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hlthe2b

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1. I know it is a euphemism, but I hate seeing comments like "mess him up" which sounds like intentional

Reply to Auggie (Original post)

Mon Feb 5, 2024, 08:25 AM

Feb 2024

intent to harm. The occasional "sack" is one thing. Trying to seriously harm a quarterback is quite another. Just saying...

We just seem to be accepting more and more violence--in politics, in person-to-person disagreements, in an already violent sport, football, and I, for one would like it to be toned down--at least in language.

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How do you beat Mahomes? "Mess him up just enough." [View all] Auggie Feb 2024 OP

I know it is a euphemism, but I hate seeing comments like "mess him up" which sounds like intentional hlthe2b Feb 2024 #1

"Mess Him Up" -- also known as "Confuse" Auggie Feb 2024 #4

I am fully aware. My point stands. hlthe2b Feb 2024 #5

You are correct, and there are those who subscribe to the "mess him up" in a physical way agenda. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2024 #9

Patricks brother is coming to the nfl Beachnutt Feb 2024 #2

Speaking of family, his father was just arrested for DUI, for a third time, could be facing jail sentence. sop Feb 2024 #3

Third time is completely unacceptable jimfields33 Feb 2024 #6

Patrick is to focused Beachnutt Feb 2024 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Rebl2 Feb 2024 #10

Not yet Beachnutt Feb 2024 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Rebl2 Feb 2024 #12

If it was that easy, Patrick wouldn't be in the SB all the time. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2024 #8

I'm hoping for the same score calguy Feb 2024 #13