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At this point, Jason Witten probably wishes he hadn’t retired from playing in the NFL. The hits he has been taking from social media for his work on Monday Night Football may not hurt as much physically, but they are no less intense.
If he wasn’t rich, famous, and currently holding one of the most coveted jobs in the world of sports I would almost feel sorry for him. But bro knew what he was getting into when he signed up for the MNF gig. If he didn’t have the chops to do the job he should have passed and started out broadcasting somewhere less visible. And speaking of should have passed, how on earth did the people at ABC think Witten was anywhere near ready for such a high-profile broadcasting job?
Because in what has now become a weekly occurence, those watching Monday Night Football expressed their wonder and displeasure about something Witten said while trying to analyze the game.
This Monday night, during the Texans vs. Titans game, Witten inexplicably called the Texans’ offense a “pro-style offense.”
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That was all it took to send Twitter off to the races yet again…
“This is a pro style offense”- Jason Witten….how is this guy on tv
— Steve (@yeo_steve) November 27, 2018
@JasonWitten speaking about the Houston Texans offense: "This is a pro style offense". Last I knew, the @HoustonTexans were a pro team.
— Brad Thede (@BradThede) November 27, 2018
They are running a “Pro Style Offense” – Jason Whitten, pro football analyst
— Jonathan Martin (@JMart1138) November 27, 2018
Jason Witten: “The Texans run a pro style offense.”
Me: “That would make sense in the NFL, a professional football league.”#MNF
— BG (@BrianGulish) November 27, 2018
Jason Witten just said, during an NFL game, “this is a pro-style offense.” Yeah, thanks for that, guy.
— Spappledink (@GetYourShyneBox) November 27, 2018
Monday Night Football’s commentary team is the worst. Witten: “They’re a pro-style offense.” No fucking shit.
— Brett Miles (@brettxedge570) November 27, 2018
Witten: “This is a pro style offense”
Does he know he’s not announcing a college football game?
— myfanchize (@myfanchize) November 27, 2018
Jason Witten: “Texans run a pro style offense.”
Isn’t every offense in the pros a pro-style offense?
— Paul Nanos (@PaulNanos) November 27, 2018
Just heard @JasonWitten call the @HoustonTexans offense a "pro style" offense on @NFL_MNF Genius commentary! Who knew! This whole time I thought I was watching Division 3. Thanks for the insight Jason.
— Mike McWain (@ducker24) November 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/billhobbs/status/1067233049992138755
https://twitter.com/Brooks_Doherty/status/1067231488469606400
Jason Witten "The Texans run a pro style offense" pic.twitter.com/8NAj7zmsmM
— Zach Sweet (@zachsweet12) November 27, 2018
This is a pro style offense. Jason witten said that. While doing commentary for a pro game pic.twitter.com/TFkjnDd4K7
— The Heartburn Kid (@peagle05) November 27, 2018
I’ve had enough of Jason Witten and his horseshit analysis. He’s horrible at this job. Earlier he complimented the Texans for running a “pro style offense” and all 2nd half he keeps randomly bringing up Dak Prescott. Who thought him being the #MNF color guy was a good idea??
— Mike (@MikeTerril) November 27, 2018
No idea.