience with his podcast, but it’s a huge difference chilling with the boys, and doing a standup bit.

[@jcsal89]

Pat is on a whole different level than any talent ESPN has.. a National Treasure.

[@RubMySweatyThighs]

Mans got all his tip in his mouth

[@Tri.dawg1]

Stephen A Smith up there also don’t forget he ain’t no skip

[@lukepollock363]

Fax nothin like him an absolute gem

[@4490Mark]

Max kellerman has more talent than pat

[@HTHAMMACK1]

He’s a complete buffoon. That is his only talent.

[@elronreynoor4534]

He is definitely one of a kind. Most people could not get away with a lot of the things he says or have the authenticity or personality to deliver it the way he does. Great entertainer!!

[@toddbarndollar8033]

Hes everyone who likes barstool

[@thebigbucktheory5488]

​@@toddbarndollar8033thumbs down

[@FRoZe_NSHocK]

That aj hawk call out 😂

[@lsc758]

He has gotten in trouble a few times but I think that makes him even more popular with the regular Joes!

[@ronaldeaker6402]

Never lied once.

[@Malletdude31]

I love that he's shouting out EVERYONE and all of these athletes look so shy and embarrassed because they're not used to being actually celebrated and respected for their accomplishments, and all Pat and his show does is celebrate athletic excellence. Great monologue

[@vincentmorrelli3025]

Athlete's aren't used to being celebrated and respected for their accomplishments?? What is the ESPYS celebrating?

[@MrRoRopotato]

Bro every year the crowds are always tight af, they need to loosen up a bit

[@Rambam1776]

Please. He sucks

[@hookseybaby]

@@MrRoRopotato that's why half the audience is wearing sunglasses... cause they're tight af

[@nickpetersoniii3046]

​@@hookseybabyOr high

[@TheSilverLakeSteve]

Dude is a treasure. Slammed Bayless hard! I remember when Mike Wilbon said he shouldn't just retire as a punter, but Pat sure knew where he was going.

[@356z]

Yeah but Skip was right. Keep the game going.

[@GenghisWanghis]

​@@356zturns out skip was wrong about that, but worshipping dak year after year changes a man, so he's excused

[@356z]

@GenghisWanghis 😂😂😂 dak is literally lamar, unfortunately the ravens are at least a winning team. Still, the game should have continued.

[@GenghisWanghis]

@356z well, that's Bayliss's brain rot explained then. Yeah I get it, but not that game though, a known injury, maybe. If this happens again they'll have an idea of what occurred given Hamlin's situation so maybe that particular game "goes on."

[@sagehaight7963]

Pat with the AJ Hawk urine bit was GOLD 😂

[@germandionne3083]

I can’t wait for AJs response to this 😂 only people who listen/watch his show will understand that 😂

[@KingJulle88]

AJ was supposed to be there?

[@alex_from_asia]

This one’s for us lads, this one’s a little inside baseball

[@dante6563]

@@germandionne3083 i cannot wait!

[@Randymarsh402]

All-time show lore.

[@snake_doc1788]

Pat is a natural up there... The thing about him is he builds off positivity which is a nice change in sports media

[@avid4810]

HE KILLED IT!!!! LETSSS GOOOOO PAT!! I remember watching NFL top 100, and he would drop gems every time, it’s crazy to see his journey.

[@robbyrodelo]

Congratulations Pat ! You & your Team worked hard to get this far man.

[@edrew22]

Pat is so incredible on the mic. Pure entertainment.

[@lopaka526]

No writers required. He wouldn’t read what they wrote anyway. 😂

[@rustyshackleford8497]

Brett Favre line was criminally underappreciated

[@ricardobjj24]

I love Pat McAfee. I listen to his podcast every morning. He has one of the best personalities in sports it's no wonder why he's going on ESPN now

[@stevenhornostaj5676]

He doesn't know anything. His sidekicks google everything for him on the show

[@Chitown18]

@@stevenhornostaj5676dude played in the nfl and you telling me he don’t know anything

[@stevenhornostaj5676]

@@Chitown18 he sits there without facts. Google should get half his contract

[@chrisanthony408]

show starts at noon dipshit

[@BlkFreakozoid]

@@stevenhornostaj5676 Is it a crime to create a show and hire a team to research additional information or any that you may not know? You make it seem like he has no knowledge of anything at all.

