Mike Mayock Hilariously Threatens To Walk Off NFL Network Set As Orangutan Makes Colts Selection

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock was not a big fan of the Indianapolis Colts‘ idea to have an orangutan from an area zoo announce their third-round draft pick on live television during the 2017 NFL Draft on Saturday.

Mayock was so frustrated, at one point he threatened to walk off the set if they cut to the zoo again.

“If we’re going back to the zoo, I’m walking off the desk,” Mayock said. “I’ve about had the zoo, OK? Enough. Enough. I mean, is this good TV?”

“I think we’ve got to be a little respectful,” Mayock said. “It’s a big day for Grover Stewart, and rather than talking about that chimp, let’s get back to some football here. It’s a big day for him.”

This draft has been a bit of a s—tshow with all the bells, whistles and gimmicks. Thus, it’s understandable to see an NFL purist reach his wit’s end…