[quote]bklewis wrote:
Ok…I’ll play your silly game. There is really no defense for T.O. but c’mon, why is everybody overreacting?
What did T.O. really do?
Did he murder someone? (Ray Lewis) oops, he was just involved in a murder investigation.
Did he hit an official?
Did he use an illegal drug? (pick one)
Did he commit any type of crime? (here again, pick one)
The answer of course is NO. While I do not agree with his way of handling things he is entitled to his opinion. When you really get to the heart of the matter that is the problem. People disagree with his opinion. Philly knew this going in and now they act surprised. Give me a break!!
NFL players are forgiven for way bigger problems. This guy is a physical specimen in a game where physical specimens dominate. He doesn’t get paid to give his opinion, he gets paid to run and catch. But he IS entitled to speak his mind, no matter how stupid he sounds.
I’m blown away by the reaction to him actually because the NFL celebrates the bad boy image.
Marvin Harrison is the best receiver in the league but you wouldn’t know it from the press that Randy, T.O. and others get.
And I guarantee that if Philly were 8-0 (not 4-4) T.O. would be worshipped by the entire city and coaching staff in spite of his mouth. T.O. was the same guy last year in the Super Bowl but all you heard about was his heroic performance after an injury.
And no I’m not an Eagles fan (go Saints)and I personally don’t care for T.O. but let’s be honest…T.O. is getting way too much press for something as simple as “stupid comments”.[/quote]
True, players commit “bigger” offenses, but few commit more important offenses. How much does snorting some nose canding while stabbing a prostitute who is sucking you off while you hit a police officer with your car affect your gameplay?
Assuming you live and get out of jail somehow, it affects your gameplay very little. Being rude to your team, coach, quarterback, and people that pay the bills does hurt your play though. No matter what anyone says your feelings about the people around you influence how you behave towards them.
I agree with what I heard on ESPN, people will play the rent T.O. for a year game from here on out.