Amazon Prime’s NFL announcer Al Michaels has once again captured the attention of fans on the streaming platform this season. black friday applied area.
The 80-year-old returned to the booth with Kirk Herbstreit on Friday. kansas City Chiefs win week 13 las vegas Raiders for prime.
However, the play-by-play announcer became embroiled in controversy when he mentioned former Aaron Hernández. New England Patriots Tight end found guilty of murder.
Hernández was charged with the murder of semi-professional soccer player Odin Lloyd in 2013, and was ultimately found guilty in 2015 and sentenced to life in prison without parole. In 2017, he was found dead in his cell. His death was ruled a suicide.
On Friday’s broadcast, Michaels likened his tight partnership with the Patriots’ Hernández. Rob Gronkowski From the era of Kansas City’s current dynasty, it includes: Travis Kelce And Noah Gray.
Michaels’ later comparison patrick mahomes During the second quarter, he passed a pass to Gray in the end zone, which was harmless and accurate enough considering the Chiefs’ current quest. super bowl Three peat.
Amazon Prime’s NFL announcer Al Michaels (right) once again received a lot of attention from fans this season.
Michaels was referring to Aaron Hernandez, a former Patriots tight end who was convicted of murder.
However, NFL fans were perplexed by comments on social media, with many questioning Michaels’ reasoning for dropping the controversial former player’s name.
‘No Al Michaels, let’s not compare Noah Gray to Aaron Hernández,’ one outraged social media user posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Another added: ‘Al Michaels casually comparing Noah Gray and Aaron Hernandez is so fucking wild… ‘
‘Al Michaels raised Aaron Hernández? Oh, one shocked fan posted, while another shared two laughing emojis and posted, ‘Al Michaels isn’t casually comparing the Chiefs TE to Aaron Hernández.’
‘Aaron Hernandez with Al Michaels name off wasn’t on my bingo card,’ said another.
One fan was particularly frustrated, saying: ‘no! ‘Al Michaels Don’t Mention Aaron Hernández on Amazon Prime Video Black Friday Football!’
Others seemed surprised by Michaels’ insensitive comment, with some claiming the announcer didn’t seem to care.
‘Al Michaels doesn’t give a shit,’ one person claimed. ‘We talk about Aaron Hernandez on the air.’
Michaels likened Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski to Travis Kelce and Noah Gray (pictured).
NFL fans were stunned by the veteran play-by-play announcer’s social media comments.
Al Michaels mentioning Aaron Hernandez. ‘You’d think there would be a natural filter that would keep you from going there,’ said another.
“Al Michaels name dropping Aaron Hernandez the day after Thanksgiving,” chimed in a third, while a fourth chimed in, “Al Michaels just casually mentioned Aaron Hernandez like he was just a normal dude.”
Meanwhile, others agreed and claimed NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell would be unimpressed by the comments.
One fan said, ‘Al Michaels yelling the name ‘Aaron Hernández’ on air must have activated all of Roger Goodell’s Spidey senses.
Another commissioner said, ‘I can’t believe Goodell didn’t activate Al Michaels’ shock collar at the mention of Hernández.’
‘I don’t think the NFL likes to mention Aaron Hernández too much.’ Another person posted, ‘Amazon quotes Al Michael’s Hernández saying, “He’s out.”‘
This is not the first time this season that a commentator has been criticized by fans.
Michaels has come under fire for his comments (especially his lack of enthusiasm, which has led many fans to call for his retirement).
