Arian Foster's Tweet (1 Viewer)

[jacobo_moses]

Saw this tweet by Arian Foster RB Texans.

@ArianFoster 4 those sincerely concerned, I'm doing ok & plan 2 B back by opening day. 4 those worried abt your fantasy team, u ppl are sick

So does this kind of tweet offend you Fantasy Owners or do you see where he is coming from?? I guess my initial reaction was a mix of both. I see where he is coming from. But I think Arian forgets there are 3 kinds of fantasy owners out there. 1) Extreme Fantasy owner who only cares about player's health because of how it effects their fantasy team. 2) Some legitimately love the sport and care about the health of the players because it makes for good football when they are playing and at the same time they want their FF team to do well. 3) The 3rd kind of FF owner just does FF casually and sincerely care more about Football player's staying healthy because they want to see the best team out there.

I'd say I'm probably the no 2 fantasy football owner.

 

[Air Stich]

Offended? I don't offend easily, but I can't imagine anyone being offended by this.

 

[LHUCKS]

 

[Kevrunner]

Not offended at all, every player isn't like MJD regarding playing fantasy football.

 

[rizzler]

How is he wrong exactly?

He gets paid to carry a ball, not carry your team.

And please, let's not get into the "interest in fantasy helps pay him" debate...

He's making 500,000$. So just, let's not.

 

[FavreCo]

If he was on my team, I would suspend him for conduct detrimental to my FFL team.

 

[goonsquad]

I think it was funny. Nothing more, nothing less.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Do you know how many nutjobs are probably tweeting him that he is screwing with their team?

 

[LHUCKS]

I hope Herd gets into this on his show tomorrow morning...probably Herd's motivation all along, free PR.

 

[jacobo_moses]

I just found it odd that an NFL player would even recognize us lowly peons that play fantasy football in a tweet. I mean yeah I know players like MJD and some other NFL Players play Fantasy Football but not all NFL players feel like MJD does about fantasy football. He probably does have a lot of FF owners tweet him. Poor guy.

 

[yrforyg]

I bumped Finley when I saw it

 

[Sinrman]

He's just another player that doesn't understand and/or appreciate what fantasy sports has done for the NFL. If it weren't for fantasy football, I wouldn't watch the NFL

much at all (except to see my Lions, who have been god-awful forever, so that's not much).

 

[rizzler]

He's just another player that doesn't understand and/or appreciate what fantasy sports has done for the NFL. If it weren't for fantasy football, I wouldn't watch the NFLmuch at all (except to see my Lions, who have been god-awful forever, so that's not much).

I don't get this line of thinking.The guy appreciates his fans, big time. Responds to tweets, flies out fans to games etc.He makes a remark in which he takes issue with people moaning about his injury affecting their fantasy team, and he's all of a sudden a bad guy? I'm sure he;s more worried about getting back to health and helping his team reach the superbowl (or the playoffs for that matter)than helping your fantasy team.And he's 100% right to do so.

 

[az_prof]

How is he wrong exactly?He gets paid to carry a ball, not carry your team.And please, let's not get into the "interest in fantasy helps pay him" debate...He's making 500,000$. So just, let's not.

He is and he will get paid even more in the future because of national interest fueled by FF. I don't take offense. But it is an ignorant comment on his part.

 

[the next level]

We were in the 8th round of our draft yesterday when Foster pulled up lame and we all saw it happen on the big screen. Ben Tate and Derrick Ward were both immediately grabbed with the next two picks while Foster's proud new owner cried into his beer. Some may argue that this is why you hold your draft at the latest possible date. I would argue that a priceless memory such as this one is something we'll be talking about for a long time and exposure to just such a scenario can be part of the fun. Nonetheless, glad to hear Foster will be allright.

 

[meatwad1]

He's just another player that doesn't understand and/or appreciate what fantasy sports has done for the NFL. If it weren't for fantasy football, I wouldn't watch the NFLmuch at all (except to see my Lions, who have been god-awful forever, so that's not much).