[@sebastianpeters8678]

Phenomenal. The Sports world is Lucky to have McAfee.

[@ChanceCypherShow]

ESPN just showcased their new star signing and wow what a showcase that was. Pat is and has always been a man of the people. His style and delivery is very natural, almost conversational but it grabs your attention. Looks like ESPN made the right free agent move

[@prollins6443]

Until they try to limit him. When they start doing that, it will go downhill.

[@C3RNDOG]

@@prollins6443 if there is anyone I would have faith in NOT allowing that to happen, it's Pat F'ing McAfee.

[@prollins6443]

@@C3RNDOG I hope so as well, but you know Disney is going to be all "we are a family network. You need to censor yourself"

[@C3RNDOG]

@@prollins6443 *Looks at Deadpool Series* LOL

[@prollins6443]

@C3RNDOG that was Ryan Reynolds. Plus, they would alienate millions of fans if they had copied origins and shut down the merc with a mouth. They may not be THAT stupid, but they are stupid. Look at what they did to star wars.

[@eldaveo9356]

Pat has more talent than anyone in sports media. What a legend😂

[@FranciscoUK]

Skip got buried and I love it, thank you Pat!

[@Exhibit_C_me]

Skip caught well-deserved strays..😆💯

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

Pat is so WOKE. Lol love it.

[@Authentic1874]

🤣🤣🤣

[@YuMadasfk]

@@notthatguypal14sorry bozo not that type of “woke”

[@kevint1196]

Just more attention to Skip, which is exactly what he wants.

[@ognarw]

This is Pat at his best. He is storming this stage. He is preaching the gospel, and he means every word of it.

[@215Hotboy]

This was actually the best monologue I have watched in awhile. People need to stop clenching their buttcheeks way to go Pat

[@Nrjs17]

This is the only espys I've ever tuned into for Pat (not Mahomes)

[@SteveParker831]

Trying to match Ricky Gervais's 2020 Golden Globe's xD

[@nicholasmorales24]

But then Skip Bayless wouldn’t be fun anymore 😂

[@LowKeyDee1620]

The crowd always look scared 😂

[@danielnye6799]

Norm Macdonald had the best ESPYS opener ever.

[@Benjames9696]

I've been on this dudes Bandwagon for years now. I remember his first podcasts, he's come along way. I've been seeing what's so special about this guy, ya'll are just now catching on. About time. Way to go Pat!

[@Itsdaniel_leo]

Pat Mcafee reminds me of the kid who tried to get everyone to come out and play 😂 Hella charisma 👌

[@thomasg2072]

BRO, YOU PREACHING!!

[@Beansauce88]

No doubt. Every true sports fan has gotta love pat! He always brings such good energy

[@Kampy_]

exactly... the kid who everyone knows is a troublemaker and instigator, but when he knocks on your door to ask you to come out and play, he chats up your mom and charms her into allowing you to run off for whatever shenanigans.

[@jokerproduction]

Pat is such a gangster. Love everything this man represents for sports. He is the voice of a new generation for the sporting world, and I, for one, welcome it with open arms. He deserves every bit of his success in life and this business.

[@myreviews8099]

100%

[@tomgillotti]

My worlds are colliding… seeing gaming channels I watch in the comments section of sports videos 😮

[@BeEazzzy]

GANGSTER!

[@gillywoo3658]

espn signing this dude is the best move they made in YEARSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! DUDE is Excellent and you can tell he is very passionate about all sports. Loved him giving shine to many athletes and teams that never get mentioned. GOOD JOB ESPN you finally got one right

[@bigmac34]

So much admiration and respect for the McAfee journey thus far. Excited to see the success that is still yet to come. This just guy gets it. Even in one of the toughest rooms on earth to hold, he still crushes it. SHAHTAHT to you, Pat.

[@Drasticvoyage]

Great job pat way to celebrate your wife and child and give one of the best open monologues ever imo

[@JoelMarcus-dm8wu]

One of the worst absolutely boring and lame

[@kingdavid5932]

Him celebrating women was real and not forced to "implement diversity" .. respect

[@mitchellwassam7618]

Pat McAfee is the personality sports media has needed for a LONG time.

