Twitter: NFL may be trying to make an example out of Zeke

[Corso]

It doesn’t help when every time one of these things comes up Jerry backhandedly challenges the league’s authority by basically saying “nothing to see here”.

At this point I’m not sure if it’s actually Jerry the league wants to make an example of, even more than Zeke. The guy just can’t keep his mouth shut.

Good point. I'm sure the owners wouldn't mind giving Jerry a Proper Slap, like from Mark Strong in Layer Cake.

 

[OmerV]

Before the edit you said your net worth was more than Zeke and using my friend Google I saw his contract was 24 million so I assumed you had more than that or at least whatever that amount would be after taxes are took out. That’s how I got the rich part by putting 1+1 and getting 2 but maybe 2 is the wrong answer to that classic 1+1 .

How can it be a back pedal? You saying it is such with no proof is just more online silliness trying to “win” a discussion. I understand I said something you don’t like so you have to immediately return the favor but make it realistic.

I never suggested what you said so again you’re not making sense. I said when people get in trouble some people are waiting for this stuff to happen so they can get self righteous. Maybe your old age has you confusing things I posted but that’s what I always said. I never have conflicting views that aren’t spelled out and like I said after you got obtuse I explained what I meant more in depth. If you’re not good at understanding that’s mainly your fault. I’ll take some blame but I tired to explain it more in detail guess that’s not detailed enough for you.

It was a back pedal because you said fans like to see players fail, then you said they don't actually like to see them fail, but they like to see them get busted for their actions. In any case, if they get busted for their actions and get suspended, and maybe even ultimately have their careers derailed, they do fail, and the team likely fails too. So it really doesn't make sense to say fans like to see them busted, but don't like seeing them fail.

As for me having no proof? Do I really need proof to indicate fans like to see the players and team they are fans of succeed?

Now, I will back pedal just a bit on my own and say that there are a very small % of fans that are just here to complain about everything, and that see nothing but gloom and doom all the time, and therefore get some joy out of Zeke having problems. What I would say about those people though is they are a very small minority, and not remotely representative of the overall fan base, or even the fans that aren't cutting Zeke a lot of slack in this thread. I think some online may think they are a bigger part of the fan base than they are because they are vocal and get attention (which is their goal), but they are really very small in number.

In my mind extremists don't count, whether they are on the eternally optimistic or pessimistic side, because neither of those extremes represent reality or the fan base. I truly believe most in this thread that aren't cutting Zeke much slack are doing so based on the fact that his actions can compromise his future and the success of the team. I have no doubt far and away most fans want Zeke to be great, and want the team to succeed, and frustration over that being jeopardized by bad decisions is what is driving the commentary. And really, is there any question that Zeke needs to make better decisions?

 

[Hennessy_King]

I feel bad for Zeke hes being punished because his big mouthed buffoon of a boss tried to take on Goodell and lost

 

[nightrain]

If Zeke gets punished for pushing some butt hurt twerp to the ground during a minor scuffle, I have no faith that the league will get any games off the ground in September.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

Love the Eagles, too bad Zeke can’t take some good advice from them.

You get a like for the song reference. You guys carry on with your Zeke fued.

 

[mattjames2010]

If Zeke gets punished for pushing some butt hurt twerp to the ground during a minor scuffle, I have no faith that the league will get any games off the ground in September.

If the security guard is a twerp, what does that make Zeke who caused the entire scene?

 

[aria]

You said a ton of words.
Right on.

Yeah, whether people agree or disagree, I often try to be as clear as possible so they know why my opinion is what it is. Didn’t leave too much grey area in that last post, lol.

 

[aria]

You get a like for the song reference. You guys carry on with your Zeke fued.

Lol, I’ll take it!

 

[DanA]

NFL is negotiating CBA at the moment. Are they really gonna set out to make examples this off-season?

 

[Corso]

I feel bad for Zeke hes being punished because his big mouthed buffoon of a boss tried to take on Goodell and lost

Yo. Him getting into some girl's face is not cool.
I know... I know. We don't have to get into how chicks are and how guys are supposed to do what to what, but this dude's been specifically told by his boss of bosses:
Don't be doing ish homie.

He's now responsible for his own stuff like he always should be.

He should not be in some girl's face, no matter what and turning on some sort of fake law enforcement help in no sort of way.

It's called using your brain, which he has no capability of doing.

 

[Philmonroe]

It was a back pedal because you said fans like to see players fail, then you said they don't actually like to see them fail, but they like to see them get busted for their actions. In any case, if they get busted for their actions and get suspended, and maybe even ultimately have their careers derailed, they do fail, and the team likely fails too. So it really doesn't make sense to say fans like to see them busted, but don't like seeing them fail.

As for me having no proof? Do I really need proof to indicate fans like to see the players and team they are fans of succeed?

Now, I will back pedal just a bit on my own and say that there are a very small % of fans that are just here to complain about everything, and that see nothing but gloom and doom all the time, and therefore get some joy out of Zeke having problems. What I would say about those people though is they are a very small minority, and not remotely representative of the overall fan base, or even the fans that aren't cutting Zeke a lot of slack in this thread. I think some online may think they are a bigger part of the fan base than they are because they are vocal and get attention (which is their goal), but they are really very small in number.

