Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

[proudpittsburgher]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

I know they make a ton of money so it's not slavery... it's an analogy.

I certainly have the ability to see what he was doing. I also have the ability to know that when 90 percent of the people read what he and AP said, they say are you serious??? AP got this ball rolling, and you could argue that he said what he said without thinking of the consequences. RM had the luxury of hindsight being 20/20, and chose to support the bad analogy, then put people down who raise the point that it was a crappy analogy. Rashard, that's a you problem. An you didn't have to use a lot of BIG WORDS to show it.

[birtikidis]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

I think a lot of athletes read the book "Million Dollar Slaves"

I understand what they are trying to say but the millions of dollars make it hard for the average man to see the analogy.

I know it's hard to swallow because people hear the word slavery and automatically think of whips, chains, boats and hardship.

However when you look at the combine and the weigh in these guys are doing the same things they did at slave auctions. They are bought by "owners" if they have the weight, strength and pedigree the team covets. If injured they are replaced, if rowdy they are cut or traded... etc.

I know they make a ton of money so it's not slavery... it's an analogy.

sorry in my view, the combine is nothing more than a resume (where most jobs ask for knowledge, they ask for measurables) with gametape being their work experience.

[Oviedo]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

How can I be a "slave."

Totally ridiculous. You freely choose to go into a profession where the terms of employment are well established. You make better money than 90% of all Americans. But you consider yourself a slave. Stupid people.

If any player doesn't like being a "slave" he can quit the NFL (something slaves can't do) and get a job with the FREE education he got in college (something else slaves don't get).

[birtikidis]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

How can I be a "slave."

Totally ridiculous. You freely choose to go into a profession where the terms of employment are well established. You make better money than 90% of all Americans. But you consider yourself a slave. Stupid people.

If any player doesn't like being a "slave" he can quit the NFL (something slaves can't do) and get a job with the FREE education he got in college (something else slaves don't get).

Dude, I'd be an old school slave, whips and chains and everything, If they were giving me that kind of cash. Hell, at least I'd know my family would never struggle for anything ( we are thrifty )

[Oviedo]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

How can I be a "slave."

Totally ridiculous. You freely choose to go into a profession where the terms of employment are well established. You make better money than 90% of all Americans. But you consider yourself a slave. Stupid people.

If any player doesn't like being a "slave" he can quit the NFL (something slaves can't do) and get a job with the FREE education he got in college (something else slaves don't get).

Dude, I'd be an old school slave, whips and chains and everything, If they were giving me that kind of cash. Hell, at least I'd know my family would never struggle for anything ( we are thrifty )

I'd be there with you. Can't be worse than Army Ranger school and been there and done that.

[birtikidis]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

How can I be a "slave."

Totally ridiculous. You freely choose to go into a profession where the terms of employment are well established. You make better money than 90% of all Americans. But you consider yourself a slave. Stupid people.

If any player doesn't like being a "slave" he can quit the NFL (something slaves can't do) and get a job with the FREE education he got in college (something else slaves don't get).

Dude, I'd be an old school slave, whips and chains and everything, If they were giving me that kind of cash. Hell, at least I'd know my family would never struggle for anything ( we are thrifty )

I'd be there with you. Can't be worse than Army Ranger school and been there and done that.

Just to clarify for the board.. we would not be using whips and chains on each other.

[Oviedo]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

How can I be a "slave."

Totally ridiculous. You freely choose to go into a profession where the terms of employment are well established. You make better money than 90% of all Americans. But you consider yourself a slave. Stupid people.

If any player doesn't like being a "slave" he can quit the NFL (something slaves can't do) and get a job with the FREE education he got in college (something else slaves don't get).

Dude, I'd be an old school slave, whips and chains and everything, If they were giving me that kind of cash. Hell, at least I'd know my family would never struggle for anything ( we are thrifty )

I'd be there with you. Can't be worse than Army Ranger school and been there and done that.

Just to clarify for the board.. we would not be using whips and chains on each other.

Leather???????????????????????????

[Chadman]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

Great...now Chadman has the image of Ovi & birtikidis dressed up in leather, chained up....geez.....

Back on Mendy & Peterson...and Ryan Clark for that matter-

Their managers are supposed to advise them on the best career choices, right? Supposed to offer counsel when required...direct them in the direction that suits the player best...


Where the Hell are the managers right now? Because no matter which way you slice it- recent comments have only made these guys appear...ungrateful...pig headed...not in touch with reality...stupid...

Hardly career enhancing stuff from these guys.

[flippy]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

These guys seem like they're using Gilbert Godfried as their PR man.

[flippy]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

Anyone with $1M or $1B or more is enslaved to something. We are much better off being broke. Being broke seems like it sucks sometimes, but its truly liberating.

At the end of the day, what do we really need? some clean drinking water, a little food, a little healthcare, and a little comfort. everything else we need is free.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

Anyone with $1M or $1B or more is enslaved to something. We are much better off being broke. Being broke seems like it sucks sometimes, but its truly liberating.

So. I guess what you are saying is that "Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose."

[sentinel33]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

Nice one, Rashard. One should never draw "parallels" between sports and historical tragedies. It never looks good. Never has and never will. Makes you look weak and pathetic. Like you really are perpetratin a poor me,whoe is me attitude. Completely ridiculous. This whole time I thought Mendenhall was one of those quiet, wise, sage-like players. duped again.

And I hate Twitter.

And I can't stand people who don't use the filter between their brains and their mouths.

Can't tell you how many times I've been ready to hit the SUBMIT button and then re-read what I wrote and hit cancel. Not much real thinking done in the world today and it shows.

Just more unaccountability and irresponsability and more "victims".

Tasteless. This whole thing is tasteless. Top to bottom.

[frankthetank1]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

I think a lot of athletes read the book "Million Dollar Slaves"

I understand what they are trying to say but the millions of dollars make it hard for the average man to see the analogy.

I know it's hard to swallow because people hear the word slavery and automatically think of whips, chains, boats and hardship.

However when you look at the combine and the weigh in these guys are doing the same things they did at slave auctions. They are bought by "owners" if they have the weight, strength and pedigree the team covets. If injured they are replaced, if rowdy they are cut or traded... etc.

I know they make a ton of money so it's not slavery... it's an analogy.

its an analogy but a very very poor one at that. making comments like this just isnt right. same thing when kellen winslow made the soldier comments that football is war. it makes light of tragic things that shouldnt be made an analogy of

[flippy]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

Anyone with $1M or $1B or more is enslaved to something. We are much better off being broke. Being broke seems like it sucks sometimes, but its truly liberating.

So. I guess what you are saying is that "Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose."

Exactly. The whole world is upside down, so we should do handstands when we want to see clearly.

I better take my meds this morning

[birtikidis]

Re: Mendenhall backs Adrian Peterson's 'slave' comment

Great...now Chadman has the image of Ovi & birtikidis dressed up in leather, chained up....geez.....

Back on Mendy & Peterson...and Ryan Clark for that matter-

Their managers are supposed to advise them on the best career choices, right? Supposed to offer counsel when required...direct them in the direction that suits the player best...


Where the Hell are the managers right now? Because no matter which way you slice it- recent comments have only made these guys appear...ungrateful...pig headed...not in touch with reality...stupid...

Hardly career enhancing stuff from these guys.

you damn aussies.
Well to answer the question about the managers.. what do they care? they get paid up front. The only ones that are ticked off are those who have free agents right now.