[@JerkseyKirksey]

I’ve been watching Pat since he started the KZbin stream. I have to say that while I am nervous about what the inevitable content changes will be at ESPN, him hosting this is surreal.

[@one-to-one-ratio]

Didn't change his performance here one bit 🤷

[@andrewboyce7268]

Just less "fucks" will be spoken.

[@JerkseyKirksey]

As long as it’s some and not all. I’ll be fine with it.

[@gavino2812]

Him shouting out women was the best part of this in my opinion. He really won some hearts over with that weather you like him or not

[@brandonuddstrom]

Didn’t want this to end. What a legend. More than that, what a dawg!

[@shanemurray1471]

Pahk*

[@hawkeyenelson8762]

Pat knocked it all the way AHT of the park!!! The world just got put on notice. He and the boys are ABAHT to usher in the next great era at ESPN.

[@MrArmenian17]

Lol nah, they're just pandering to the dipshit republicans by bringing this guy on.

[@Liface]

Da burgh!

[@Bigboii47]

What a real person and a treasure to exist with. Thank you Pat!💙🙏🏻

[@staomruel]

That beltbuckle 🤣. 2 seconds on stage and he gives it a feel, probably realizing it's just a bit too much. How can anyone not love this dude.

[@tanaka7341]

Pats a national treasure

[@TommyEurell]

Yeah ok. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JoelMarcus-dm8wu]

@@TommyEurell he is a treasure in boring and lame got me sleeping

[@JasonJia909]

He is the type of dude we need more of on espn. Actual former athlete. Exciting to watch. Smart and insightful

[@PentzyP]

​@@JoelMarcus-dm8wu you sore from riding Pat yet? D1 d rider

[@ercihanates6504]

I like pat but honestly, could've been better. i expected better than this.

[@mikeberb]

The folks over at ESPN looking at this KNOWING they struck GOLD with bringing PAT back on full time. This dude is the freaking man.

[@eyehatemyjob]

They were probably pissing their suitpants worrying he wouldn't say anything "offensive".

[@jaslefty]

With no writers this is impressive

[@stevenhornostaj5676]

He's terrible. $80 million for this scrub???

[@viresproductions]

@@stevenhornostaj5676 you hate your life clearly. You get your satisfaction by hating on the internet.. sad, sad human

[@viresproductions]

@@jcarabet9901 miserable human

[@kajunjack5683]

@@viresproductionsyea and that steven guy who also commented before him

[@trevor3575]

I don’t think writers would’ve allowed this😂

[@MrSweetness16]

Already better than anything ESPN has put out in 20 years

[@nathanaelboyd2017]

Pat is electric on the mic. One of a kind. Shout out to Brett Favre

[@packofwolves9666]

People are surprised pat could do this without a writer..he does it everyday on his show. I now believe he wont change his show on ESPN and I’m happy for the move

[@mills23ful]

Pat did absolutely amazing! I love this for him and ESPN.

[@kem2359]

What a great monologue! I don’t think it could have been better.

[@charlesmontgomery3692]

Pat 'on the fly' McAfee... dude can just plain entertain with his platform. His jab humor is always spot on, good 💩 Pat 😂😂🔥

[@juliannewman8720]

Not really. Mediocre at best. He isn’t really funny.

[@drakeheinz1375]

@@juliannewman8720good for you bud

[@dpalme02]

@@juliannewman8720 You have autism

[@CardboardRN]

Great opening monologue. Never disappoint when on the mic

[@tylerfelix8629]

Pat freaking crushed it. Whuuuuddd

[@coolbruh6779]

Honestly one of the best openings ive seen in a while. Shouted out basically everyone, made it funny, wasnt afraid to talk about any controversies in the sports world.

[@bocorbino8114]

Pat is the perfect man for every situation LOVE YEW PAT AND THE BOYS

[@Panda-kv1lk]

I wish we got more of Pat on the mic last night

[@williambrackin]

This guy is going to save ESPN from irrelevancy.

[@bobnewsdog]

He's an exmaple of why I watch it less. Between the let's shout and argue programming and low level schtick, I hardy watch any ESPN anymore.

