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[QUOTE=RiggoRules;220766]How did he ever get a contract from the Cowboys?

[A denial has been issued via D. Sanders, I think it is safe to add some levity][/QUOTE]
Jerry Jones wanted him.

Quote to Tom Friend (somewhat paraphrased)
"I want to win now, not in 2 or 3 years. If signing TO now in an attmept to win now is seen as desperate then I am desperate."

He forced TO on Bill Parcels and this has either totally blown up in their face or is in the process of doing so.

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Oh, and can we all just hold off on assuming T.O. is battling these serious depression issues until all the news is flushed out. Denials are flying left and right now.

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[quote=onlydarksets;220777]I was kidding - the sarcasm didn't translate well.[/quote]

Yah, I picked up on that a little too late. My bad.

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[QUOTE=EXoffender;220778]Unfortunately, the players union voted to save nutcases like him for being deactivated for the season. I would say his career is over but, you always have teams like SEA who'll employ the services of likes of Koren Robinson.[/QUOTE]
SEA got rid of him. Why you hatin' on them? You should be hatin' of the Pack for getting him not SEA.

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[quote=PSUSkinsFan21;220780]Oh, and can we all just hold off on assuming T.O. is battling these serious depression issues until all the news is flushed out. Denials are flying left and right now.[/quote]

NO time to hold off.........to busy empathizing

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Recently T.O. during a very recent interview expressed regret to Deon Sanders for the way he handled things in Philly. He basically said he would have approached things differently with Donovan and wished that things didn't get out of hand the way they did. It aired about two weeks ago.

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[quote=Hog1;220788]NO time to hold off.........to busy empathizing[/quote]

lol - who has time for facts?

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Did anyone watch the ESPN show on To's biography? He had a horrible childhood with his teammates making fun of his color and apperance... even spitting in his mouth while he was sleeping on the bus. Nobody should be judging him for what he is doing because he is clearly emtionally off kilter

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Whether he is emotionally off kilter or not, we shouldn't be judging him.

edit: unless it's Jeremy Shockey we're talking about.

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So does everyone who was picked on as a kid and everyone who had a bad childhood get a free pass to be a jerk as an adult? Do they get to behave and play by a different set of social standards? Maybe some people think so, but I'm definitely not one of them.


ps. this is a different issue than the alleged "suicide attempt" issue. I'm merely defending my stance that he's been a jerk for years. Obviously if he really did try to kill himself, I would agree that his life experiences could arguably contribute to that.

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[QUOTE=Sheriff Gonna Getcha;220681]This is just a tragic story. I hope he recovers and gets help.[/QUOTE]


It truly is, and there's obviously something wrong up top with TO to render him that driven. While I've never been one of his fans as a result of his many negative antics he's still a human being worthy of human compassion. I truly hope none of us live a life deserving of some of the things I've read here. Please let none of the negatives be said of us. I'll continue to pray for the man, and hope he get's the help he seems to so desperately need.

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[quote=Longtimefan;220794]It truly is, and there's obviously something wrong up top with TO to render him that driven. While I've never been one of his fans as a result of his many negative antics he's still a human being worthy of human compassion. I truly hope none of us live a life deserving of some of the things I've read here. Please let none of the negatives be said of us. I'll continue to pray for the man, and hope he get's the help he seems to so desperately need.[/quote]


Well said

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[quote=PSUSkinsFan21;220793]So does everyone who was picked on as a kid and everyone who had a bad childhood get a free pass to be a jerk as an adult? Do they get to behave and play by a different set of social standards? Maybe some people think so, but I'm definitely not one of them.


ps. this is a different issue than the alleged "suicide attempt" issue. I'm merely defending my stance that he's been a jerk for years. Obviously if he really did try to kill himself, I would agree that his life experiences could arguably contribute to that.[/quote]

I hear you--you make good points. nobody gets a free pass to be a jerk ... some people should get cut more slack than others though.

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[QUOTE=Mc2guy;220770]For those of you who are unwilling or unable to show any empathy for a person battling with suicidal depression (if the reports are true), then I hope from the bottom of my heart that you never have to experience depression up close and personal. As someone who has seen depression and suicide in my family, I can tell you it is the most gut wrenching and painful thing you have ever even attempted to comprehend.

T.O. is an first class jerk, no if ands or buts, but to show no empathy for another human struggling like that is pretty low. To joke about it is reprehensible. Frankly, I am embarrased to be a member of this community right now.[/QUOTE]

1. Glad you caveated with the "if reports are true" because it's highly likely we're all getting worked into a tizzy over the 'ol rumor mill.

2. No one on this site is actually making fun of depression or people with depression, like your family members. It's simply a case of not giving him a "free pass" to be an ass. If Osama Bin Laden comes out and says he is depressed, do we forgive him immediately for 9/11 and give him a hug? (and you thought that the US Soldier - TO analogy was a stretch!?)

3. "Embarrased to be a member of this community"? C'mon drama queen - take a deep breath and float back down to reality, homes.

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[quote=Ade Jimoh Fan Club;220801]1. Glad you caveated with the "if reports are true" because it's highly likely we're all getting worked into a tizzy over the 'ol rumor mill.

2. No one on this site is actually making fun of depression or people with depression, like your family members. It's simply a case of not giving him a "free pass" to be an ass. If Osama Bin Laden comes out and says he is depressed, do we forgive him immediately for 9/11 and give him a hug? (and you thought that the US Soldier - TO analogy was a stretch!?)

3. "Embarrased to be a member of this community"? C'mon drama queen - take a deep breath and float back down to reality, homes.[/quote]

Good stuff, Ade. Very balanced.