03-27-2017, 11:07 PM
(03-27-2017, 10:36 PM)Housh Wrote: Not aimed at you because clearly you didn't go this far, but I had a conversation about Mixon with my fiancé and we agreed dude did his dirt and faced the consequences. We should never FORGET what he did but its time to get over it.
Mixon and cases like it really bring out the hypocrisy in the world. The kid did some stupid shit and got a punishment. Now I don't give a damn if people think the punishment was enough or not, he was given a punishment and he served it. He fulfilled his legal duties. So what else do people want? Do people want him to never have another shot at success again in his entire life? Should he spend every single day of his life telling that girl sorry? Should he give his game checks to charities? Should he decline the draft invite and live on the street when he is totally capable and desired by teams.
Like what he did was messed up. But I cant stand it when people talk like he deserves death for one mistake. Yeah I saw the video, he knocked her TF out. That's the mistake of his life. But are we all going to sit here and act like we've NEVER done something comparable and maybe didn't get caught? Him getting drafted is not a REWARD. Its a natural progression of events that occurs when you give your body to football for so many years.
First of all, he looks great on tape! I also agree that he deserves a shot, but as an UDFA. He needs to earn trust.
I don't want him in Cincy plain and simple. We are the laughingstock of the country when it comes to accumulating thugs. I live a 1000 miles away from Cincy, but in an area that attracts thousands if not millions of tourists every year. I interact with people from all across the country & from all walks of life. The vast majority immediately bring up this point when I admit that I am a Bengals fan. That's just the truth!
We all understand why MB & Merv bring them here, but that doesn't mean all of us fans have to agree with this philosophy. One need look no further than the playoff debacle of 2015 to understand why these types of decision's aren't necessarily the best for any team. Seeing as how the Bengals are habitual offenders, it makes it even more unsavory.
There are plenty of other talented backs in this draft. Considering the history here, he shouldn't even be on their board. I hope the kid lives a happy life filled with success, just as long as he doesn't hit anymore women. That said, I don't think that will be the case. Actions speak much louder than words.
Don't want him. Don't need him, especially in Cincinnati. Obviously, that's just my opinion. If he ends up on this team, he damned sure better be a model citizen while in stripes.