I don't get this line of thinking.The guy appreciates his fans, big time. Responds to tweets, flies out fans to games etc.He makes a remark in which he takes issue with people moaning about his injury affecting their fantasy team, and he's all of a sudden a bad guy? I'm sure he;s more worried about getting back to health and helping his team reach the superbowl (or the playoffs for that matter)than helping your fantasy team.And he's 100% right to do so.

Um, no. He is the jag who opened his trap and called ff players 'sick'. It is a fact that the NFL is in way better shape because of fantasy football than it would be otherwise, as a player he benefits big time. Why would he even care in the first place if people are disappointed in his injury? Note that I use the word disapointed instead of angry. Nobody is mad at the guy. They are probably disapointed that one of their players are injured. Heck, if I drafted Braylon Edwards in the 8th round tomorrow and he blew out his knee, I would be disapointed, not angry at all.So where is this coming from? Why is he lashing out? My guess is that he knows his hamstring is a bigger problem than others are letting on and he just saw millions flushed down the drain.

 

[rizzler]

I don't take offense. But it is an ignorant comment on his part.

It's not ignorant at all.People who assume that athletes or "stars" need to take people's s.hit are ignorant. This is like you getting hurt at work, and your bosses/shareholders asking when you're going to be back without any regard shown to your health. Is that not ignorant?

 

[SSOG]

How is he wrong exactly?He gets paid to carry a ball, not carry your team.And please, let's not get into the "interest in fantasy helps pay him" debate...He's making 500,000$. So just, let's not.

He is and he will get paid even more in the future because of national interest fueled by FF. I don't take offense. But it is an ignorant comment on his part.

I don't think it's at all ignorant. I think it's right on the money. When you get down to it, the entire concept of fantasy football is rather perverse. Obviously I love it, but it's perverse. When you hear "so and so just suffered a major injury" and your first thought is "how am I going to replace him in my fantasy squad?!"... well, I have no problem with that being described as "sick".Luckily for me, I don't need Arian Foster's approval or even his consent to use him on my fantasy team.

 

[adrenaline]

Apparently he sucks at FF.

 

[rizzler]

So where is this coming from? Why is he lashing out? My guess is that he knows his hamstring is a bigger problem than others are letting on and he just saw millions flushed down the drain.

I am impressed by the vastness of your imagination.

 

[meatwad1]

So where is this coming from? Why is he lashing out? My guess is that he knows his hamstring is a bigger problem than others are letting on and he just saw millions flushed down the drain.

I am impressed by the vastness of your imagination.

So he hurts his hammy three weeks ago and then tweaks, or rips, or whatever the exact same spot now. Then factor in that the coach has to win yesterday, and there are two capable backs on the roster who are chomping at the bit for an opportunity.One does not need to possess a vast imagination to surmise this is quite a problem for a person who used the number one pick in the draft on him. We are talking about a 'come out of nowhere' type guy who has had exactly one great season. This is not Adrian Peterson. If he is gimpy, he will be in rbbc all the way. Lord help him if he misses a game and Tate does awesome in his spot. The Texans actally spent a 2nd rounder on Tate, so they do have a major interest in making him look good you know.

 

[Christo]

Why should I be offended by any opinion he can manage to formulate? I think that but for football Arian Foster would be working at McDonald's. And given the way athletes piss away their money he may just be working there in 10 years.

 

[rizzler]

So where is this coming from? Why is he lashing out? My guess is that he knows his hamstring is a bigger problem than others are letting on and he just saw millions flushed down the drain.

I am impressed by the vastness of your imagination.

So he hurts his hammy three weeks ago and then tweaks, or rips, or whatever the exact same spot now. Then factor in that the coach has to win yesterday, and there are two capable backs on the roster who are chomping at the bit for an opportunity.One does not need to possess a vast imagination to surmise this is quite a problem for a person who used the number one pick in the draft on him. We are talking about a 'come out of nowhere' type guy who has had exactly one great season. This is not Adrian Peterson. If he is gimpy, he will be in rbbc all the way. Lord help him if he misses a game and Tate does awesome in his spot. The Texans actally spent a 2nd rounder on Tate, so they do have a major interest in making him look good you know.

