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LeSean McCoy calls Pat McAfee powerful at ESPN after smoking incident

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:29 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

LeSean McCoy calls Pat McAfee powerful at ESPN after smoking incident
Summary

LeSean McCoy has lauded Pat McAfee, claiming he is the 'most powerful person other than Donald Trump' during a discussion on Speakeasy. The comment followed a viral clip showing McAfee appearing to smoke on air during his ESPN show. McCoy emphasized McAfee's unique status, saying he can call out his boss and remain unaffected. This incident has sparked conversations about McAfee's influence in the sports media. Meanwhile, McAfee responded to the viral moment with a lighthearted comment on social media.

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By the Numbers
  • •LeSean McCoy compared Pat McAfee's influence to Donald Trump's.
  • •A viral clip shows McAfee potentially smoking on ESPN.
  • •McCoy states McAfee can challenge authority without repercussions.
  • •McAfee's platform is noted for its unconventional approach.
  • •The discussion took place on the Speakeasy show.
Latest Updates
  • 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — LeSean McCoy says Pat McAfee is second most powerful person in America
  • 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — LeSean McCoy: ‘Pat McAfee is the most powerful person other than Donald Trump’
What they're saying
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Stephen A. Smith recently cited Pat McAfee as playing by a different set of rules at ESPN, but the only rule for McAfee might be that there are no rules. McAfee was on ESPN Thursday afternoon when someone noticed him place what appeared to be a lit item into an ashtray, and smoke rose from…

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Only Donald Trump has more power than Pat McAfee right now.

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