DC Tom Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 Brown did not set a precedent. The Raiders did. And that precedent is: the Raiders are a comically stupid organization. And it's not all that much of a precedent, really...more of a confirmation. 6 1 1
Virgil Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 I think the Pats set the dangerous precedent. They saw what he did and picked him up within hours. I get the issues with collusion and whatnot, but no team should have touched him. But they've always strayed from the pack and I hope it finally bites them in the ass. Honestly, I hope the NFL steps in and suspends him for conduct detrimental to the league, but that won't happen. 3 2 1
Dr.Sack Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 This proves you can be a douche & still find employment if you are an All-Pro. If you are a good QB (around Pro Bowl level) and do a symbolic political protest to shine a light on an issue you won’t be employed. 4
Locomark Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 Oakland should have put him on the mentally unable to perform list until he could pass a psych evaluation. <sarcasm off> 1
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 This is why you have to totally respect a player like WR Larry Fitzgerald, he has been balling out since 2004, 2nd all time in yards, 3rd all time in receptions, tied for 6th all time in TD receptions and you don't ever hear anything other than his love for the game, always smiling, dude should have a statue like Rocky leading up to the stadium. 6 5
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 It creates a lot of clicks. The nfl is ok with it. Brown Raiders jerseys are collectibles
BillsShredder83 Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 58 minutes ago, Dr.Sack said: This proves you can be a douche & still find employment if you are an All-Pro. If you are a good QB (around Pro Bowl level) and do a symbolic political protest to shine a light on an issue you won’t be employed. Oh stfuuuuu. Kaep isnt goooooood. Dude stopped eating protein and shriveled to nothing... then stuck his joint in the mashed potatoes that is advertising dollars of the league. You realize the league is run by advertising revenue and not ticket sales right?
mrags Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 3 hours ago, 78thealltimegreat said: Any player who gets traded for and does anything including being racist that he can to get out of the contract he just signed what’s to stop this from happening again? Cause we know once it was probably reported through back channels that the Pats wanted him he asked for his release right after his heartfelt team apology yesterday...potentially a CBA issue? It’s been going on a while actually. All these holdouts and shenanigans. The NFL allowed it to happen years ago with the start of the Kaepernick crap. They should have taken a stance that they are the employer and what they say must be followed or pack your bags. Didn’t, they allowed these idiot kids to dictate what they want this league to be and it’s biting them in the butt now. its The downfall of the league. The only thing that’s keeping it upright is the fantasy and gambling aspect right now.
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, mrags said: It’s been going on a while actually. All these holdouts and shenanigans. The NFL allowed it to happen years ago with the start of the Kaepernick crap. They should have taken a stance that they are the employer and what they say must be followed or pack your bags. Didn’t, they allowed these idiot kids to dictate what they want this league to be and it’s biting them in the butt now. its The downfall of the league. The only thing that’s keeping it upright is the fantasy and gambling aspect right now. Lol, the league is making more money than ever. If stuff like Brown happened more often it would only increase ratings.
Mc1320 Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 Star players whining themselves out of town happens all the time in the NBA. Surprised it took this long to get to the NFL.
Doc Brown Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, BuffaloBillsGospel said: This is why you have to totally respect a player like WR Larry Fitzgerald, he has been balling out since 2004, 2nd all time in yards, 3rd all time in receptions, tied for 6th all time in TD receptions and you don't ever hear anything other than his love for the game, always smiling, dude should have a statue like Rocky leading up to the stadium. Yup and no complaints about having to play with Anderson, Kolb, and Skelton for three seasons between Warner and Palmer in the prime of his career.
JoPar_v2 Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 3 hours ago, 78thealltimegreat said: Any player who gets traded for and does anything including being racist that he can to get out of the contract he just signed what’s to stop this from happening again? Cause we know once it was probably reported through back channels that the Pats wanted him he asked for his release right after his heartfelt team apology yesterday...potentially a CBA issue? I’m with you, except for the racist part. Sorry but “cracker” doesn’t offend me as a white person. Probably because whites have historically been in power in this country. But you’re right about the general precedent...it’s bad. Bad for a small market team like the Bills and just bad in general.
78thealltimegreat Posted September 8, 2019 Author Posted September 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, JoPar_v2 said: I’m with you, except for the racist part. Sorry but “cracker” doesn’t offend me as a white person. Probably because whites have historically been in power in this country. But you’re right about the general precedent...it’s bad. Bad for a small market team like the Bills and just bad in general. I hear you but just remember we live in a new age where even certain Christmas Carols are deemed insensitive...not a stretch to far for many people to find his comments bigoted and racist
mrags Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Lol, the league is making more money than ever. If stuff like Brown happened more often it would only increase ratings. It’s making more money than ever because of what I said. Because of fantasy and because of gambling. The real fans fans of the game that don’t gamble and don’t do fantasy are getting sick of the shenanigans. And just because the league is making money doesn’t mean they aren’t losing fans. Doesn’t mean they aren’t losing ratings. It’s 2 completely different things.
MyDogLuvsPB Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Well, yes. But the problem is Oakland giving him his way instead of suspending him 4 games for "Conduct Detrimental to the Team" or letting him not report I totally agree! Serve the suspension first then try to trade him before granting an outright release. 1
Nelius Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 Definitely creates one for Gruden and Mayock. Welcome to the team, Mike!
mrags Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 2 hours ago, JoPar_v2 said: I’m with you, except for the racist part. Sorry but “cracker” doesn’t offend me as a white person. Probably because whites have historically been in power in this country. But you’re right about the general precedent...it’s bad. Bad for a small market team like the Bills and just bad in general. Regardless if YOU find it racist or not. It is, and definitely was meant to be a racist comment. Just like the video of when he found out he was released, running around yelling “IM FREE, IM FREE” like he was some slave. The guy just lives in his own little world thinking he’s oppressed for making $15m a year. And it was double that until this morning. Give me a break. 1
RobbRiddick Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 I'm surprised Bill even knew he'd been released. From what I've heard he really doesn't follow those guys 3
sherpa Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 It is becoming more and more obvious that the league consists of 32 independent contractors employing 53 independent contractors. 1
JoPar_v2 Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 2 hours ago, 78thealltimegreat said: I hear you but just remember we live in a new age where even certain Christmas Carols are deemed insensitive...not a stretch to far for many people to find his comments bigoted and racist Yeah sure i get that. If there’s some whites floating around here or wherever that want to get offended over cracker or ***** or whatever they can go ahead and BE offended. It’s a bit of a stretch but whatever. I’d just not be offended at a stupid slur that hasn’t held any cultural relevance since 1890.
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