The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread V3

CTE can’t be diagnosed in somebody that is still living so it’s difficult for the NFL to intervene in a case like this. It’s just as likely he is bipolar and is in the middle of a manic episode. I have first hand experience of this with an extended family member and the pattern of AB’s behaviour would be similar with periods of exemplary conduct mixed with completely bonkers off the rail stuff that makes absolutely no sense to a sane person.

Something is definitely not right in any case and it has to be a mental health issue. Hope he gets some help

Thankfully he and the fans are okay but the Washington football team statement I found a bit short of the mark.

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to inquire about what follow-up action is being considered in response to the near-tragic incident that took place at FedEx Field on January 2, 2022. As you are aware, many individuals, including fans, media personnel, and myself, were placed in a dangerous situation when portions of the FedEx Field tunnel collapsed. Although I was able to prevent the barrier from crashing onto me, that was not the same for others who could be suffering from lingering injuries.

Through the initial shock, my first reaction was to assist those involved. However, while I displayed a calm composure, I understand the severity of what happened and am extremely concerned for the well-being of the fans and media. As a result, I would like to know what safeguards the NFL and the Washington Football Team are implementing to prevent this from ever occurring in the future.

The resources of the NFL and team organizations ensure our safety through playin this physical sport, but what happened on Sunday put both fans and players unnecessarily at risk long after the final whistle. I looking forward to hearing from you on this matter.

Sincerely,

Jalen Hurts

Jalen hurts wrote a letter to the WFT about the incident that happened last Sunday after the game when a railing in the tunnel collapsed(from a picture I’ve seen the railings are tied together with cable ties) and asked what will be done about it. Fair play to him and at least it wasn’t as **** a response as the one the team gave. Unfortunately, given who owns the team nothing will be done.

That is some response from Antonio Brown

https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/1478908690627506176?s=21

And again it’s everyone else’s fault but ABs. The extreme pain he was in as he claims seemed to subside quickly as he was doing jumping jacks across the end zone in MetLife stadium on Sunday.

The guy needs to grow up and get help, and the people around him need to think of his well being and not what perks they get by being around him.

Simply no way to know if it is CTE but there are plenty of other justifiable explanations, from other mental issues to just being a spoiled diva. I don't think it is at all a coincidence that Brown's recent actions escalated when Arians folded on his initial claims of a '1 strike and he's out' approach with Brown to saying they'd welcome him back after Brown lied to him and his whole team and put them all at risk with his fake COVID card.

Bucs are getting exactly what they deserve with this distraction for letting Brown in their door, like every team has learned.

And yet, Tampa Bay will have got exactly what they wanted out of him. Helped them win a Super Bowl and helped them win the division en route to the playoffs again this year. I don't think they'll have any regrets.

AB has been completely mental even back to his college days - having scholarships rescinded due to his behaviour etc. None of this is remotely new, or out of character for him.

He may well have CTE, but that likely won't 'hit' for quite a few more years. This is in all probability just his pre-existing insanity.

Hes a really good case in point that if you're talented enough teams will overlook so much.

Flores out as the biggest shocker so far.

Apparently he had been clashing with the GM all season so one had to go and Grier had more sway being with the team longer. Probably means no Watson to Dolphins as Flores was a big pull on him wanting to go there so they'll be sticking with Tua.

Biggest shocker is that 'clown show' Judge hasn't been booted out the door already.

Toddy is the 20th anniversary of the tuck rule game between the then Oakland raiders vs the New England patriots.

I don't see how a 17th game is a disadvantage to the 2nd seed?

The 17th game is here to stay. And an 18th will follow before too long. The extra wildcard game isn't going away either. More games means more money and that's the primary concern for owners.