The witching hours lie ahead

[erod]

Death, taxes, and a vortex of stupidity that pulls in a significant handful of NFL players every June and July.

Vacations to exotic places. Romps in strip clubs and late nights all over town. All of Las Vegas' offerings and fetish fury. And unfortunately, often with a posse of hangers-on, many of which have almost nothing to lose and enough built-up selfish insecurity to take a career down with nary a care.

Things can get out of hand in a hurry on many fronts. Bad decisions run rampant. A smorgasbord of drugs and booze and women flow like honey for young dudes with money and time to burn. Players lose control of their scenes, their friends, their conscience, and their judgment. Too many fail to realize it in time, or even care, unfortunately.

Such is today's pro athlete, and in a culture that expects it, and tragically embraces it as perfectly acceptable.

That's what keeps coaches on edge. Idle time is not a friend, especially as plans and rosters are being constructed purposefully. Injuries are disappointing. Bad judgment is unforgivably maddening. It undoes the efforts of so many.

Soon, the annual warning speeches will be delivered in all 32 cities, but deaf ears will reside in each. Even the RKG Garrett guys are susceptible if they're not careful. Coaches hearts pound a little harder every time the phone rings. They just want to fast forward to camp with their roster intact.

Like them, we remain held hostage, watching the summer hours drip by, hoping the blotter ignores our guys, though we know deep down some of them are up to no good. We can even probably name them.

So hold your breath. Here we go.

 

[Doomsday101]

Death, taxes, and a vortex of stupidity that pulls in a significant handful of NFL players every June and July.

Vacations to exotic places. Romps in strip clubs and late nights all over town. All of Las Vegas' offerings and fetish fury. And unfortunately, often with a posse of hangers-on, many of which have almost nothing to lose and enough built-up selfish insecurity to take a career down with nary a care.

Things can get out of hand in a hurry on many fronts. Bad decisions run rampant. A smorgasbord of drugs and booze and women flow like honey for young dudes with money and time to burn. Players lose control of their scenes, their friends, their conscience, and their judgment. Too many fail to realize it in time, or even care, unfortunately.

Such is today's pro athlete, and in a culture that expects it, and tragically embraces it as perfectly acceptable.

That's what keeps coaches on edge. Idle time is not a friend, especially as plans and rosters are being constructed purposefully. Injuries are disappointing. Bad judgment is unforgivably maddening. It undoes the efforts of so many.

Soon, the annual warning speeches will be delivered in all 32 cities, but deaf ears will reside in each. Even the RKG Garrett guys are susceptible if they're not careful. Coaches hearts pound a little harder every time the phone rings. They just want to fast forward to camp with their roster intact.

Like them, we remain held hostage, watching the summer hours drip by, hoping the blotter ignores our guys, though we know deep down some of them are up to no good. We can even probably name them.

So hold your breath. Here we go.

Very true, seems every time I hear of an incident with players it is late night at a club.

 

[Fletch]

And Aqib kicked it all off in style!

 

[jazzcat22]

...no, I mean I am really eating some popcorn right now...

After mini camp next week, it will be a long 6 weeks before TC begins.

 

[HoustonSucks]

Death, taxes, and a vortex of stupidity that pulls in a significant handful of NFL players every June and July.

Vacations to exotic places. Romps in strip clubs and late nights all over town. All of Las Vegas' offerings and fetish fury. And unfortunately, often with a posse of hangers-on, many of which have almost nothing to lose and enough built-up selfish insecurity to take a career down with nary a care.

Things can get out of hand in a hurry on many fronts. Bad decisions run rampant. A smorgasbord of drugs and booze and women flow like honey for young dudes with money and time to burn. Players lose control of their scenes, their friends, their conscience, and their judgment. Too many fail to realize it in time, or even care, unfortunately.

Such is today's pro athlete, and in a culture that expects it, and tragically embraces it as perfectly acceptable.

That's what keeps coaches on edge. Idle time is not a friend, especially as plans and rosters are being constructed purposefully. Injuries are disappointing. Bad judgment is unforgivably maddening. It undoes the efforts of so many.

Soon, the annual warning speeches will be delivered in all 32 cities, but deaf ears will reside in each. Even the RKG Garrett guys are susceptible if they're not careful. Coaches hearts pound a little harder every time the phone rings. They just want to fast forward to camp with their roster intact.

Like them, we remain held hostage, watching the summer hours drip by, hoping the blotter ignores our guys, though we know deep down some of them are up to no good. We can even probably name them.

