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Watch: Jason Witten Has Telestrator Disaster in His First Monday Night Broadcast

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They call it preseason for a reason. For players, it’s a chance to get game ready or prove themselves, depending on their status on the team.

The same thing goes for announcers, particularly rookies like new “Monday Night Football” analyst Jason Witten.

In just his second time in the booth as part of the revamped “MNF” team and his first on a Monday night (the new crew called Thursday night’s Redskins-Jets game), Witten had one notable mistake that fans on social media were quick to point out.

Witten basically drew up an analysis on the telestrator that was a bit off. He explained how Colts defensive end John Simon came around the edge to get to Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, but in fact he went inside to take down Flacco.

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That was just one play, but overall, the reviews have not been great over his first two telecasts.

Do you think Witten will succeed on 'MNF'?

ESPN may have been persuaded to take a shot on the former Cowboy and broadcasting novice by the success of former Cowboy Tony Romo at CBS. Romo was also a novice in the booth and he was widely praised right from the start.

Overall, the new booth, featuring play-by-play man Joe Tessitore and Witten, has been underwhelming so far.

However, many viewers were impressed with Booger McFarland, who serves as an out-of-the-booth analyst.

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Others would like to see Witten replaced by Louis Riddick, who was in the studio for “MNF.”

While Witten has a long way to go, he’s worked only two games — preseason games at that — so he certainly can improve and succeed in the role.

But if he doesn’t, ESPN already might have some possible replacements waiting in the wings.

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Dave is a lifelong sports fan who has been writing for The Wildcard since 2017. He has been a writer for more than 20 years for a variety of publications.
Dave has been writing about sports for The Wildcard since 2017. He's been a reporter and editor for over 20 years, covering everything from sports to financial news. In addition to writing for The Wildcard, Dave has covered mutual funds for Pensions and Investments, meetings and conventions, money market funds, personal finance, associations, and he currently covers financial regulations and the energy sector for Macallan Communications. He has won awards for both news and sports reporting.
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