Arian Foster - RB - TexansDespite Ben Tate's big game in the second week of preseason, coach Gary Kubiak confirmed Tuesday that Arian Foster remains the Texans' every-down running back."One thing about the running back position, when you have a great one, they need it 25 times," said Kubiak. "For the most part, when Arian’s at his best, he’s playing three snaps to the other guys' one." Tate could add a powerful change-of-pace off the bench, but he isn't a candidate for more than six carries a game. We don't even know if he's overtaken Derrick Ward for the No. 2 running back job. So if Arian is healthy, there you have it. The hammy may not bother him again this season. Conversely, it could flare at any time.Clearly, if he's not healthy he wouldnt get a full share of carries... That's common sense, for any RB in any team.

 

[RUSF18]

He's just another player that doesn't understand and/or appreciate what fantasy sports has done for the NFL. If it weren't for fantasy football, I wouldn't watch the NFL

much at all (except to see my Lions, who have been god-awful forever, so that's not much).

I don't get this line of thinking.The guy appreciates his fans, big time. Responds to tweets, flies out fans to games etc.

He makes a remark in which he takes issue with people moaning about his injury affecting their fantasy team, and he's all of a sudden a bad guy? I'm sure he;s more worried about getting back to health and helping his team reach the superbowl (or the playoffs for that matter)than helping your fantasy team.

And he's 100% right to do so.

Um, no. He is the jag who opened his trap and called ff players 'sick'. It is a fact that the NFL is in way better shape because of fantasy football than it would be otherwise, as a player he benefits big time. Why would he even care in the first place if people are disappointed in his injury? Note that I use the word disapointed instead of angry. Nobody is mad at the guy. They are probably disapointed that one of their players are injured. Heck, if I drafted Braylon Edwards in the 8th round tomorrow and he blew out his knee, I would be disapointed, not angry at all.

So where is this coming from? Why is he lashing out? My guess is that he knows his hamstring is a bigger problem than others are letting on and he just saw millions flushed down the drain.

Which fact supports this?

 

[Koya]

He is totally right. We (fantasy players) WAY blow things out of proportion for all the wrong reasons.

 

[HAM]

He's just another player that doesn't understand and/or appreciate what fantasy sports has done for the NFL. If it weren't for fantasy football, I wouldn't watch the NFLmuch at all (except to see my Lions, who have been god-awful forever, so that's not much).

I don't get this line of thinking.The guy appreciates his fans, big time. Responds to tweets, flies out fans to games etc.He makes a remark in which he takes issue with people moaning about his injury affecting their fantasy team, and he's all of a sudden a bad guy? I'm sure he;s more worried about getting back to health and helping his team reach the superbowl (or the playoffs for that matter)than helping your fantasy team.And he's 100% right to do so.

Um, no. He is the jag who opened his trap and called ff players 'sick'. It is a fact that the NFL is in way better shape because of fantasy football than it would be otherwise, as a player he benefits big time. Why would he even care in the first place if people are disappointed in his injury? Note that I use the word disapointed instead of angry. Nobody is mad at the guy. They are probably disapointed that one of their players are injured. Heck, if I drafted Braylon Edwards in the 8th round tomorrow and he blew out his knee, I would be disapointed, not angry at all.So where is this coming from? Why is he lashing out? My guess is that he knows his hamstring is a bigger problem than others are letting on and he just saw millions flushed down the drain.

Agree. He should of worded it differently. Instead of targeting everyone in the FF community, foster should of just said "to the owners who are pissed at my loose hammy. (insert tell off here)." I own him in zero leagues.

 

[identikit]

He's just another player that doesn't understand and/or appreciate what fantasy sports has done for the NFL. If it weren't for fantasy football, I wouldn't watch the NFL

much at all (except to see my Lions, who have been god-awful forever, so that's not much).

I don't get this line of thinking.The guy appreciates his fans, big time. Responds to tweets, flies out fans to games etc.

He makes a remark in which he takes issue with people moaning about his injury affecting their fantasy team, and he's all of a sudden a bad guy? I'm sure he;s more worried about getting back to health and helping his team reach the superbowl (or the playoffs for that matter)than helping your fantasy team.

