11-07-2017, 03:44 PM
Quote: @Max said:
Of course it's important to admit wrongdoings in order to move forward. Hopefully he gets his life together. Granted I don't have any issue with people smoking weed. That's their business but there can be consequences. But his reputation is so tarnished that it was a risk on his part. And would be more risk on a team's part. Maybe he finds something else to do with his life. Or maybe he gets another chance somewhere. But based on his body of work and past issues, it seems less likely.@Vikergirl said:
That wasn't the best statement to make but not at all surprised by him saying this. He clearly hasn't learned a thing. And some people wanted him on this team. I respect and appreciate the talent but I don't want to have that hot mess here. He pissed his talent and opportunities away and won't take responsibility for it. Nope don't want that. It's a risk reward scenario. But the risk outweighs any possible reward. I disagree. Part of most substance abuse programs involves public admission of private wrongdoings. Many people get trapped in the cycle because, like he mentioned, nobody seemed to know how bad it was nor how he was doing it. He admitted way more than was generally known; people who are trying to hide tend to only admit small portions to appear contrite. By going through everything in a way that everyone knows it, you put more scrutiny on yourself to allow for better accountability. It's actually a biblical principle co-opted by treatment paradigms.
With all that said, I'd still prefer if he wasn't on the Vikings. I like the receivers they have right now.
