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Producer Slams Esiason for Silencing Olympic Athletes

2/13/2026

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Mike Ryan, a producer on The Dan Le Batard Show, criticized former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason for urging Olympic athletes to "pipe down" about representing America.
He said Esiason's comments amount to silencing athletes with valid concerns.
Ryan noted a double standard in sports commentary, arguing conservatives are not criticized for using sports as a platform.
He urged critics to speak plainly.

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Mike Ryan, a producer on The Dan Le Batard Show, criticized former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason for urging Olympic athletes to "pipe down" about representing America.
He said Esiason's comments amount to silencing athletes with valid concerns.
Ryan noted a double standard in sports commentary, arguing conservatives are not criticized for using sports as a platform.
He urged critics to speak plainly.