The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread

BizzyC

In fairness though, someone in the public eye should have more cop on to not pose for photos like this.

As you said, others may be complete a-holes in private, but they have sense not to provide evidence for the public to see.

BizzyC

BizzyC wrote: »

In fairness though, someone in the public eye should have more cop on to not pose for photos like this.

Party, pretty girls, presume at least a few drinks taken if not more. To be honest, have seen it happen to friends of mine who are otherwise saints. As the book about Jones own Cowboys was titled "Boys Will Be Boys".

It seems at least very opportunist to be taking pics and then running to the www or media.

Son Of A Vidic

Deleted User wrote: »

Party, pretty girls, presume at least a few drinks taken if not more.

And a billionaire Football franchise owner, that's incredibly stupid enough to put himself in that situation.

Deleted User wrote: »

It seems at least very opportunist to be taking pics and then running to the www or media.

Yes it is and Jerry Jones of all people should probably know that more than most. Which makes his actions even more dumb.

Scummy opportunists are every where with their camera phones. But when a man with the money and resources he has to protect himself, gets stung. Then it just boggles my mind.

Masked Man

I am just shocked and appalled that a rich and famous man likes sex.

Also the backstory is way more weird and wacky than pictures of a guy with a few women.

Son Of A Vidic

Masked Man wrote: »

I am just shocked and appalled that a rich and famous man likes sex.

I couldn't careless about what he gets up to in his private life. But with his money? And then being stupid enough to get stung? Well it makes me wonder how with such gullibility, he even earned his wealth in the first place

Corvus Maximus

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

I couldn't careless about what he gets up to in his private life. But with his money?

I suspect "with his money" the parties get better, the women more attractive, and the willpower more useless!

If the pics were taken as part of some blackmail operation as in Masked Man's link, then my original point is underlined. The person whose behaviour should be criticised here first and foremost is the person taking the pics and passing them on.

Son Of A Vidic

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I suspect "with his money" the parties get better, the women more attractive, and the willpower more useless!

If the pics were taken as part of some blackmail operation as in Masked Man's link, then my original point is underlined. The person whose behaviour should be criticised here first and foremost is the person taking the pics and passing them on.

If I had his money and I wanted to 'meet' some high quality ladies of the night. My security detail would secure their iPhones in the lobby or outside the bedroom door. Even overlooking his well established stupidity, does he not employ people to look out for him and prevent these episodes?

mikemac1

"New Series Showcases Lewis And Anger Management Specialist Dr. Christian Conte As They Put 9 Coaches Through An Intense Program To Change Their Combative Ways

New series called Coaching Bad


http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/08/04/spike-tv-greenlights-reality-series-coaching-bad-starring-ray-lewis/289973/

A Dr Phil type and then Ray Lewis preaching as he does.

Sounds like a dud of a show

But it's weird and wacky and maybe some will want to watch it later this year. They haven't started filming yet

Joemcn95

www .joe.ie/sports/us-sports/30-reasons-we-cant-wait-for-the-nfl-to-start-in-30-days/

Not a bad aul report by JOE.ie, NFL needs to get more exposure on Irish sites like this if there's ever going too be a big Irish following

Paully D

Joemcn95 wrote: »

www .joe.ie/sports/us-sports/30-reasons-we-cant-wait-for-the-nfl-to-start-in-30-days/

Not a bad aul report by JOE.ie, NFL needs to get more exposure on Irish sites like this if there's ever going too be a big Irish following

Michael Sam

The 244th pick of the draft is known by everyone as he is the first openly gay NFL player. How San Diego use the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2013 will be fascinating, as will be how his career covered by the media

It will certainly be fascinating, especially considering he doesn't even play for them! :pac:

nerd69

Paully D wrote: »

It will certainly be fascinating, especially considering he doesn't even play for them! :pac:

i feel like theres a manti teo joke in there somewhere

Son Of A Vidic

I see Jake Ballard has retired.......

