Gil is in trouble

[G2]

I see nothing wrong with his comments, outside of the timing of them. He’s fundamentally correct — Haskins did make a lot of questionable life decisions. Society is just too soft and defensive

Yep, I wouldn't have said anything, but it wasn't really trashing him, it was just the timing. But some act like it's their family member.

 

[HungryLion]

True. But Mr. Gil Brandt was invited on a podcast and asked for his opinion.

Is the timing bad? Yes.

Was what he said true or false? Very likely true.

If Dwayne Haskins got killed for being run over because he decided to jog on a highway, well, he did invite death. That's on him. His own actions caused his own death.

Here is some more truth. You’re being an insensitive prick after somebody was killed in an accident.


Neither Gil or you was there and don’t even know what happened. It’s not the time to spout off.


It’s hilarious that you think that Gil or yourself is in a position to state “the truth” when neither probably knows a damn thing about what actually happened.

 

[gimmesix]

That's the bad thing (well, one of the bad things) about social media. You put something out there and you can't really take it back. It was the right move to apologize, and everyone should accept it and move on. He can't take back what he said, but at least he realizes it was wrong.

 

[Captain-Crash]

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

 

[losersgetcute]

Gil needs to go to sensitivity training, or fist city with the Haskins family. I can't decide which would actually make the situation better.

 

[Batman1980]

Gil is an ***, I don't think sensitivity training is going to fix that.

 

[john van brocklin]

That's the bad thing (well, one of the bad things) about social media. You put something out there and you can't really take it back. It was the right move to apologize, and everyone should accept it and move on. He can't take back what he said, but at least he realizes it was wrong.

Takes a big man to admit that you were wrong.
Nice move, Gil.

 

[john van brocklin]

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

The Bible is the instruction book for living.

 

[The Quest for Six]

I don't see what all the fuss is about, he clearly stated that it was strategy but described Haskins immaturity and the issues he had off the field....so the notion because some talk show host asked him a question, he shouldn't answer it..

 

[losersgetcute]

Takes a big man to admit that you were wrong.
Nice move, Gil.

But the only reason he is apologizing is because there is a virtual mob forming with virtual torches, rope and a horse...he probably didn't even type that apology himself, some PR professional was the likely author.

 

[The Quest for Six]

Just retire

why, because he answered a question truthfully.

 

[darthseinfeld]

why, because he answered a question truthfully.

Because he doesnt have the sense anymore to not just blurt out an indecent take

 

[john van brocklin]

But the only reason he is apologizing is because there is a virtual mob forming with virtual torches, rope and a horse...he probably didn't even type that apology himself, some PR professional was the likely author.

Trying to give him the benefit of the doubt.

 

[Batman1980]

Because he doesnt have the sense anymore to not just blurt out an indecent take

Well then Jerry needs to retire too lol

 

[Jake]

I don't see what all the fuss is about, he clearly stated that it was strategy but described Haskins immaturity and the issues he had off the field....so the notion because some talk show host asked him a question, he shouldn't answer it..

He stated opinions, and he's apparently a mind reader, and made assumptions about what happened that are now known to be false.

There's a right way to answer such questions when someone dies tragically. Apparently, neither Gil nor you understand that.

 

[Diehardblues]

Neither should be a choice. We as human beings should have more respect for one another.

Unfortunately social media isn’t always a good place to look for respect.

 

[EST_1986]

why, because he answered a question truthfully.

If he’s that big of a scumbag personally. Don’t need him. Retire. Put him out to pasture.

 

[The Quest for Six]

If he’s that big of a scumbag personally. Don’t need him. Retire. Put him out to pasture.

Grow a thicker skin of you're that offended by his comments when asked about a player

 

[The Quest for Six]

He stated opinions, and he's apparently a mind reader, and made assumptions about what happened that are now known to be false.

There's a right way to answer such questions when someone dies tragically. Apparently, neither Gil nor you understand that.

He stated what he knew about the player from background on the player in college from talking to people who coached him and other scouts, who have infinite more knowledge about a player than you or I do....He stated right off it was tragic when a young man dies, or did you miss that part because you only hear what you want to hear.

 

[ClappingCarrot]

Gil is 90 years old, reacted to a story carelessly and apologized to the public afterwards.

Move on. This isn't a story.