And he's 100% right to do so.

Um, no. He is the jag who opened his trap and called ff players 'sick'. It is a fact that the NFL is in way better shape because of fantasy football than it would be otherwise, as a player he benefits big time. Why would he even care in the first place if people are disappointed in his injury? Note that I use the word disapointed instead of angry. Nobody is mad at the guy. They are probably disapointed that one of their players are injured. Heck, if I drafted Braylon Edwards in the 8th round tomorrow and he blew out his knee, I would be disapointed, not angry at all.

So where is this coming from? Why is he lashing out? My guess is that he knows his hamstring is a bigger problem than others are letting on and he just saw millions flushed down the drain.

Which fact supports this?

'way better shape' sounds way believable.

 

[Carolina Hustler]

He's pretty dense if he doesn't understand that FF is part of his paycheck.. And that it's not much different to want him well for FF then it is to want him better as a Texans fan for winning sake... I'm sure there isn't anyone out there that would disregard his personal well being for the sake of FF, regardless of what some might read or write in a FF forum..

 

[SSOG]

Which fact supports this?

Seriously? It's a self-evident truth that the NFL greatly benefits from fantasy football, but if you want it broken down...The #1 source of revenue in the NFL is TV contracts. TV networks give the NFL huge sums of money because they think they can use the NFL to attract audiences where they can make that money back in advertising. Networks therefore tailor their coverage in an effort to draw the largest audiences possible. Look at the huge proliferation of explicit fantasy football coverage on the major networks (as well as the implicit fantasy coverage, like the scrolling stat line at the bottom of the screen)- obviously the networks, these entities paying untold billions of dollars to the NFL, are signaling quite clearly that they think fantasy football is a massive tool for drawing audiences. Without that tool, the audiences would be smaller. Smaller audiences means smaller TV contracts. Smaller TV contracts means less revenue for the NFL. Less revenue for the NFL means smaller salary caps. Smaller salary caps means smaller player salaries.Therefore, the NFL is in better shape as a result of fantasy football, and as a player, Arian Foster benefits big-time.

 

[SSOG]

Of course, just because Fantasy Football is part of his paycheck doesn't mean he can't think it's sick. If I started an internet business where I sealed my freshly-worn gym socks in hermetically sealed containers and shipped them to kinky fetishists across the globe, I would be very appreciative of their business and the income I receive as a result... but I'd also still think it was pretty sick. That's fine- dirty gym socks isn't my cup of tea, just like fantasy football isn't Foster's. I don't have a problem with that. I'm not going to have any trouble sleeping tonight knowing that Foster is getting sick of being bugged by parasitic fantasy owners who view his entire life and livelihood as nothing more than a string of numbers in a weekly box score.

 

[Carolina Hustler]

Of course, just because Fantasy Football is part of his paycheck doesn't mean he can't think it's sick. If I started an internet business where I sealed my freshly-worn gym socks in hermetically sealed containers and shipped them to kinky fetishists across the globe, I would be very appreciative of their business and the income I receive as a result... but I'd also still think it was pretty sick. That's fine- dirty gym socks isn't my cup of tea, just like fantasy football isn't Foster's. I don't have a problem with that. I'm not going to have any trouble sleeping tonight knowing that Foster is getting sick of being bugged by parasitic fantasy owners who view his entire life and livelihood as nothing more than a string of numbers in a weekly box score.

But you probably wouldn't knowingly offend them unless you didn't understand fully that they were a strong reason you were doing well financially..

 

[N Zone]

I just moved Arian Foster below Maurice Jones-Drew in my RB Fantasy Rankings.

 

[jacobo_moses]

I didn't realize so many guys had such strong feelings about this topic. Glad I brought it up.

 

[Koya]

He's just another player that doesn't understand and/or appreciate what fantasy sports has done for the NFL. If it weren't for fantasy football, I wouldn't watch the NFLmuch at all (except to see my Lions, who have been god-awful forever, so that's not much).

