dogman Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 My guess is that most coaches would sign a kangaroo if they thought it would help them win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I'm sure there are plenty of people in Philly just as dumb or even dumber than Smith, but how does that make losing two black players and a white player while picking up 2 black players, a latino, and extending another latino racism? Again, it looks bad that they re-signed Cooper. Â Kelly most likely isn't a racist. But if you were a black player, you might have a problem with some of the moves. Since the majority of this board is not black NFL players, I'm not shocked that people disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Again, it looks bad that they re-signed Cooper. Â Kelly most likely isn't a racist. But if you were a black player, you might have a problem with some of the moves. Since the majority of this board is not black NFL players, I'm not shocked that people disagree. Â Kelly would gladly resign Maclin for the numbers that Cooper signed up for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 My guess is that most coaches would sign a kangaroo if they thought it would help them win.I thought someone did sign a rugby player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Â Kelly would gladly resign Maclin for the numbers that Cooper signed up for. I agree with you 100% and there are other factors here. Â IMO, they should have never re-signed Cooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Again, it looks bad that they re-signed Cooper. Â Kelly most likely isn't a racist. But if you were a black player, you might have a problem with some of the moves. Since the majority of this board is not black NFL players, I'm not shocked that people disagree. Â Whether or not it "looks bad" to idiots and whether or not it is actually bad are two entirely different things. Of course it "looks bad" to idiots. They're idiots. I agree with you 100% and there are other factors here. Â IMO, they should have never re-signed Cooper. Â Because he was caught saying the n-word on camera once? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 @ProFootballTalk: ESPN's Stephen A. Smith suggests racism in Chip Kelly's roster moves http://t.co/hUukJI1H57 Â Â Must be the "real" reason he got rid of McCoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 You honestly think Smith is the only one in Philly who feels like this? I don't care how many people in Philly feel like that, it doesn't make it a legitimate issue - and there is nothing in the moves that Chip Kelly has made that warrants the accusation. I am not a Chip Kelly fan. I think he is over-rated as a coach and in way over his head as a "personnel" man. However, he has never conducted himself in any way that justifies even the hint that he is racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I just looked at his twitter feed...his profile picture has 9 photos...1(maybe) is a white person, not sure who it is, but he looks white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Yeah like Poojer, I live in the area and have heard no local response of the sort. Â That isn't to say that people aren't a little mystified. DJAX was cut for nothing but dead money on the cap after a Pro Bowl year, Shady was a fan favorite and Maclin had a great year, and was their last really good receiver. Chip truly trusts his system, and the idea seems to be that he considers himself General Patton in regards to personnel, the system and play calling. If you stray, or talk or don't buy in, you are replaceable. Â I am curious to see how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I don't care how many people in Philly feel like that, it doesn't make it a legitimate issue - and there is nothing in the moves that Chip Kelly has made that warrants the accusation. I am not a Chip Kelly fan. I think he is over-rated as a coach and in way over his head as a "personnel" man. However, he has never conducted himself in any way that justifies even the hint that he is racist. Riley Cooper. Â Again, he probably isn't a racist. But to a black player on the team, it might look bad. Â I'm shocked that this diverse board doesn't see it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Al Sharpton approves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Apparently just said on his radio show he refuses to apologize for comments & stands by them. Claims he wasn't making it race issue But said- Chip Kelly's Decisions Have Left "A few brothers feeling uncomfortable" Â just the majority worried about the minorities taking over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Riley Cooper. Â Again, he probably isn't a racist. But to a black player on the team, it might look bad. Â I'm shocked that this diverse board doesn't see it that way. Â Again, this diverse board perfectly understands the argument. Â What you don't understand is that it's a totally bogus argument, and by giving national airtime to a bogus argument Smith perpetuates the flawed rationale that this is race related, as opposed to business related. Â Correlation does not equal causation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I just looked at his twitter feed...his profile picture has 9 photos...1(maybe) is a white person, not sure who it is, but he looks white. Â probably a mixed guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Â Again, this diverse board perfectly understands the argument. Â What you don't understand is that it's a totally bogus argument, and by giving national airtime to a bogus argument Smith perpetuates the flawed rationale that this is race related, as opposed to business related. Â Correlation does not equal causation. Â If it doesn't stick after this explanation, I'm not sure what we can reasonably hope for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Â Again, this diverse board perfectly understands the argument. Â What you don't understand is that it's a totally bogus argument, and by giving national airtime to a bogus argument Smith perpetuates the flawed rationale that this is race related, as opposed to business related. Â Correlation does not equal causation. Â you are racist for using a word that is similar to Caucasian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumblefish Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 a few brothers uncomfortable, would suggest to me, it's Chips way or the highway, after all are we all not brothers in the eyes of the maker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 and for the record, i usually enjoy steven a, he definitely speaks his mind, he has some good takes on topics, but this seems totally irresponsible on his part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 @ProFootballTalk: ESPN's Stephen A. Smith suggests racism in Chip Kelly's roster moves http://t.co/hUukJI1H57 Stephen A Smith is dumb, loud, and obnoxious. Also, I think Stephen A Smith is probably racist himself. I don't think he cares for white people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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