Aldon Smith could be my new favorite player

[Blackspider214]

Probably sit out 10 years and get as many sacks as Tank did last year.

Taco had as many sacks as Tank did

 

[Blackspider214]

That’s fine. But I’d prefer him not on my team. Have you seen his rap sheet. I don’t want to win that bad that we need convicted women beaters on our team. Sorry..

Did you care about all the stuff the 90s Cowboys did while winning? No. As you shouldn't. You act like sports is some sacred entity. Aldon doesn't know you. He's not going to be coming into your home or around your family. He's a guy you see on the field on tv or in the stands. People say this stuff to seem virtious or noble. I don't care what these players do on their own time. Do you research every employee at every company you buy from for any product or food? No.

 

[Diehardblues]

Did you care about all the stuff the 90s Cowboys did while winning? No. As you shouldn't. You act like sports is some sacred entity. Aldon doesn't know you. He's not going to be coming into your home or around your family. He's a guy you see on the field on tv or in the stands. People say this stuff to seem virtious or noble. I don't care what these players do on their own time. Do you research every employee at every company you buy from for any product or food? No.

Yes, I did care. I called out Michael “ cocaine” Irvin and others.

These players not only are representatives of our local team they also can represent our community. And are often role models for our children participating in events around the city. It’s difficult explaining to our loved ones how we can support someone of his character .

The NFL is an entertainment entity. Many of us don’t want to support this type of conduct from the personalities on our team. If it doesn’t bother you or influence your loved ones that’s fine but many of us it does. Obviously it also bothers the NFL and why he hasn’t played in the league for 4 years and if not for Jerry might still not be.

 

[conner01]

I’d of preferred he do it somewhere else. I don’t feel comfortable rooting for Convicted women beaters on my team.

I get that
But I get second chances
Don’t think he will be my favorite and don’t think he will be here more than one season
If he can help us win and turn his life around it’s good for everyone

 

[Diehardblues]

I get that
But I get second chances
Don’t think he will be my favorite and don’t think he will be here more than one season
If he can help us win and turn his life around it’s good for everyone

I understand . I’d still prefer winning without a character like him.

But to make a convicted women beater your favorite player might say something about the fan . IDK...Just saying.

And what prompted me to respond which up until now haven’t commented on his signing. Then again , maybe this thread was just an attempt at trolling by inciting a response from someone like me?

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Yes, I did care. I called out Michael “ cocaine” Irvin and others.

These players not only are representatives of our local team they also can represent our community. And are often role models for our children participating in events around the city. It’s difficult explaining to our loved ones how we can support someone of his character .

The NFL is an entertainment entity. Many of us don’t want to support this type of conduct from the personalities on our team. If it doesn’t bother you or influence your loved ones that’s fine but many of us it does. Obviously it also bothers the NFL and why he hasn’t played in the league for 4 years and if not for Jerry might still not be.

Some of our finest role models and motivational speakers came from.....

prison.

 

[Diehardblues]

Some of our finest role models and motivational speakers came from.....

prison.

Perhaps some of yours have. Mine haven’t.

 

[BigD_95]

Really rooting for this guy. To read about his turnaround and his motivation is impressive.

Lawrence, Aldon, Gregory rushing the passer all game could be a nightmare.

Two big DT's and the young 3rd rounder in the middle with LVE, Jaylon and Lee behind them? Front 7 could be insane.

So a player who turns his life around is impressive but a person who just does the right thing not so impressive?

reminds me of Chris Rock quote:

"I take care of my kids." You're supposed to, you dumb ******! What kind of ignorant **** is that? "I ain't never been to jail!" What do you want, a cookie?! You're not supposed to go to jail, you low-expectation-having *****!

 

[CowboyRoy]

All worked up as in expecting two players that haven’t played football in a long time to hit the ground running. Gregory hasn’t even been reinstated yet so it’s pretty foolish to be counting on him. Smith hasn’t played in almost 5 years and it’s not like this virtual offseason is going to do him any good. There’s no guarantees he even makes the team. For him to have a decent chance he needs to get the pads on and get on the field. The only thing we have right now is possibilities.

Nah, thats what you said about Aldon and he was reinstated. I see no reason why Gregory.

Those 3 guys will get the job done.

 

[CowboyRoy]

So a player who turns his life around is impressive but a person who just does the right thing not so impressive?

reminds me of Chris Rock quote:

"I take care of my kids." You're supposed to, you dumb ******! What kind of ignorant **** is that? "I ain't never been to jail!" What do you want, a cookie?! You're not supposed to go to jail, you low-expectation-having *****!

What he has done is very impressive. Much harder then maintaining.

 

[KJJ]

Nah, thats what you said about Aldon and he was reinstated. I see no reason why Gregory.

Those 3 guys will get the job done.

I’ve said it about Smith and Gregory in several posts. You’re counting on a player that hasn’t even been reinstated yet. Hard to count on Crawford who missed most of last season with injuries. He’s coming off hip surgery.

 

[CowboyRoy]

I’ve said it about Smith and Gregory in several posts. You’re counting on a player that hasn’t even been reinstated yet. Hard to count on Crawford who missed most of last season with injuries.

Im saying that all 3 will more than get the job done. If thats 2 of the 3 or all 3 its a good bet in my opinion. Like Aldon, Gregory will be rienstated.

