Well, the Patriots have made a lot of brilliant moves in the past such as Randy Moss, but today they made a bad one - a real bad one. In desperate need of a deep threat at wide receiver, the Triots traded for Chad Ocho "Stinko". Why? Stinko is not a true deep threat. He can't really stretch the field like the Patriots need. He wants to be a celebrity more than a great wide receiver. Most of all, he acts like a 15 year old and will never be a "pro" mentally.
The Triots could have went after other wide receivers such as Sidney Rice or Plaxico Burress. Rice has more upside than Stinko and Burress is more motivated right now after missing the last 2 seasons in prison. Both of these players act more professional on the field than Stinko. Stinko can't help himself when it comes to SHUTTING HIS MOUTH AND AVOIDING THE CAMERA. He will become a distraction on any team. He has to be in the spotlight and cannot just focus on football. Stinko will always say something or do something totally immature and stupid that will be a distraction from being the best player he can be and keeping his team from being the best they can be.
The Triots have already added a possible headache by acquiring Albert Haynesworth. However, Haynesworth is somewhat over a barrel if he wishes to continue playing football. If Haynesworth doesn't perform with the Triots, his career may be over. After literally giving no effort at all for the Redskins last year, Haynesworth has a lot to prove to a lot of people. If Haynesworth falls in line and gives good effort, he is worth the risk because he can contribute greatly to the Patriots pass rush, which was nonexistent last year.
Every NFL team needs players with some attitude or a mean streak. Squeaky clean teams don't reach the ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl. The Patriots have been great at having a blend of the right personalities and attitudes in the locker room. You either do it the Patriot Way or you are shown the door. Ocho Stinko is the wrong guy for this locker room. He won't make a huge mistake to get shown the door. He will contribute just enough on the field, but off the field he will be that zit on the end of the Patriots nose - constantly reminding everyone he is here. Ocho Stinko will never learn how to just SHUT UP, WORK HARD, and LET HIS PLAYING DO THE TALKING!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Do You Think Ben Roethlisberger Is A Thug?
I had an interesting conversation with a friend the other day pertaining to "Big" Ben Roethlisberger the QB of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He asked the question is "Big" Ben a thug in my opinion? The question is an interesting one because we all know that Ben has a shady past but he has never been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime. Also, I do respect Roethlisberger as a QB and the job he has done for the Steelers over his career.
No, I am not a big fan of "Big" Ben but I always try to be realistic when evaluating players and their performances. Roethlisberger has been very clutch in his career. Although he lost the Super Bowl to the Packers and didn't play his best game, Roethlisberger makes big plays in the clutch as often as any QB in the NFL. He has 2 Super Bowl rings and has now played in 3 Super Bowls. Whether you like him as a player or not, the accomplishments prove that "Big" Ben gets it done on the field.
Is he a thug, though? As I considered that question, it became very clear to me how PERCEPTION carries so much weight in our world. "Big" Ben has been ACCUSED of some very poor decisions and possibly criminal actions in the past by more than one person. No, he has never been charged, arrested, or convicted of any crimes. However, with all the clouds of accusation and differing accounts of what happened or didn't happen, one can't help but believe he has executed HORRIBLE judgement at the very least. But, when you consider "Big" Ben - star Super Bowl winning QB of one of the most popular and successful teams in NFL history, most people don't PERCEIVE him as a THUG.
Again, don't PERCEIVE HIM AS A THUG. How do we PERCEIVE THE MEAN, NASTY, DIRT EATING, NAIL SPITTING linebacker if he is accused of the actions that Ben has been accused of? How do we PERCEIVE THE FLAMBOYANT, ARROGANT, SELF CENTERED, BRAGGING wide receiver if he is accused of those same actions? How do we perceive the champion boxer or MMA fighter if accused on those same actions?
I define a thug as a person who bullies or runs over others with no consideration as they satisfy their own selfish wishes while either breaking the law or breaking society's law of human decency. Based on all the information that has emerged from the acts that "Big" Ben has been accused of - Yes, as of today I consider him a THUG. Great football player, but a THUG.
No, we don't know what happened last off season when Ben was accused of sexually assaulting a very intoxicated girl in her early twenties in a back room of a bar as the door to that room was supposedly guarded by 2 of his body guards. But when you put yourself in that position with what appears to be a very vulnerable person, I PERCEIVE YOU to be creating an atmosphere where you can bully someone with no consideration while either breaking the law or breaking society's law of human decency.
Again, it is amazing how the star QB can get the hall pass for shady behavior, when we would crucify others for those same actions. Will I ever give "Big" Ben the opportunity to change and prove he isn't a THUG? ABSOLUTELY, everyone deserves that opportunity. However, it will take years of consistent behavior to believe someone is truly different and has learned the error of their ways - whatever those errors may be.
What say you, is Ben Roethlisberger a thug?
No, I am not a big fan of "Big" Ben but I always try to be realistic when evaluating players and their performances. Roethlisberger has been very clutch in his career. Although he lost the Super Bowl to the Packers and didn't play his best game, Roethlisberger makes big plays in the clutch as often as any QB in the NFL. He has 2 Super Bowl rings and has now played in 3 Super Bowls. Whether you like him as a player or not, the accomplishments prove that "Big" Ben gets it done on the field.
Is he a thug, though? As I considered that question, it became very clear to me how PERCEPTION carries so much weight in our world. "Big" Ben has been ACCUSED of some very poor decisions and possibly criminal actions in the past by more than one person. No, he has never been charged, arrested, or convicted of any crimes. However, with all the clouds of accusation and differing accounts of what happened or didn't happen, one can't help but believe he has executed HORRIBLE judgement at the very least. But, when you consider "Big" Ben - star Super Bowl winning QB of one of the most popular and successful teams in NFL history, most people don't PERCEIVE him as a THUG.
Again, don't PERCEIVE HIM AS A THUG. How do we PERCEIVE THE MEAN, NASTY, DIRT EATING, NAIL SPITTING linebacker if he is accused of the actions that Ben has been accused of? How do we PERCEIVE THE FLAMBOYANT, ARROGANT, SELF CENTERED, BRAGGING wide receiver if he is accused of those same actions? How do we perceive the champion boxer or MMA fighter if accused on those same actions?
I define a thug as a person who bullies or runs over others with no consideration as they satisfy their own selfish wishes while either breaking the law or breaking society's law of human decency. Based on all the information that has emerged from the acts that "Big" Ben has been accused of - Yes, as of today I consider him a THUG. Great football player, but a THUG.
No, we don't know what happened last off season when Ben was accused of sexually assaulting a very intoxicated girl in her early twenties in a back room of a bar as the door to that room was supposedly guarded by 2 of his body guards. But when you put yourself in that position with what appears to be a very vulnerable person, I PERCEIVE YOU to be creating an atmosphere where you can bully someone with no consideration while either breaking the law or breaking society's law of human decency.
Again, it is amazing how the star QB can get the hall pass for shady behavior, when we would crucify others for those same actions. Will I ever give "Big" Ben the opportunity to change and prove he isn't a THUG? ABSOLUTELY, everyone deserves that opportunity. However, it will take years of consistent behavior to believe someone is truly different and has learned the error of their ways - whatever those errors may be.
What say you, is Ben Roethlisberger a thug?
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