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2014/08/06/arizona-cardinals-jake-ballard-retires-nfl/13680985/

“Yesterday I made the difficult decision to retire from the game of football,” Ballard said in a statement. “I love this game and have put my heart and soul into it for as long as I can remember. After sustaining a serious knee injury while playing for the New York Giants in the Super Bowl, my body never felt the same. Having a quality of life after football is very important to me and I have witnessed it taken away from others. I will miss the game tremendously, but I am ready for this next chapter in my life. It was an honor and a privilege to play for the NY Giants, New England Patriots, and most recently the Arizona Cardinals. I met amazing people from all of my teammates, to opponents, to trainers, to coaches, to owners, and everyone in between. I thank you for allowing me to be a part of your fraternity and I wish you all nothing but success.”

A nice lad and it's always sad to see a career end so soon. Hopefully he do well for himself in whatever future endeavors he pursues.

helimachoptor

Chris Johnson has 1 yard on 3 carries.. get used to that production Jets Fans

Guffy

helimachoptor wrote: »

Chris Johnson has 1 yard on 3 carries.. get used to that production Jets Fans

And a td, don't forget the TD

helimachoptor

Christ Ivory broke ribs I think so Johnson is the workhorse back now, that's not going to end well

Guffy

helimachoptor wrote: »

Christ Ivory broke ribs I think so Johnson is the workhorse back now, that's not going to end well

Done it myself. Couple weeks and a flack jacket and he'll be fine. Maybe first week of regular season, but if johnson does well they may not rush it.

Hazys

Willy Beaman signed with the Bengals

http://t.co/MSYMyiZDke

HigginsJ

Hazys wrote: »

Willy Beaman signed with the Bengals

http://t.co/MSYMyiZDke

Who is that?

nerd69

happy dallas cowboys day (8-8)

Paully D

Paully D wrote: »

Presuming Roddy White is true to his word, someone has just scored season tickets :pac:

helimachoptor wrote: »

hes just getting tickets for the bears game it seems

I thought of this post when I read the below. Nice touch from Roddy after the initial hesitancy. He certainly went out of his way to pay up giving the winner a great haul:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000375766/article/atl-end-around-roddy-white-doesnt-welch-on-bets

Roddy White made a bet with a fan on Twitter in March that he would hand over a pair of Falcons season tickets if Mercer beat Duke in the NCAA tournament. When Mercer pulled off the upset, White initially appeared hesitant to own up.

But the wide receiver eventually did own up -- and then some. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, White gave 20-year-old Dylan Hoyt two Falcons season tickets, two Super Bowl tickets, sideline passes to a home game and the opportunity to be White's training camp guest this month.

"Never bet anything unless you're willing to pay up," White said Wednesday.

Son Of A Vidic

Two Falcons season tickets.

Two Super Bowl tickets.

Sideline passes to a home game.

And the opportunity to be White's training camp guest this month.


Which can only mean one thing, Roddy White is really.......

Billy86

Now you mention it...

JaMarcusHustle

White Christmas has taken on a whole new meaning.

helimachoptor

For anyone that watched the Titans/Packers game the other day they'll realise it was monsoon conditions.


apparently this "stream" of water when on for about 6/7 minutes and the guy sat through it

http://www.titansreport.com/topic/14316-titans-fan-has-worst-seat-in-the-house/

HigginsJ

There are no words

JaMarcusHustle

Son Of A Vidic

HigginsJ wrote: »

There are no words

Knex*

I laughed

HigginsJ

Knex. wrote: »

I laughed

Not sure if that revelation or the video is more shocking!!

Knex*

Just reading Linval Joseph was shot in the calf by a 'stray bullet', in a night club on Saturday. What the hell.

Vikings saying he'll be back by Week 1, but that is mad.

Edit: Reading up on it, and it seems 9 people were injured.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/09/minnesota-vikings-defensive-tackle-linval-joseph-shot-in-nightclub