You don't see these types of situations arise in MLB, NHL, or the NBA. While the NBA has it's problems the extent of them to don't measure to the way that NFL players cause problems. They take it to a whole other level.

 

In light of this whole leg shooting incident and dating back to the Marvin Harrison situation, I realize that the NFL is filled with almost nothing but thug players.

 

Yes carrying a concealed weapon to protect yourself is one thing, but if that is the case then there is absolutely no reason not to have a permit for it. Secondly, all of these players have these "security guards" but still carry guns. Not too bright.

 

 

 

And Keyshawn Johnson said this earlier, and I agree. He said that if any NFL player feels the need to guy any kind of weapon to a night club, bar, or any public setting like that then why go there in the first place. Why put yourself in that kind of situation.

 

 

I agree with that and they are bringing on themselves when they do so. I feel no remorse for any of these players and they should be locked up and put in jail. It's ridiculous that because people are labeled as "athletes" that they are above the law. They carry guns into night clubs and it's asking for trouble. When shots are fired then innocent lives are at risk and nothing is ever done to the player by the courts, and if something is done it's usually a slap on the wrist. It's comical and upsets me to no end how people get a pass for being an athlete.

People get on the NBA all the time when in fact the NFL is far far worse.

People get on the NBA all the time when in fact the NFL is far far worse.

Yep...The NBA has some problems with player conduct but the NFL is in a league of it's own when it comes to players getting into trouble and the severity of it.

You got problems, in all Professional Sports. Being at strip clubs, is very common for many in the major 3 sports.

A lot more players in the NFL, but it still is no excuse.

^ People always use the argument but I really wonder what the % is that get in trouble compared to other major sports.

You got problems, in all Professional Sports. Being at strip clubs, is very common for many in the major 3 sports.

 

I know there is problems in all sports but all 3 get all kinds of national attention so it's hard to hide things like this. The NFL has a major player conduct problem.

May have something to do with having a week between each game. Other sports are traveling a lot more.

^ People always use the argument but I really wonder what the % is that get in trouble compared to other major sports.

 

I would like to know what the % is also...

May have something to do with having a week between each game. Other sports are traveling a lot more.

 

That was my thought after reading the intial post in this thread as well. Seems like the NFL players have a little more time on their hands to get themselves into trouble.

A couple of thoughts...

 

1) Could the violent nature of football (as opposed to other sports) be a factor? These guys play arguably the most physical sport on the planet. Does that spill over into their life...are they more apt to respond aggressively to certain situations, put themselves in more volatile situations, etc.?

 

2) Football players only play one game per week. While they do practice, watch film, etc, during the week, they have more time away from actual games. Basketball guys are traveling a lot, playing 2-4 games per week...baseball, traveling, games every day basically...less down time to get in trouble?

^ People always use the argument but I really wonder what the % is that get in trouble compared to other major sports.

 

Beat me to the point. I'm not so sure the NFL is that much different per player ratio

A couple of thoughts...

 

1) Could the violent nature of football (as opposed to other sports) be a factor? These guys play arguably the most physical sport on the planet. Does that spill over into their life...are they more apt to respond aggressively to certain situations, put themselves in more volatile situations, etc.?

 

2) Football players only play one game per week. While they do practice, watch film, etc, during the week, they have more time away from actual games. Basketball guys are traveling a lot, playing 2-4 games per week...baseball, traveling, games every day basically...less down time to get in trouble?

 

:thumb: great observation

That was my thought after reading the intial post in this thread as well. Seems like the NFL players have a little more time on their hands to get themselves into trouble.

 

It doesn't seem to matter which sport it is, you find them all out at 2:00 AM doing something they have no business doing.

 

These guys make the time, it's not so much that they have more time. Players are just getting caught, but I'd say the history of them being out when they should'nt be has been around forever.

 

Not on the same level, but I remember Jordan flying to Vegas between games in LA, getting back to LA with minimal sleep to play. Jordan, Barkley, Magic and even Bird were fyling to Monte Carlo during the off days of the Dream Team olympics. Were they just better at not doing something stupid????

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1) Could the violent nature of football (as opposed to other sports) be a factor? These guys play arguably the most physical sport on the planet. Does that spill over into their life...are they more apt to respond aggressively to certain situations, put themselves in more volatile situations, etc.?

 

If you remember the show Playmakers that was on ESPN, they would probably say you are correct.