In my mind extremists don't count, whether they are on the eternally optimistic or pessimistic side, because neither of those extremes represent reality or the fan base. I truly believe most in this thread that aren't cutting Zeke much slack are doing so based on the fact that his actions can compromise his future and the success of the team. I have no doubt far and away most fans want Zeke to be great, and want the team to succeed, and frustration over that being jeopardized by bad decisions is what is driving the commentary. And really, is there any question that Zeke needs to make better decisions?

Never back pedaling just explaining more in depth since you went obtuse on me. I just chalk it up to age though. As far as Zeke needing to make better decisions please stop acting like the stereotype of a high school drama queen and read my dang post where I’ve already said as much. Maybe in the older generations this is cute but this is very annoying asking questions I’ve already spoke on. Lastly about the proof part of you don’t understand what proof I was speaking on I’ll just let you believe that’s the correct question you’re asking even though it is clearly not my friend. Have an awesome day sir

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

Lol, I’ll take it!

IMO, I don't think Zeke is as guilty or innocent as some are declaring here. Somewhere in the middle is usually the truth. Unfortunately, that's not good enough as one of the faces of the Dallas Cowboys. The young man needs to do better and avoid these situations. He's got a lot on the line and I want a Super Bowl damnit!

 

[aria]

It doesn’t help when every time one of these things comes up Jerry backhandedly challenges the league’s authority by basically saying “nothing to see here”.

At this point I’m not sure if it’s actually Jerry the league wants to make an example of, even more than Zeke. The guy just can’t keep his mouth shut.

Yup, I brought that up earlier but TBH I live in DFW and heard it on a local sports radio station first. They basically said Jerry didn’t do himself or Zeke any favors by saying he didn’t think the league would do anything. What an idiot! Like you said, they said the league could very well do something now just because of what Jerry said.

If Jerrah is going to insist on opening his mouth he could have easily said “I wasn’t happy with what I saw and the way Zeke conducted himself. I plan on having a talk with him and possibly disciplining him in house, I hope this doesn’t occur again”.

Stephen saying this wouldn’t have any impact on his contract wasn’t as bad but wasn’t the brightest move either. That sends Zeke the wrong message and the league the wrong message for the same reason.

 

[Corso]

Yeah, whether people agree or disagree, I often try to be as clear as possible so they know why my opinion is what it is. Didn’t leave too much grey area in that last post, lol.

You my guy, homie.
I always get where you're coming from. You're clear.
I have zero problem with that at all.
Even if we disagree.

 

[Corso]

IMO, I don't think Zeke is as guilty or innocent as some are declaring here. Somewhere in the middle is usually the truth. Unfortunately, that's not good enough as one of the faces of the Dallas Cowboys. The young man needs to do better and avoid these situations. He's got a lot on the line and I want a Super Bowl damnit!

We want what we want, but do we sell our souls for our trivialities?
Most of us do.
Clearly.


I worry for a young man that has issues controlling himself with women and others, especially when he's drunk.

 

[aria]

IMO, I don't think Zeke is as guilty or innocent as some are declaring here. Somewhere in the middle is usually the truth. Unfortunately, that's not good enough as one of the faces of the Dallas Cowboys. The young man needs to do better and avoid these situations. He's got a lot on the line and I want a Super Bowl damnit!

Yeah, I agree. I don’t think anything he’s done has been totally atrocious compared to what so e of these other players have done but with him it’s a different problem because it’s recurring minor offenses. It does make me wonder though, if this is what he’s doing in public what the hell does he do behind closed doors if you will. It’s none of my business other than being a fan of the Cowboys and, like you, I want to win a SB and he definitely helps that but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t cross my mind.

 

[aria]

You my guy, homie.
I always get where you're coming from. You're clear.
I have zero problem with that at all.
Even if we disagree.

Preciate that man, seriously.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

We want what we want, but do we sell our souls for our trivialities?
Most of us do.
Clearly.


I worry for a young man that has issues controlling himself with women and others, especially when he's drunk.

Don't get me wrong. If the guy is an abuser of women, I don't want him on the team and I would gladly give up a SB win if he was the difference. The part of the video with the woman definitely bothered me more than the security guard or whatever he was. Just strange because abuse of women is usually a learned behavior and he appears to have had a good upbringing.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

Yeah, I agree. I don’t think anything he’s done has been totally atrocious compared to what so e of these other players have done but with him it’s a different problem because it’s recurring minor offenses. It does make me wonder though, if this is what he’s doing in public what the hell does he do behind closed doors if you will. It’s none of my business other than being a fan of the Cowboys and, like you, I want to win a SB and he definitely helps that but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t cross my mind.

Does make you wonder and is a definite concern. I really like the player, just not sure about the person at this point. I want him to prove it.

 

[J817]

I rather see someone make an example out of TMZ and their piece of crap people they pay to secretly follow people around with a video camera at all hours of the night.

That tape was sold to TMZ. It was probably some random person. Anyone can sell a tape to TMZ or National Enquirer etc...