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Jason Witten Admits 'It Sucked' to Hear Monday Night Football Criticism

Jason Witten admits it wasn't easy navigating through his rookie season as ESPN's lead Monday Night Football analyst.

In a conversation with Ryen Russillo on his podcast, "Dual Threat," Witten looked back on his broadcasting experience and the struggles he endured throughout. The now un-retired Cowboys tight end added that, while the decision to return to the field was not influenced by the criticism he received for his booth performances, it was at times difficult to hear.

"Nobody’s immune to it, regardless of how much mental toughness you have," Witten said. "That was one of the things I kind of prided myself on as a player 15 years.