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'Old hags'? Maybe executive just knew all along Pat McAfee would be trouble for ESPN

After accusing an ESPN executive of "trying to sabotage us," Pat McAfee doubles down and calls those who don't see his appeal "old hags."

On Monday, rather than trying to smooth things over with ESPN's head of event and studio production whom McAfee last week called “a rat” and claimed was “trying to sabotage us,” the former Pro Bowl punter doubled down. They might have to put up with some swearing, sophomoric jokes and tank tops, but it would be worth it to get an in with the younger demographic that doesn’t consume media in any ways familiar to the "old hags." Rodgers has said something cringe-worthy and/or borderline offensive nearly every week he’s been on, and ESPN didn’t make a peep until the four-time NFL MVP went after Kimmel, the holy grail for parent company Disney.

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