It's evident to me that Beasley's COVID stuff HAS bothered GR, particularly the afternoon hosts, and that's likely why they were compelled to discuss it.
How does ESPN carrying other networks' televised broadcasts result in ESPN influencing what other network commentators say?
Any service that carries ST is merely a middleman.
If you are considering the blocked punt against the Steelers and dropped INTs as incidences where luck was involved, I think your thesis is flawed. I consider those execution flaws, not bad luck.
Trying to understand your logic/analysis. Are you saying Josh's illness caused the horrific O line play that lost us the game? Or just that Josh was sick and that in itself caused us to lose?