‘Lend me some money’ – Troy Aikman aims dig at Joe Buck while admiring Justin Jefferson’s jewelry
· Yahoo Sports
ESPN commentary duo Troy Aikman and Joe Buck added another contentious on-air moment amid mounting issues during the Buffalo Bills’ 23-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson was wearing multiple diamond chains on the field during the game, with the ESPN broadcast booth highlighting the same during Monday Night Football on November 9.
However, this moment led to a far more awkward instance on-air with an Aikman comment that many believe was aimed at booth partner Buck and ESPN amid his contract standoff.
Troy Aikman’s ‘lend me some money’ comment might have been a dig at Joe Buck
While admiring Jefferson’s chains on the broadcast, Aikman made a comment on potentially trying to replicate Jefferson’s look, only if someone would lend him some money.
“I cannot imagine wearing that on a football field. I can’t imagine trying to wear that at all. I may try… if somebody will lend me some money.”
Aikman’s booth partner Buck signed a six-year, $108 million contract to stay with ESPN on MNF duties going forward, while his partner of 20+ years is yet to hear from the network on the future of his contract.
This situation has reportedly led to tension on the MNF set over this season, with passive-aggressive comments while live as well as tense behind-the-scenes confrontations and reported arguments.
With Vikings WR Jefferson’s contract being guaranteed for $110 million over its length, it is not that far apart from what Buck will end up making over the next six years as the lead commentator for their football games.
Aikman remains on the outside of the ESPN-Buck relationship, with the 59-year-old’s time with the network presumably coming to an end after Super Bowl LXI, which is on track to be the final time Aikman and Buck share the booth after building an iconic partnership.
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