[@Ltjrevival]

@@bobnewsdog You must be a boomer.

[@ahmadpcgaming]

@Ltjrevival You must be an NPC in that case since you DO watch ESPN STILL 😂

[@giffondhall9214]

@@Ltjrevival causual

[@scruffd0g193]

@@Ltjrevivaluh yes what dude in their 30s or 40s watches ESPN

[@wirebug42]

The fact that no one in the crowd even reacted to Pat mentioning AJs pee-chugging is just about the most solid proof that its true we could ever get. A room entirely filled with people from every level and every decade of sports would of course be intimately familiar with the news already. I can't see how any of them would have forgotten how vocal AJ used to be about it during his career, constantly and loudly bringing it up to everyone he would talk to

[@gkneppy6474]

Bringing his show into this was so awesome! Words only us would get, lmao!

[@tyler.giddens]

I love this lol pat is the face of ESPN now. ESPN is headed in the right direction with pat at the helm

[@plone2257]

PAT WAS THE ABSOLUTE PERFECT OPTION FOR THIS MONOLOGUE!

[@anasshahid224]

Pat McAfee is a legend! Always a treat to hear him on the mic 🙌

[@alvinjones5479]

Skip gonna b tight when he sees this , if he aint already 😂😂

[@LeftWingNationalist]

I mean he can delete it and move on like an adult would

[@kevint1196]

Nah, that's the attention that Skip looks for.

[@SirGenesis206]

He’s going to bed Pat to host Undisputed with him. And pay his salary.

[@TucanAqua]

So many hidden gems from the show that only those who watch would get them.

[@johnthomas7517]

This is just farkin' awesome. Priceless even. Well done Pat.

[@Birdsall821]

PMS listeners, this one was for us! A lot of inside baseball within this monologue… CHOMPION, Favre, Chiefsaholic, the AJ urine storyline… absolutely hilarious!

[@thomasg2072]

PAT killed it man. They so used to everything being so formal here. Pat did good breaking the ice.🎉

[@bkliebert]

Wow, this was so genuine! Bravo, well done.

[@whitemamba24xe98]

Pat’s shot at Skip Bayless was ruthless !!!!

[@imightbebiased9311]

And 100% deserved.

[@samuelgaona7196]

Yea it would be funny if you didn't read the first tweet, next time he should do his full research

[@lsc758]

Appropriate however!

[@CxlebHan]

Pat is so good at what he does, very underrated analyst ♥️

[@cemoney365]

Mcafee revitalized the espys! 🐐🐐

[@stevenhornostaj5676]

Ya, ok bruh. He's useless

[@aaronboone8097]

@@stevenhornostaj5676yet you’re supporting him with a view and comment that helps the algorithm lmao

[@stevenhornostaj5676]

@@aaronboone8097 I'll show you an algorithm

[@TimHansen15]

@@stevenhornostaj5676clearly he's useless 😂😂😂😂 not like all these different businesses are trying to get him dude is money

[@alexsolo4085]

Steven is a weak a$$ name

[@brysonbyrne]

Love this. Pat came in with a gameplan and played the host role with excellence. Pat is why I love comedy. All walks of life long to connect with others. This man has my support through thick and thin ❤

[@Itsdaniel_leo]

Dude is a natural. Beautiful thing to watch.

[@dex3779]

Bro literally taking over Stephen A. That's crazy

[@og3081]

🧢 🧢🧢🧢

[@ChaposShoota]

Lol not even close

[@jameslopez488]

Bruh you smoking crack. Stephen A the king of espn along with Lebron and Tom Brady 😂😂

[@1957rcajr]

Stephen A used to run ESPN. Not anymore.

[@kyeamini3731]

Pat is = the best ESPYS Monologue of all time. 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jarrodunderhill9548]

They forget this dude is with the WWE he knows how to tell a story 🔥😂

[@chrisgriffin4012]

Pat killed it! I could feel the nervous anxiety from all the stooges in the crowd. The world will learn how to properly celebrate sports and its players. Let's go!

[@ericb9635]

Hiring Pat is the smartest move ESPN has made in over a decade.