But by all means, cry about it if you like.

 

[KJJ]

Im saying that all 3 will more than get the job done. If thats 2 of the 3 or all 3 its a good bet in my opinion. Like Aldon, Gregory will be rienstated.

But by all means, cry about it if you like.

What you say never comes to fruition I know your track record. lol The Cowboys haven’t even seen Gregory in over a year. He’s been suspended for more games than he’s played in.

 

[conner01]

I understand . I’d still prefer winning without a character like him.

But to make a convicted women beater your favorite player might say something about the fan . IDK...Just saying.

And what prompted me to respond which up until now haven’t commented on his signing. Then again , maybe this thread was just an attempt at trolling by inciting a response from someone like me?

I don’t get the favorite player stuff
He hasn’t even put on the star yet lol
And I think he has some redeeming to do
My favorites of late are going away
Fred, witten
Got to find me some new ones but he won’t be a contender though I hope he can get his life on track and help us win

 

[Bandar5656]

I think the signing and him being reinstated is great, I just don't understand the front office sometimes, we just had a similar situation with Quinn. 1 year deal- double digit sacks- big contract with another team. I would have taken advantage of uncertainty and signed him to atleast two years at a very low cost. Aldon will reach double digits in sacks and will require a huge raise, most likely with another team with Dak making more money than Michael Jordan.

 

[CowboyRoy]

What you say never comes to fruition I know your track record. lol The Cowboys haven’t even seen Gregory in over a year. He’s been suspended for more games than he’s played in.

Its already coming to fruition. Aldon got reinstated, Gregory will be next and a combination of those three guys will more than get the job done over at RDE.

On top of that we have the young guys.

 

[CouchCoach]

No this is much much worse than Zeke. Smith admitted and was convicted of domestic violence.

Here’s a rundown of the breathtaking amount of off-field issues Smith has encountered since entering the NFL:

• arrested in Jan. 2012 for driving under the influence
  
  
• stabbed in a house party in June 2012, was later charged for illegal possession of an assault weapon from the incident
  
  
• arrested in Sept. 2013 for DUI and marijuana possession after a single-vehicle accident, later left the Niners during the season to enter rehab
  
  
• arrested in April 2014 for a fake bomb threat at Los Angeles International Airport, later suspended nine games by the NFL
  
  
• arrested in Aug. 2015 for DUI and hit-and-run, was released by Niners a day later, then given year-long NFL suspension
  
  
• arrested in March 2017 as the passenger in a DUI after a collision with a police car
  
  
• sentenced to rehab in Sept. 2017 for the 2015 DUI
  
  
• arrested in March 2018 on charges of misdemeanor charges of domestic violence, assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury, false imprisonment and vandalism after his fiancee called 911 and said he threw her around the room, bit her wrists and drank two bottles of tequila before fleeing from police (he later blew a .40 BAC)
  
  
• released by the Raiders two days after domestic violence arrest
  
  
• arrested in March 2018 for violating a court order to stay away from his accuser
  
  
• arrested in April 2018 for violating his bail
  
  
• pleaded guilty to charges of false imprisonment and violating a court order in domestic violence case in Nov. 2018
  
  
• arrested in June 2019 for DUI

Clearly, Smith has troubles with alcohol, and is, at most, only 10 months sober.

OK, how in the hell did the Cowboys not end up with this guy before this past off season?

Nice addition to the Rogue's Gallery but he's got a ways to go to top Alonzo Spellman. A large man running down the middle of his street, naked with a gun is my kind of player. Aldon has his work cut out for him.

He's not a very good driver, is he? They should let him pick a new nickname for the DL, DrunkBoyz.

 

[CouchCoach]

I get that
But I get second chances
Don’t think he will be my favorite and don’t think he will be here more than one season
If he can help us win and turn his life around it’s good for everyone

Second chances? By the look of that rap sheet, he's had a second chance every year since 2013 and shown he doesn't learn.

However, I don't care what he does off the field, that's between him and the law and his girlfriend and whoever else he runs into, his on the field action is all that's required. Same deal as Hardy, except his actions on the field were inexcusable. However, that's the traits of a leader to Booger.

 

[KJJ]

Its already coming to fruition. Aldon got reinstated, Gregory will be next and a combination of those three guys will more than get the job done over at RDE.

On top of that we have the young guys.

One just got reinstated after five years away from the game and has only been sober for 10 months. The other one has yet to be reinstated and the team hasn’t seen him in over a year. The other is coming off hip surgery after missing most of last season. If you want to put all your chips on the combination that those 3 will more than get the job done then good luck. We also have young guys but they’re bound to be set back some by this virtual offseason. Not saying none of these veteran players are going to get it done but I’m not banking on any of them especially two that haven’t played football in a long time.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Perhaps some of yours have. Mine haven’t.

I don't think I said "mine". I said "ours" as in humanity. Your holier than thou attitude is sickening. You have no forgiveness in your heart...and that is very dangerous.

Look...I get that some things you can never be rid of. It stays with you forever. But you....You judge people for their mistakes without recourse of reform. I'm dam glad I am not your family nor friend. Heaven forbid you make a mistake around YOU. Jump ship and turn your back. Oh great one.

https://www.stand-together.org/6-tr...on-prison-influential-professional-education/