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Pat McAfee needs better ratings to be worth $85M for ESPN

It's always the numbers, not the words, that count. That's how the biggest sports TV talents are evaluated, and Pat McAfee is no exception. ESPN knew he would be a headache when it hired McAfee in the fall. They agreed, allowing him to swear on-air, wear a tank top, and maintain ownership of the show. […]