PFT: Troy Smith questions Goodell on emphasis of off-field conduct problem

[BouncingCheese]

Last month, former NFL defensive lineman Esera Tuaolo was the first openly gay player to speak at the rookie symposium.

Asked one attendee during Tuaolo's session, "Is it offensive if I call you a faggot if you are a faggot?"

Many readers were curious as to the identity of the person who asked the question. On Tuesday, we received a tip in this regard, and we then obtained confirmation from a league source.

The question, we're told, was posed by former USC tailback LenDale White, second-round draft pick of the Tennessee Titans.

I was going to say while that question seems entirely ignorant but maybe well-intention in that maybe the person really had never seen a gay person on really didn't know how to act as a normal member of civilzation (IMO), as soon as I saw that LeDale White was the one who supposedly asked the question all I have to say is

IDIOT

I want to say worse but whatever.

Just one more reason I have not to like this guy at all. I hope Chris Brown rushes for 1400 yards next year and LenDale never sees the field. Then again, Lendale may be doing that to himself by gorging those Hostess cakes and balooning up to 260.

 

[TNCowboy]

Given that Troy Smith probably won't be in the league very long, he's got far more important things to worry about.

 

[Kilyin]

Kilyin, you prove once again that you love to jump into arguments and take shots but refuse to have a legitimate discussion on topics. Of course, if I had your brain, I'd avoid the discussing issues too.

Wow, that witty little retort must have taken awhile to construct within the vast emptiness of your hollow skull.



There is no legitimate discussion to be had here. You're proclaiming your perception of the situation is shared by everyone else. To anyone but you, that is pretty arrogant and ridiculous.

 

[BouncingCheese]

Troy Smith is going to make it with the Ravens. I am glad he is on the team.

 

[Big Dakota]

Troy Smith is going to make it with the Ravens. I am glad he is on the team.

Why, you a Ravens fan?

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

Why, you a Ravens fan?

He probably isn't but since he is in DC, I'm sure his local CBS channel shows Ravens games every weekend.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Just a suggestion for a couple of posters.

Chill out with the insults or put each other on ignore.

Thanks

 

[BouncingCheese]

Why, you a Ravens fan?

Yessir, I am.

I can't very well be a fan of my hometown team when they are the Deadskins now can I?

The Ravens are very fun to watch IMHO.

I am not being a homer about Troy Smith; I think if he is going to succeed in this league this is one of his few places that he can do so. He is going to have a year to learn the system... He still could end up sucking but this guy can be along the lines of Seneca Wallace with a stronger arm in a WC system.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I'm not assuming no one else does -- the point was that punishing people being the only thing you get press for doesn't create a good image. In fact, that is exactly the point that Smith made.

it depends, because there are people who agree that the arrests are getting out of control, and that it's time for someone to do something about it, and who applaud the suspensions

Smith is just one man's opinion, just like yours is, which is why I dont' think it's wise to use broad, sweeping statements to convey your opinion, because not everyone else shares it

 

[stag hunter]

Last month, former NFL defensive lineman Esera Tuaolo was the first openly gay player to speak at the rookie symposium.

Asked one attendee during Tuaolo's session, "Is it offensive if I call you a faggot if you are a faggot?"

Many readers were curious as to the identity of the person who asked the question. On Tuesday, we received a tip in this regard, and we then obtained confirmation from a league source.

The question, we're told, was posed by former USC tailback LenDale White, second-round draft pick of the Tennessee Titans.

My cousin plays for the Titans and said he saw White a month or two ago and said he weighed in around 30 pounds overweight.. I don't think he'll last more than a few more years in the league

 

[AbeBeta]

it depends, because there are people who agree that the arrests are getting out of control, and that it's time for someone to do something about it, and who applaud the suspensions

Smith is just one man's opinion, just like yours is, which is why I dont' think it's wise to use broad, sweeping statements to convey your opinion, because not everyone else shares it

actually, my "opinion" has roots in research on effective communication -- that is, what "message" people come away with

 

[burmafrd]

Does not matter how you try and justify it- ITS STILL ONLY YOUR OPINION. You act like you have been elected to speak for people- well, guess what?
YOU HAVEN'T.