Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio drew attention during a Thursday press conference by referencing the recent Senate committee appearance of former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci. During the hearing on Wednesday, Fauci, who led the agency from 1984 to 2022, reportedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right 111 times to avoid answering questions.
Addressing the media, Fangio joked about the situation, stating, "I’m gonna be like Fauci and just take the Fifth Amendment on all questions. Did you guys see that? Oh my god." While the defensive coordinator used the moment for humor, he proceeded to answer inquiries regarding his defensive personnel and preparations for the 2026 season.
Sports commentator Pat McAfee later utilized a clip of Fangio’s remarks during a segment on "The Pat McAfee Show," using the footage to playfully respond to various questions throughout the broadcast. Beyond this, McAfee used his platform to advocate for Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who is currently vying for the starting role against Deshaun Watson. McAfee argued that Sanders provides a necessary "spark" to the Browns offense, noting that the team found success and won games once the rookie entered the field. "We are a pro-Shedeur show," McAfee stated, expressing his desire to see the quarterback secure the starting position after his rookie season performance, which included 1400 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions over seven starts.
Brown to Patriots and Mike Evans to 49ersAlso Read: “You're ignoring the alleged victims”: Tony Farmer calls out Mina Kimes, Pat McAfee over Matt Miller GoFundMe donations amid fraud allegationPat McAfee rallies behind Shedeur Sanders for Browns' QB1 roleDuring the podcast, Pat McAfee showed his support for Cleveland B
I’m pumped to see if the Cleveland Browns can find somebody.”Sanders completed 56.6% of his passes for 1400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions over seven starts in his rookie season.
