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Sean McDonough reveals why things were 'awkward' with Jon Gruden on 'Monday Night Football'

Sean McDonough didn't exactly enjoy his time calling "Monday Night Football." Shortly after leaving the program, McDonough revealed he was frustrated over the quality of games he had to call. During a podcast appearance Thursday, McDonough revealed how his chemistry with partner Jon Gruden led to some "awkward" moments in the booth.

McDonough expanded on his relationship with Gruden during an appearance on the "Sports Illustrated Media Podcast" with Jimmy Traina. When asked about what went wrong on "Monday Night Football," McDonough said the directives he received from the network didn't fit Gruden's style in the booth.