So hold your breath. Here we go.

Is it bad that I imagined all this in Star Wars intro scroll?

 

[JoeKing]

Unfortunately the Cowboys have had it's share of knuckleheads that give in to their true nature about this time of year. I wonder who it will be this year?

 

[CrownCowboy]

These are grown men.

Whatever decisions they make, they can deal with the consequences and if it ruins their careers I don't feel sorry for them. The team and we as fans will move on.

 

[erod]

Is it bad that I imagined all this in Star Wars intro scroll?

No, that's makes it way cooler.

 

[Direwolf63]

Death, taxes, and a vortex of stupidity that pulls in a significant handful of NFL players every June and July.

Vacations to exotic places. Romps in strip clubs and late nights all over town. All of Las Vegas' offerings and fetish fury. And unfortunately, often with a posse of hangers-on, many of which have almost nothing to lose and enough built-up selfish insecurity to take a career down with nary a care.

Things can get out of hand in a hurry on many fronts. Bad decisions run rampant. A smorgasbord of drugs and booze and women flow like honey for young dudes with money and time to burn. Players lose control of their scenes, their friends, their conscience, and their judgment. Too many fail to realize it in time, or even care, unfortunately.

Such is today's pro athlete, and in a culture that expects it, and tragically embraces it as perfectly acceptable.

That's what keeps coaches on edge. Idle time is not a friend, especially as plans and rosters are being constructed purposefully. Injuries are disappointing. Bad judgment is unforgivably maddening. It undoes the efforts of so many.

Soon, the annual warning speeches will be delivered in all 32 cities, but deaf ears will reside in each. Even the RKG Garrett guys are susceptible if they're not careful. Coaches hearts pound a little harder every time the phone rings. They just want to fast forward to camp with their roster intact.

Like them, we remain held hostage, watching the summer hours drip by, hoping the blotter ignores our guys, though we know deep down some of them are up to no good. We can even probably name them.

So hold your breath. Here we go.

If/when the Raiders move to Las Vegas, they are going to have to hire a squadron of bodyguards/babysitters to keep track of all their players.

 

[Doomsday101]

These are grown men.

Whatever decisions they make, they can deal with the consequences and if it ruins their careers I don't feel sorry for them. The team and we as fans will move on.

You would hope they are grown men and as far as fans they tend to make excuses for it or get on their Pro Pot box telling us how great it is. I tend to agree these are men who are paid very well to play a sport with careers that come and go before you know it, they know the rules and it falls on them to be responsible for their own actions.

 

[jrumann59]

If/when the Raiders move to Las Vegas, they are going to have to hire a squadron of bodyguards/babysitters to keep track of all their players.

Really, considering the night life in and around Oakland and up the road in LA, yeah some of the younger less affluent team members my partake in the Vegas night life but I expect nothing more or less that is normal for NFL players in large cities with a good night life.

 

[DandyDon1722]

Good apiece E.

Now I'm off to Rachel's Gentlemen's Club in Orlando followed by a 3-day cruise to Nassau followed by a 4th of July trip to Vegas where I'll be hanging in the VIP at Hakasson with bottle service and baby dolls.

I just want my NFL experience to be year round.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Death, taxes, and a vortex of stupidity that pulls in a significant handful of NFL players every June and July.

Vacations to exotic places. Romps in strip clubs and late nights all over town. All of Las Vegas' offerings and fetish fury. And unfortunately, often with a posse of hangers-on, many of which have almost nothing to lose and enough built-up selfish insecurity to take a career down with nary a care.

Things can get out of hand in a hurry on many fronts. Bad decisions run rampant. A smorgasbord of drugs and booze and women flow like honey for young dudes with money and time to burn. Players lose control of their scenes, their friends, their conscience, and their judgment. Too many fail to realize it in time, or even care, unfortunately.

Such is today's pro athlete, and in a culture that expects it, and tragically embraces it as perfectly acceptable.

That's what keeps coaches on edge. Idle time is not a friend, especially as plans and rosters are being constructed purposefully. Injuries are disappointing. Bad judgment is unforgivably maddening. It undoes the efforts of so many.

Soon, the annual warning speeches will be delivered in all 32 cities, but deaf ears will reside in each. Even the RKG Garrett guys are susceptible if they're not careful. Coaches hearts pound a little harder every time the phone rings. They just want to fast forward to camp with their roster intact.

Like them, we remain held hostage, watching the summer hours drip by, hoping the blotter ignores our guys, though we know deep down some of them are up to no good. We can even probably name them.

