Romeo, Romeo Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo?

[red]

So you’re saying he is the Red of PackerRats?

lol, yeah pretty much

[George Cumby]

That's not the point. Those media bastards sewing seeds of dissension on the team with misleading quotes (or even correct quotes), that's what it is about. They are doing their damnedest to harm the Packers. That's a helluva lot more important that reading those ENEMY assholes' version of "the truth".

Fucking deranged.

[texaspackerbacker]

Cumby, you fucking stupid piece of shit, I was gonna let Patler's last post stand about why would the God damned ENEMY - the piece of shit media pukes would intentionally try to mess with/harm the Packers. That's dead obvious. Because those shitheads are from somewhere else, fans of some other team. If I had the ability to stir up trouble for the Vikings or Bears or just about anybody else, I damn well would. That's just human nature and why they are the enemy, although probably a few stupid fools in here would deny that.

[call_me_ishmael]

Where was Romeo today? In the end zone. Twice.

It wasn't lost on me that he was nowhere near 11 when he caught his TD, though.

[George Cumby]

Cumby, you fucking stupid piece of shit, I was gonna let Patler's last post stand about why would the God damned ENEMY - the piece of shit media pukes would intentionally try to mess with/harm the Packers. That's dead obvious. Because those shitheads are from somewhere else, fans of some other team. If I had the ability to stir up trouble for the Vikings or Bears or just about anybody else, I damn well would. That's just human nature and why they are the enemy, although probably a few stupid fools in here would deny that.

I rest my case.

[Fritz]

team was really around him celebrating each time. not the thing you would expect from from guys whos teammate just quit on them

sounds like the guy has some major mental issues, and he might have just freaked out last week

there were apparently some mental red flags at the combine when he kind of freaked out

hope the guy goes and gets some kind of help. he's a hell of a player and seems like a great kid, but we just can't have him breaking like that in the future

I agree, Red. I feel kinda bad for the young man - he seems to struggle with processing his feelings and communcating in that regard. On the other hand, you can't have anyone who suffers from mental issues that are not addressed causing issues on the team.

So I hope he gets the help he needs. If he doesn't, and can't work through this, the Packers will not offer him a second contract.

In the meantime, I am hoping the support of teammates and the two TD's will help as a salve on everyone's wounds.

[bobblehead]

I'm with Red and Fritz on this a bit. Its normal for team mates to kinda celebrate the return of the malcontent, but that isn't what I saw. I saw a bunch of guys reaching out to someone who is struggling to try and give him reassurance they were there for him. The story line may have been blurred a bit to cover for some issues Doubs seems to have.

Am I reading a lot into it. Yes, but that doesn't mean something doesn't seem "normal" about the idea he pouted about his role.

[Patler]

Cumby, you fucking stupid piece of shit, I was gonna let Patler's last post stand about why would the God damned ENEMY - the piece of shit media pukes would intentionally try to mess with/harm the Packers. That's dead obvious. Because those shitheads are from somewhere else, fans of some other team. If I had the ability to stir up trouble for the Vikings or Bears or just about anybody else, I damn well would. That's just human nature and why they are the enemy, although probably a few stupid fools in here would deny that.

Wrong again. Many of the Packer beat reporters are/have been Wisconsin kids.

Why would any reasonably intelligent professional jeopardize their career for a silly "loyalty" to a professional sports franchise that has no real impact on their life?

I have to admit, you almost had me convinced. Your name-calling and profanity are just SO persuasive.

[Patler]

Yeah how much of Patler’s forgiveness did those 2 earn him? People want to know.

Nah, he never needed forgiveness, just needs to demonstrate he won't continue to be a detriment to the locker room. Walking out on the team is not a small thing.

I'm actually a bit worried for the young man. He looked almost emotionless yesterday, especially the sideline shots right after his TDs. He didn't LOOK like he was enjoying himself. I hope he finds what he is looking for/wants/needs. If that is with the Packets, great. If it is not, I hope he finds it elsewhere.

[run pMc]

Wrong again. Many of the Packer beat reporters are/have been Wisconsin kids.

Why would any reasonably intelligent professional jeopardize their career for a silly "loyalty" to a professional sports franchise that has no real impact on their life?

I have to admit, you almost had me convinced. Your name-calling and profanity are just SO persuasive.

LOL. True.
Do NOT confuse ESPN talking heads or Twitterverse "reporters" with the actual journalists who cover the team. If they were making a things up or trying to stir dissention with falsehoods, they could be held accountable - either legally, in the court of public opinion, or by simply getting their press credentials withdrawn by the team. The team decides who they allow come to the press conferences, watch the open-to-media portions of practice, and access to players in the locker rooms. They have PR staff standing right there while interviews happen.

I don't understand this weird stance of media being the enemy. What's next, teachers and postal workers?

Also - because the world is more connected than ever, it's easy for lies or misinformation to spread quickly. Patler is spot-on when he says to look at multiple (reputable) sources and think for yourself.
"A lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots" -- Mark Twain, allegedly, a little before Rappaport was tweeting.

[NewsBruin]

Cumby, you fucking stupid piece of shit, I was gonna let Patler's last post stand about why would the God damned ENEMY - the piece of shit media pukes would intentionally try to mess with/harm the Packers. That's dead obvious. Because those shitheads are from somewhere else, fans of some other team. If I had the ability to stir up trouble for the Vikings or Bears or just about anybody else, I damn well would. That's just human nature and why they are the enemy, although probably a few stupid fools in here would deny that.

I just don't believe the "media pukes," even the hot-takes gasbags, give half a fart about one team over the other. If you've been around a newsroom's sports desk, you see a bunch of guys who know they're part of the machine and are doing their part to chug through the week and cover all their bases (crap, different sports metaphor). The biggest team fantasy these guys have is joining the "bigs" and getting enough to cover a mortgage, but even that gets put into perspective over the years.

Especially when you see coaches and players cycle through, as well as your colleagues cycle through their employers. It's not like these guys have matching Chicago Bears pj's and sheet sets. I don't know how someone can watch or listen to sports for more than a decade and think there's some hero/villain fanboy conspiracy afoot.

[Fritz]

I just don't believe the "media pukes," even the hot-takes gasbags, give half a fart about one team over the other. If you've been around a newsroom's sports desk, you see a bunch of guys who know they're part of the machine and are doing their part to chug through the week and cover all their bases (crap, different sports metaphor). The biggest team fantasy these guys have is joining the "bigs" and getting enough to cover a mortgage, but even that gets put into perspective over the years.

Especially when you see coaches and players cycle through, as well as your colleagues cycle through their employers. It's not like these guys have matching Chicago Bears pj's and sheet sets. I don't know how someone can watch or listen to sports for more than a decade and think there's some hero/villain fanboy conspiracy afoot.

Me too. But Tex is black/white, yes/no, all/nothing. That's the world his brain lives in. Which is fine except he keeps insisting that it's the real world and everyone who doesn't see it his way is a media puke/asshole/other Tex words to denigrate-peope-who-don't-agree-with-him.

[sharpe1027]

Debating Tex is like picking a scab. You know you shouldn't do it, but sometimes you can't help yourself. Afterwards, you regret it and hope you don't end up scarred.

[MadtownPacker]

Wow Tex, these FORUM pukes are really letting you have it. Might turn into a ROAST like Brady.

[texaspackerbacker]

Don't worry about me, at least not tonight. I had a little same day medical procedure, and I'm high as a kite right now.