Certain TV guys will do anything to generate a reaction and drive ratings, but sometimes they take it too far.
Such was the case on Wednesday night, when WEEI host Kirk Minihane provided what he thought was the best solution to the problems surrounding NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Minihane jokingly suggested that the best way for Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his son Jonathan to get Goodell out of the league office and out of their hair is to “hire somebody to murder” him.
Holy crap, Boston TV host says ON THE AIR that Roger Goodell should be murdered. Yes, murdered. pic.twitter.com/IBz7J9Gj6K
— Bart Hubbuch (@BartHubbuch) September 3, 2015
“He’s a rich guy,” Minihane continued. “It’s not that complicated.”
He’s right, it’s not that complicated. But Minihane himself will likely make the next few days complicated for WEEI, as they’ll surely be hearing from critics and possibly the league office. Media members have certainly been fired for less.
It was just a really dumb thing to say, and we don’t see Minihane getting credentialed to any events the NFL will be hosting anytime soon.