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In McAfee's case, he’s portrayed as someone who refuses to be a “yes man,” challenging the status quo at ESPN, which typically prefers their stars to stay within prescribed lines. This resistance has led to frequent controversies, with McAfee openly airing grievances about management and the network’s culture. His outspokenness and refusal to conform are seen as threats to the traditional ESPN image—particularly among the "old white dudes"—who are implied to prefer the network’s conservative, predictable, and formulaic programming.