NFL 2009 Off Season Thread

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Originally Posted by Hanso But that is my point...Why does a guy complaining get more press than a killer?

Damn it, I'm gonna take this bait.

The guy is likely to go down as the 2nd best receiver of all time (the stats should at least be arguable). Unlike Rice, he probably will never own a ring. And while it can't be blamed solely on him, it's not a huge leap to hold him accountable to an extent. His inability to take responsibility for his own actions while constantly blaming everyone else is one example. Calling other players out publicly rather then within team meetings certainly causes distention within said locker room. Consistent pandering to the media for that so-called-"press", is a sure way to earn a sound bite.

The 49er's and Eagles were left in turmoil when he was removed from the team (you could even add the Ravens to an extent). The Cowboys shouldn't be as bad because they HAD to make moves in case this happened (see:Roy Williams). Now that it happened, we shall see if he doesn't bitch and whine in Buffalo. I don't question his talent, nor his work ethic... But he is a cunt that puts himself way before his team. His intention may be to win, but a schizo thinks he's sane too.

To answer the actual question... ESPN has lawyers. Until an arrest is made, they don't want a liability suit. While the Herald has published the reports, ESPN tends to shy away from these stories until definitive proof has come forward. It's a huge story, but the fact he hasn't been officially charged seems to imply there's more to it. Not to mention, random stories that hurt the NFL's image--the image that earns ESPN a ton of cash-- aren't often highlighted.