Packers next receiver? KOREN ROBINSON???

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Just want opinions here but, most of you have stated that you think the (Vikings are a terrible franchise-the Packers are a model franchise) and yet the Vikings seem to be the ones trying to have a team of "good" people at least under Wilf. I couldn't argue too much with this in the past, but now if TT brings in Robininson.......

What makes that move ok? Even if you do need the WR/KR help?

From PFT:

The Vikings have signed former Bucs LB Marquis Cooper, whose background of shoplifting and reckless driving charges doesn't seem to fit with the whole "turd-free" approach in Minnesota.

Scott, I didn't know that about Cooper. I don't know why they are bringing him in then either. You either go all the way with your housecleaning approach or don't do it at all.

There is always middle ground on this issue. Every team says they want all fine upstanding citizens, but that's just for the press. Every team has players with questionable backgrounds. It all comes down to talent vs. how bad the crime really is.

[Mactush]

Casting Stones?

Statistics will support the conclusion that alcoholism is prevalent in society. So much so, that many of the posters on this board are in such a group.

The real question is if KR really wants help? I think he does! He has been open to treatment in the past. In fact, he just went back for more help. This is a good sign.

His speeding back to the team's camp in Mankato was an effort to not let the team down and to remain eligible to play football. Sure, he screwed up by drinking, but that is something that can be fixed through therapy and treatment and support. His flight from the police was an effort to avoid being late and, again, possibly being stopped from playing football. His actions (aside from the night of drinking) support the conclusion he really wants to stay in this game.

Now I have read comparisons to convict Randy Moss. KR wants to play the game! RM leaves the field early before the end of the game.

I honestly believe KR can be salvaged as a man and a football player. He wants to beat this addiction. I think Brett's bout with a similar demon can provide a sort of guidance to KR.

I am all for throwing away Moss. However, I want to see KR succeed and Green Bay can help him to just that!

I will support KR in Prayer and offer him my hope that he wins this battle.

[Patler]

Situations are never identical, but generally:

I have little tolerance for those who are caught for engaging in an activity that is illegal from the start, such as "recreational" drugs. They are wrong from the first time they participate.

I am much more tolerant of those who become hooked on things that are not illegal in and of themselves, such as addiction to prescription drugs (Favre), alcoholics (Robinson). They start with something totally legal, but lose control of themselves, and the activity.

I admire those in the second category who seek help either voluntarily or involuntarily, recognize their problem and regain control (Favre). I lose patience with those who receive help, but can't maintain control, especially after 3 or 4 times, or more. Robinson is beginning to fall into my category of no longer feeling sorry for him, because he has been given chances to straighten out, and hasn't done it.

On the other hand, he sure would solve the kick return and WR depth problems in Green bay, wouldn' he?