Classy Ravens Player Tweeted Racist and Homophobic Slurs

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(12-15-2018, 08:01 AM)JS-Steelerfan Wrote: It gives them a hell of a lot more insight than you have.  I would have thought that was obvious.  

A guy that's not a big name obviously isn't going to come in and make a lot of noise, especially about controversial topics when he's in a locker room with a lot of black dudes, especially since I'd have to think that a locker room like the Steelers isn't one where someone feels comfortable coming in and acting bold.  It was his job.  People act a lot different in their work environment.

They really don't know his character, which he proved.

(12-15-2018, 08:01 AM)JS-Steelerfan Wrote: I said nothing of how well known he is to his teammates (I wouldn’t really know that because I’m not in the locker room with him either): I said he was unknown to you.   

But you claim they know more about him than me, meaning you DID say something of how well he is known to his teammates.

Contradict yourself much?  Typical Steelers fan.

(12-15-2018, 08:01 AM)JS-Steelerfan Wrote: Also, very often the reason why we point out the flaws of Bengal players (most of whose questionable actions occurred way later than 18) is often to point out your hypocrisy for turning a blind eye to them. 
 

The flaws of Bengals players are because of their actions, not because of their hateful opinions towards others.

(12-15-2018, 08:01 AM)JS-Steelerfan Wrote: Here's the thing: Bengal fans are defending the guy too. Unlike you, they're being objective, rather than judging the guy because he wears a purple jersey.   

A few are defending him, but I'd be calling this guy out regardless of what jersey he wears.

(12-15-2018, 08:01 AM)JS-Steelerfan Wrote: Not really.  Kids don't often grasp the implications of social media.  I've worked with college students, so trust me on this one.  
 

18 isn't a kid.  You keep acting like it was just some 8th grader that knows nothing of the world.  If these thoughts were still with him at 18 enough to post on social media, then they're likely engrained in his mind.d

(12-15-2018, 08:01 AM)JS-Steelerfan Wrote: Developmental theorists that have observed that adolescence can last well into the 20s for some.  As a higher education professional, I can attest to the fact that a lot of maturing can occur between 18 and the mid-20s.  

Bottom line: if the people who know him best are willing to give the guy a second chance, why won't you? Is it because he's not a Bengal player?*

*(Spoiler alert: Yes.  Yes it is.) 
 

Convenient that he was an adolescences and had no real knowledge of what he was doing.

Once again, they know him "best"?  Better than family?  Better than friends?  Because they spend time in a locker room with him, where things are said that people don't mean and where players aren't overly serious?  Really?