Kenny Mayne ends ESPN career with joking ‘F—- you’ to Aaron Rodgers

In Kenny Mayne’s final appearance as an ESPN anchor, the longtime host landed an interview with Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. 

Rodgers detailed the differences between himself and the front office in Green Bay, but the most standout moment might’ve been Mayne’s mic-drop exit from the set. 

“Last time we did an interview together, you told me to go heavy in the cryptocurrency game,” Mayne said. He listened to Rodgers’ advice, but it hasn’t worked out in Mayne’s favor.

“We’re down 40 percent, then I lost my job, Gretchen just wants a new comforter. F–— you, Aaron Rodgers,” Mayne said, leaving Rodgers laughing.

“I love you, Ken,” Rodgers said as Mayne left the set after 27 years at ESPN.

Only @Kenny_Mayne could end his interview with @AaronRodgers12 this way. pic.twitter.com/Aw09nrT4Eq

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 25, 2021

Earlier in the interview, Rodgers made his first public comments about the situation between him and the Packers. He didn’t tip his hand to what the immediate future might hold, but Rodgers offered insight into what bugs him. 

The biggest takeaway: Rodgers’ frustration doesn’t stem from the team drafting quarterback Jordan Love in 2020. Instead, the “culture” of the organization is what has riled Rodgers.

“With my situation, look, it’s never been about the draft pick, picking Jordan,” Rodgers said. “I love Jordan. He’s a great kid. [It has been] a lot of fun to work together. I love the coaching staff. Love my teammates. Love the fan base in Green Bay. An incredible 16 years. It’s just kind of about a philosophy and maybe forgetting that it is about the people that make the thing go. It’s about character. It’s about culture. It’s about doing things the right way.”