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Originally Posted by GeorgeZimZam
I think this is by design, both for Dorsey and now Veach (and especially the common denominator: Andy Reid). When you can acquire a guy at a reduced premium, a roll of the dice is usually worth it. We’re not likely talking about murderers or serial rapists, after all. Especially now that we draft literally at the very last spot year in and year out. Pull the trigger (metaphorically, of course 😂 ), try to talk some sense into them, and cross your championship ring-laden fingers.
Some guys just end up shitting their own beds and flaming out. Nevertheless, I don’t hesitate to say keep ****ing doing it. Seriously. We’re only finding out about the ****ups, and clearly our on the field results are pristine. For every Rashee, there are untold numbers of guys that defy the reputation and keep their noses clean. As fans, it would be naive to think we are privy to trade secrets like character concerns on each and every prospect. Some, sure. But there are a lot more that never see the light of day.
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I get what you're saying. And hell, those of us old enough to remember, there was probably more bar fighting and such going on back in the '70s and '80s than was completely ignored at the time.
But 'luring' a person to your location so you can beat the snot out of him can't be excused as just "boys will be boys," or "heat of the moment," or other inane immature behavior. It's borderline mental illness, imo. I'm not a psychiatrist so I don't know if it's appropriately labeled as sociopathic or what, but it's premeditated and it's dangerous.
IF, and it's still up in the air as far as I know, but "
IF" Rice really did that, it should be pretty concerning for Andy and Veach, because that can lead to some pretty dark shit.
But as I said earlier, I'm still hoping that there's more to the story, or that the story is false. I'd just rather not believe that one of our players could behave like that kind of coward.