[@trippwilson5421]

As much as I don’t want it to happen, because it means he will no longer be with us, but I believe Pat was brought on Game Day to eventually replace Lee Corso once he is no longer able to be a part of the show.

[@nickhxll]

No amount of love I have for Pat justifies how many talented people lost their jobs for the sake of bringing his show to their network

[@balla673]

@@nickhxll Guess you don't know how business is done? ESPN/Disney could afford to keep them all but they decided not to because they are betting on Pat long term. Every big name who got let go will land on their feet somewhere else. Lets not act like they lost their livelyhood 🤣

[@beandip9824]

@@nickhxlloh yeah because im sure the multi billion dollar company couldn’t afford to keep everyone and add pat lmaooo. They made a smart move for once they seen the ratings across the board fall year after year and decided to move into the future of sports tv.

[@hectorcastle1187]

@@nickhxll you must be confused about something. Because you must really think that Disney and ESPN don’t have the money to keep everyone. It’s called running a business

[@coach4732]

Pat did an awesome job!!! Love his show and how real it is. Great Job Pat!! And.... Congrats on your little baby girl!!

[@LobsterMoney]

Best thing to happen at ESPN in a LONG TIME 😂

[@Imtheish5378]

Pat was STUPENDOUS!!! At the ESPYS he still has that WWE mentality along with his personality that people enjoy.

[@T1000yoshi]

Pat McAfee is a WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION! Great job man, things are only going to get better and I can't wait to see :)

[@James_7272]

Pat did an amazing job, highlighting a variety of sports. Men and Women alike!!!! ESPN needed someone new like this.

[@justinperrin9503]

Sooooooo many people are gonna think he’s serious about AJ HAWK😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@joeanderson444]

Pat just earned himself another 500 presentation jobs on this one alone!

[@Bookake-2]

From up on that stage he could probably see Polamalu in the C-gap

[@glenchase7797]

Well played!

[@hughmungus7621]

If this is what we’re gonna get with Pat at espn than I honestly can’t wait. I Can get used to this! Let’s fkn go Pat

[@P_Ram420]

He absolutely smashed it outta the park!!!

[@JoelMarcus-dm8wu]

U was watching a funeral

[@youknowyoureright5826]

This just made me like him even more!! He's a very talented man with a great personality and sense humor. He doesnt take life to seriously and thats a breath of fresh air...

[@saint_leonard74]

Pat is an absolute Dahwg !!! The best thing that Espn has done in recent history!

[@peter-johnb.newman6236]

Pat is ONE of ONE

[@JetsTakeFlight]

Pat nailed it plain and simple, wow

[@tuckerj456]

Watching a legend in the making....at his 2nd career!!

[@talldarkrandom3170]

I'm here because of pat mcafee. On a more serious note, he should host them next year too he killed it

[@anthonypaquette7152]

Pat mcafee the 🐐

[@DeerGlovess]

Pat ❤

[@dotsongray]

Pat killed that. Incredible

[@afridgetoofar1818]

Not really. It was just okay.

[@JoelMarcus-dm8wu]

@afridgetoofar1818 it was Boring and lame he use skip like 4 times like d crowd made no noise after d 3rd an 4th

[@888JS]

It was mid and cringeworthy

[@dustinwalker8152]

Pat and crew, watching y’all go from the back of van to superstardom has been cool, congrats!

[@owenspalding971]

I can't believe ESPN posted this. Its fun to watch those in the audience genuinely smile because of the speaker at these kind of things. Sports are such a huge part in most of their viewers eyes.

[@hookseybaby]

i mean it's called the ESPNY's bruh

[@owenspalding971]

@@hookseybaby what's your point?

[@Lee-n2n1t]

He’s really amazing at doing his homework, interviews and delivery. His Show is so good I highly recommend!

[@holidayarmadillo8653]

Welp, looks like I've become a Pat McAfee fan. Also--Skip caught some strays 🤣🤣🤣

[@kevint1196]

Skip likes this kind of attention, negative or positive.

[@jmw102693]

"The newly renovated ESPN talent offices" 😂😂😂

[@tonyscallon6579]

Pat is so raw, I love this dude

[@Shiesty723]

Pat is a savage. Exactly what we needed. 😂