“Classic Skim Job”: Pat McAfee Breaks His Silence on Jacksonville Jaguars’ Amit Patel Controversy
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The Jacksonville Jaguars faced a significant financial setback as news broke about an ex-employee stealing millions of dollars. This controversy has garnered widespread attention on the internet, with sports analysts and football enthusiasts discussing the matter. The latest to chime in on this unfolding situation is former NFL punter Pat McAfee, who brought up a similar incident involving the Indianapolis Colts.
Lately, there has been a worrying rise in the number of alleged financial forgeries involving players and employees in the league. According to a Forbes report, out of the 14 players suspended for accused gambling-related offenses in the NFL’s 103-year history, nine of them have faced consequences this year. This time, an ex-employee of the Jaguars is accused of engaging in gambling, which McAfee referred to as a “classic skim job.”
Pat McAfee shattered the silence on the Jags’ loss!
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About three hours ago, Pat McAfee, on his show, talked about the recent issue of the Jaguars. One of their former employees allegedly stole $22 million from the team for personal indulgences. Drawing parallels to a similar incident with the Colts in the past, McAfee hinted at potential shady dealings within the franchise.
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He mentioned a situation in Indiana where an advertising professional manipulated the numbers in deals, creating a classic counting trick. He gave an example to weigh his statements, saying if a deal is supposed to be worth $60,000, but it is done for $50,000, you will have the $10,000 benefit, showing the money as “it never existed.“
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McAfee said: “I think that is pretty much what this guy was doing. I didn’t read the entire story. I don’t know it, but that’s classic skim. That’s a classic skim job if I do recall.“
But what is the whole story? And who is Amit Patel, accused of stealing $22 million from his ex-team?
The backdrop of alleged forgery!
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Amit Patel, a former Jaguars executive, is accused of stealing over $22 million to fund a luxurious lifestyle, including buying a Tesla vehicle, luxury watches, and private flights. Per NBC Sports, this American native worked for the team from 2018 to 2023.
He allegedly used the team’s funds via a “virtual credit card program, for gambling on Daily Sports Fantasy with FanDuel and DraftKings.” Patel’s lawyer attributed the actions to a gambling addiction. The accused expressed remorse, apologized for his conduct, and sought ongoing treatment.
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The NFL states that Patel’s actions did not impact football operations or interests.
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Shubhankar Adhikari