More evidence that Peter King doesn't think before he types

by MtnExile on Apr 6, 2009 1:42 PM CDT Comment 18 comments

I know, I'm always harping on the MSM and what they get wrong, but sometimes they pay more attention to their deadlines than they do to reality. Besides, Peter King is my favorite whipping boy. Check this out, from his Monday Morning Quarterback of 4.6.09:

"9. I think I don't care at all if B.J. Raji smoked pot at Boston College. I'd guess that would make him one of about 150 players of the 328 who attended the Scouting Combine who smoked pot at one time or other during their college years. I bet I'm underestimating that, really. Now, if there's some indication that Raji smokes so much pot that he couldn't get cleaned up in time for the combine, or he smokes so much that he's mentally addicted to it, that's another matter.

I applaud SI.com for breaking the story, and it deserves to be reported. But what I do not applaud is the knee-jerk reaction by some NFL front offices about it. Some front offices are way, way too hung up on vilifying guys who did the occasional doobie in college while virtually ignoring the exploits of guys who got smashed at keg parties over and over at college.

King totally misses the point. I also happen to believe that smoking a doobie every now and then isn't going to make someone a Bad Person--or even a bad player. But here's the deal, Pete: it's banned by the league. You test positive for marijuana, you get suspended. Four games, first offense. A third violation and you're gone for a year. Remember Ricky Williams, Pete? Oh, that slipped your mind...well, I guarantee you every front office that you just chided remembers Ricky very well. They don't like the idea of wasting a first-rounder on someone who might not be around when they need him. Those GMs aren't just a bunch of superannuated tightasses sitting around in their plush offices bitching about the state of today's youth--they're businessmen, with a job to do: protecting their teams' bottom lines. That's why Raji may drop in the draft.

I think King needs to let somebody read his stuff before he posts it.

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Well, did you send this to his email?

He’s going to be taking it all back, mea culpa you guys. Right after Coffee-nerdness.

GW: "Sean, I can’t do anything with this guy."

by stujo4 on Apr 6, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

haha

surreal to be teal

by Surteal on Apr 6, 2009 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I like it

Your point is dead-on. Owners, GM’s, coaches all have jobs. They have to do their best to keep those jobs just like most everybody else who’s employed. Does he still smoke pot, maybe, maybe not. Will he ever do it again, maybe, maybe not. But one things for sure, if your job entitles you to pick a player that will produce and be there to play when needed, then you can’t help but stop and think and wonder about those questions then that’s gotta cause your confidence in the guy to go down some.

by narco301 on Apr 6, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree with Stu.. send your post to Peter

Nonetheless, although I understand your point, I have to agree with Pete on this one. He is not one of my favorite writers, but he should be allowed to voice his beef on this matter. Although its a moot point, the reaction of the NFL is IMHO (and Petes obviously) overblown. I would even say that you would be hard pressed to find any!! college grad that doesn´t or didn´t smoke weed. Hell! I´m surprised that not more are caught. ’That of course doesn´t change the rules. I think they should concentrate more on if these draft prospects are beefed up on steroids or if they misused some chick at a frat party (as PK seems to suggest). Or if they are able to read or write for that matter.

As for Ricky “Rastaman” Williams…he continued to smoke de´ganja while in the NFL and despite many warnings and penalties continued to do so. Very different situation and YES! Very stupid!!

by shecky on Apr 6, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Allowed to voice his beef?

He’s PAID to voice his beef! Paid as a supposed expert. One would think he would feel honor-bound to put a little thought behind his opinions…but I suppose if you can get away with Coffee-nerdness, the power goes to your head.

RE-SIGN LANCE MOORE!

by MtnExile on Apr 6, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just because there are rules doesn´t make them right or sensible all the time

also even professional “experts” seem to be less so at times or let their personal opinions get the better of them sometimes

by shecky on Apr 6, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

anyone know the procedure?

I’ve taken a few pee tests lately (life insurance, I’m old) and it would be easy to cheat. Does the NFL require you to have the clinician present during the urination? I believe Onterrio Smith was caught at the airport with a Whizzinator, but is that for repeat offenders or everyone? “Hey man, stop checking out my junk.”

GW: "Sean, I can’t do anything with this guy."

by stujo4 on Apr 6, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for educating me on the "Whizzonator"

Only a few questions though. If as stated : “a false penis (available in several skin tones including white, tan, latino, brown, and black”:
1.) Are there also different lengths and sizes to choose from aswell?
2.) If there is also a “female” version- Do they also have a choice of skin colors?
3.) Man the “Unisex” version must be amusing! LOL

by shecky on Apr 6, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OH Yeah! And whats the difference between "latino", "tan" and "brown"? :)

by shecky on Apr 6, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Depends on what you're trying to accessorize

RE-SIGN LANCE MOORE!

by MtnExile on Apr 6, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True! and Who is doing the accessorizing

by shecky on Apr 6, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HaHa!

Wow they make you take a piss test for life insurance over there? Is there anything for which a p. test is not required for? Anyway all the other atheletes (minus the stupid ones) manage to get away with it.. Just look at the Olympians.

by shecky on Apr 6, 2009 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

or he smokes so much that he’s mentally addicted to it

…then he wouldn’t be an awesome athlete. not that i would know this personally or anything, but when you blaze all the time it doesn’t lend itself well to being extremely physically active—like, say, being a top-rated college football player. someone who smokes all the time typically has a poor physique. due to munchies.