So hold your breath. Here we go.

What are the odds that Gregory smokes some more dope during this lul between OTA's and camp?

 

[erod]

Good apiece E.

Now I'm off to Rachel's Gentlemen's Club in Orlando followed by a 3-day cruise to Nassau followed by a 4th of July trip to Vegas where I'll be hanging in the VIP at Hakasson with bottle service and baby dolls.

I just want my NFL experience to be year round.

No kidding? So am I!

Look me up. Just tell Chewy when you get there, and make sure the cops aren't on your tail.

 

[erod]

What are the odds that Gregory smokes some more dope during this lul between OTA's and camp?

Somewhere between yes and definitely. I'll betcha he's baked right now.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Somewhere between yes and definitely. I'll betcha he's baked right now.

No doubt. I would think its just a matter of time before he gets busted again.

It really is a shame that the NFL has that stupid rule. I dont believe the NBA or MLB have pot in their agreement.

 

[DenCWBY]

No doubt. I would think its just a matter of time before he gets busted again.

It really is a shame that the NFL has that stupid rule. I dont believe the NBA or MLB have pot in their agreement.

Yep, The rule is ALMOST as "stupid" as the players who break it.

 

[PhillyCowboysFan]

Death, taxes, and a vortex of stupidity that pulls in a significant handful of NFL players every June and July.

Vacations to exotic places. Romps in strip clubs and late nights all over town. All of Las Vegas' offerings and fetish fury. And unfortunately, often with a posse of hangers-on, many of which have almost nothing to lose and enough built-up selfish insecurity to take a career down with nary a care.

Things can get out of hand in a hurry on many fronts. Bad decisions run rampant. A smorgasbord of drugs and booze and women flow like honey for young dudes with money and time to burn. Players lose control of their scenes, their friends, their conscience, and their judgment. Too many fail to realize it in time, or even care, unfortunately.

Such is today's pro athlete, and in a culture that expects it, and tragically embraces it as perfectly acceptable.

That's what keeps coaches on edge. Idle time is not a friend, especially as plans and rosters are being constructed purposefully. Injuries are disappointing. Bad judgment is unforgivably maddening. It undoes the efforts of so many.

Soon, the annual warning speeches will be delivered in all 32 cities, but deaf ears will reside in each. Even the RKG Garrett guys are susceptible if they're not careful. Coaches hearts pound a little harder every time the phone rings. They just want to fast forward to camp with their roster intact.

Like them, we remain held hostage, watching the summer hours drip by, hoping the blotter ignores our guys, though we know deep down some of them are up to no good. We can even probably name them.

So hold your breath. Here we go.

Erod I must give you credit. That is a very well written commentary.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Yep, The rule is ALMOST as "stupid" as the players who break it.

Yep......you should be able to follow that rule regardless. Especially for millions per year. But its pretty ridiculous to not be able to make a living in the NFL just because you smoke pot.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

Death, taxes, and a vortex of stupidity that pulls in a significant handful of NFL players every June and July.

Vacations to exotic places. Romps in strip clubs and late nights all over town. All of Las Vegas' offerings and fetish fury. And unfortunately, often with a posse of hangers-on, many of which have almost nothing to lose and enough built-up selfish insecurity to take a career down with nary a care.

Things can get out of hand in a hurry on many fronts. Bad decisions run rampant. A smorgasbord of drugs and booze and women flow like honey for young dudes with money and time to burn. Players lose control of their scenes, their friends, their conscience, and their judgment. Too many fail to realize it in time, or even care, unfortunately.

Such is today's pro athlete, and in a culture that expects it, and tragically embraces it as perfectly acceptable.

That's what keeps coaches on edge. Idle time is not a friend, especially as plans and rosters are being constructed purposefully. Injuries are disappointing. Bad judgment is unforgivably maddening. It undoes the efforts of so many.

Soon, the annual warning speeches will be delivered in all 32 cities, but deaf ears will reside in each. Even the RKG Garrett guys are susceptible if they're not careful. Coaches hearts pound a little harder every time the phone rings. They just want to fast forward to camp with their roster intact.

Like them, we remain held hostage, watching the summer hours drip by, hoping the blotter ignores our guys, though we know deep down some of them are up to no good. We can even probably name them.

So hold your breath. Here we go.

Well said. Makes you wish every player could fast forward to his fifties, grab all his older-self's wisdom, and then head back to his twenties to play ball.