madlithuanian Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 It will rest on Shae... If he does well this year, then it's all good. Even if not, all we need is Jeffrey and a good one this past draft. This past draft was fully under his watch. So, I put more stock in this past one than last year's. Meanwhile, Emery's draft last year is kind of looking like it sucked. Alshon Jeffery is about the only pick that is looking halfway decent at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackerDog Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 It is his second arrest of the off-season, so he's obviously not staying out of trouble. He shouldn't be putting himself into these positions in the first place. I'm all for taking chances on players with questionable character, but when a pattern is developed early, and that player is kind of a scrub, my tolerance level for that kind of behavior is pretty low. Meanwhile, Emery's draft last year is kind of looking like it sucked. Alshon Jeffery is about the only pick that is looking halfway decent at this point. Couldn't agree more with you about his draft. At this point it's too early to tell and I hope they all develop but it ain't looking too good right now. As for being arrested that first time, the charges were dropped and he was fully exonerated. I don't care if you like it or not but he's innocent until proven otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 As for being arrested that first time, the charges were dropped and he was fully exonerated. I don't care if you like it or not but he's innocent until proven otherwise. Spoken like a true defense attorney. So since OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony were exonerated they were "innocent" too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bears are bringing in Eddie Williams for a workout...Apparently he used to be a Bears FB? I don't remember him. Biggs tweeted that it's perhaps planning ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackerDog Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Spoken like a true defense attorney. So since OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony were exonerated they were "innocent" too? Apples and oranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Apples and oranges. Agreed (in terms of severity), but nevertheless. In your mind as long as someone isn't "found guilty" they aren't. I know this is a bit of a tangent but this is what is wrong with NFL players, or anyone for that matter, doing something 'petty' (in relation) like this and essentially getting away with it. Where does someone like Rodriguez learn from these constant mistakes he keeps making? When during yet another DUI he 'accidently' runs a red light and kills a family of four? He certainly doesn't learn responsibility by simply getting off because he wasn't "found guilty". Especially when he's committed a crime twice in such a short period of time without feeling any repercussions. Bottom line: he needs to own up to his wrongdoings. And then get the "help" he needs. But not at the expense of being a member of the Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackerDog Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Especially when he's committed a crime twice in such a short period of time without feeling any repercussions. Nobody said there weren't going to be repercussions. He'll have court costs, a large fine, may be suspended by the league and he could still lose his job. Those are the same very real repercussions any one of us would face in the same circumstances. I'm only arguing that he shouldn't be treated differently than the rest of us. And we can't just cut everyone who ever ran afoul of the law. Want to cut Briggs too? In the case of comparing this to OJ, we saw a trial and all the evidence and it was pretty clear to me that he was guilty but the jury was essentially tricked into acquitting him. Rodriguez wasn't even charge much less brought to court. It isn't even the same ballpark. Look, I don't want scumbags on the Bears either. And if this guy is one of those I'll be 100% for cutting his ass ASAP. I just haven't seen enough yet to be his judge, jury and executioner. But more power to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GakMan23 Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 "Less than 48 hours after his legal entanglement, Rodriguez was in a Chicago nightclub." This is a direct quote from the Tribune article in regards to this clown. Lesson learned? Sure doesn't look like it if this is true! http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/footb...0,6605304.story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesson44 Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 "Less than 48 hours after his legal entanglement, Rodriguez was in a Chicago nightclub." This is a direct quote from the Tribune article in regards to this clown. Lesson learned? Sure doesn't look like it if this is true! http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/footb...0,6605304.story LOL being in a nightclub does not mean you are drinking....hey maybe he loves to dance and they do sell sodas there too you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 To call him dumb as paint would be an insult to paint... "Less than 48 hours after his legal entanglement, Rodriguez was in a Chicago nightclub." This is a direct quote from the Tribune article in regards to this clown. Lesson learned? Sure doesn't look like it if this is true! http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/footb...0,6605304.story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At first I just wondered..."Did he get a cab home? If so, then lesson learned!" But the more I think about it, I think the guy is either just an achoholic or dumbass. Or probably both. Of course, unless he was just dancin' and swillin' Shirley Temples as you said... LOL being in a nightclub does not mean you are drinking....hey maybe he loves to dance and they do sell sodas there too you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At first I just wondered..."Did he get a cab home? If so, then lesson learned!" But the more I think about it, I think the guy is either just an achoholic or dumbass. Or probably both. Of course, unless he was just dancin' and swillin' Shirley Temples as you said... Oh stop it. Becoming a professional athlete doesn't mean you stop having fun. He very well could have called a cab or had a DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingtwig Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Oh stop it. Becoming a professional athlete doesn't mean you stop having fun. He very well could have called a cab or had a DD. It shows extremely poor decisions by constantly putting yourself in bad situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 It shows extremely poor decisions by constantly putting yourself in bad situation If he was drinking and driving home yes. We don't know that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingtwig Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 If he was drinking and driving home yes. We don't know that though. No it doesn't matter. If u get arrested then immediately hit the night club and close the sucker down I'm sorry that's horrible and shows poor judgement. I don't care if he called cab or not. U simply don't go clubbing immediately after getting arrested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 No it doesn't matter. If u get arrested then immediately hit the night club and close the sucker down I'm sorry that's horrible and shows poor judgement. I don't care if he called cab or not. U simply don't go clubbing immediately after getting arrested When is it ok for him to go out and live the life of a 20 something year old again? If you can go out and do it responsibly I don't see the problem. But then again this is coming from a 20 something who would be doing the same thing if I had his money. I'd also always have a DD if I had his money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 No it doesn't matter. If u get arrested then immediately hit the night club and close the sucker down I'm sorry that's horrible and shows poor judgement. I don't care if he called cab or not. U simply don't go clubbing immediately after getting arrested Something that would be interesting to hear about were his conditions of release for the DUI. In some instances, probably not all, they might say to 'stay away from establishments that serve alcohol' or something along those lines. Regardless, if in fact it was an establishment with alcohol... He made a poor choice. To me this doesn't prove that he was sincere in his "apology" and could care less about whether he got in trouble again. This even after being talked to by the team management after the earlier incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingtwig Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 When is it ok for him to go out and live the life of a 20 something year old again? If you can go out and do it responsibly I don't see the problem. But then again this is coming from a 20 something who would be doing the same thing if I had his money. I'd also always have a DD if I had his money I've never said he can't live the life of a 20 yr old. During my 20s I did crazy crap all the time. Used to party and get drunk all the time. But how many ppl do u know would go out get a DUI and then immediately after release go out to the clubs where u know more alcohol is being served. Its extremely poor judgement at best. If dude wants to get drunk and party it up with his friends maybe just maybe he should find a more responsible way of doing it before he loses his career over it. U know just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Having fun and being smart are 2 completely different things... Sometimes they can go hand in hand, but it always the case. Having fun when the media's and team's eyes are upon you isn't smart. Show a lack of concern and respect for the team. I'm not saying cut him. Yet. I'm simply saying the guy is dumb. Oh stop it. Becoming a professional athlete doesn't mean you stop having fun. He very well could have called a cab or had a DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Exactly! It shows extremely poor decisions by constantly putting yourself in bad situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I didn't go clubbing at 20-24. I didn't have the money. I stayed home and got bombed with my pals at home. How about try that for a little bit until the heat blows over? Take some word of wisdom from us old guys on the board...have fun. But be smart about it. And being int he public eye after getting nailed is not smart no matter how you got home. It's just evil if he actually drove vs dumb getting driven. Being 20 isn't an exuse to be a moron. Sure, we forgive a bit for youthful indescretions...but not after the 3rd (and counting) failure. When is it ok for him to go out and live the life of a 20 something year old again? If you can go out and do it responsibly I don't see the problem. But then again this is coming from a 20 something who would be doing the same thing if I had his money. I'd also always have a DD if I had his money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerraTor Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Do i even need to.chime in here. think everyone remembers my evaluation of the pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonej Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Since I have had 1 DUI here in Illinois I know that there is something called a Summary Suspension that kicks in a certain amount of days after your arrest. That means your license is suspended. I'm not familiar how it works in Fla. If you get arrested again after receiving a DUI the prosecutors start looking at a pattern of behavior. This is what E Rod needs to be careful of. Ill. prosecutors will take into account his previous arrest in Fla. Here in ILL if you don't agree to do the field sobriety test your license gets suspended faster. I believe immediately.Once again I don't know the particulars of his arrest but, in my case sitting in the court listening to the judge giving jail time to people for their 2nd and 3rd offenses was enough for me to say Moderation first, buy it and enjoy at home second and never drive after I have had an alcoholic beverage. For those on the board that think DUIs are for 20 somethings guess again. When I was in the courtroom there was more middle-aged people than 20 year olds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GakMan23 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 He has officially struck out, he gone! http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/break...0,5927019.story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Emery not putting up with any BS. Time to get in line or you can expect to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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