I don't get this line of thinking.The guy appreciates his fans, big time. Responds to tweets, flies out fans to games etc.He makes a remark in which he takes issue with people moaning about his injury affecting their fantasy team, and he's all of a sudden a bad guy? I'm sure he;s more worried about getting back to health and helping his team reach the superbowl (or the playoffs for that matter)than helping your fantasy team.And he's 100% right to do so.

Um, no. He is the jag who opened his trap and called ff players 'sick'. It is a fact that the NFL is in way better shape because of fantasy football than it would be otherwise, as a player he benefits big time. Why would he even care in the first place if people are disappointed in his injury? Note that I use the word disapointed instead of angry. Nobody is mad at the guy. They are probably disapointed that one of their players are injured. Heck, if I drafted Braylon Edwards in the 8th round tomorrow and he blew out his knee, I would be disapointed, not angry at all.So where is this coming from? Why is he lashing out? My guess is that he knows his hamstring is a bigger problem than others are letting on and he just saw millions flushed down the drain.

Agree. He should of worded it differently. Instead of targeting everyone in the FF community, foster should of just said "to the owners who are pissed at my loose hammy. (insert tell off here)." I own him in zero leagues.

Please. He phrased it just fine and rather accurately.

 

[SSOG]

Of course, just because Fantasy Football is part of his paycheck doesn't mean he can't think it's sick. If I started an internet business where I sealed my freshly-worn gym socks in hermetically sealed containers and shipped them to kinky fetishists across the globe, I would be very appreciative of their business and the income I receive as a result... but I'd also still think it was pretty sick. That's fine- dirty gym socks isn't my cup of tea, just like fantasy football isn't Foster's. I don't have a problem with that. I'm not going to have any trouble sleeping tonight knowing that Foster is getting sick of being bugged by parasitic fantasy owners who view his entire life and livelihood as nothing more than a string of numbers in a weekly box score.

But you probably wouldn't knowingly offend them unless you didn't understand fully that they were a strong reason you were doing well financially..

True. From a PR standpoint, Foster's tweet is a no-upside move (although, honestly, it's not like it carries all that much downside, either- fantasy football fans aren't going to stop caring about the NFL just because Foster called them sick). I'm just saying that Foster's position is very understandable and easily defensible. He probably shouldn't be broadcasting it to the world, but I don't blame him at all for feeling that way. Especially because we're only getting half the story- I wonder how many fantasy football owners have tweeted to him that he better hurry up and get better because they're counting on him this season. 1,000 or so of those tweets would almost certainly drive me over the edge, too.

 

[N Zone]

He basically stereotyped all fantasy football players into only caring about their fantasy teams and not the well being of the people playing the game. For that he is wrong.

 

[gsmayes]

It's pretty clear that he's responding to people tweeting or facebooking at him that they drafted him such and such, better get back week one, my fantasy team, etc, etc. He's right, anyone that would send him that kind of message is loser and should get a life.

 

[SSOG]

He basically stereotyped all fantasy football players into only caring about their fantasy teams and not the well being of the people playing the game. For that he is wrong.

Please. It's the very nature of fantasy football. Our interest in Foster has very little to do with his well-being and very much to do with the well-being of our fantasy football teams. If Arian Foster wasn't a football player, we wouldn't give a rip about him. We are to football what those obsessive tabloid readers are to celebrity culture.Nothing wrong with that, of course. We get our enjoyment, football gets a huge influx of our cash, and any party can feel free to opt out of the relationship at any time. None of this, however, makes the relationship anything other than slightly perverse.

 

[rizzler]

He basically stereotyped all fantasy football players into only caring about their fantasy teams and not the well being of the people playing the game. For that he is wrong.

No he didn't.People just have difficulty understanding simple language. He said "those worried about their fantasy team"...

Explain to me how this isolates all fantasy players? He's singling out those who are solely worrying about their teams, which I imagine is a good chunk of people for him to respond like that

I drafted him no1, and you don't hear me going on about the "negative" effects on my team.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

I'm pretty offended. maybe 7 out of 10.

 

[atcdav]

Lets see, he makes 10-20-30 times what I make even if he doesnt play. I dont like to see anyone get hurt. Do I feel bad he tweaked a hammy............I am laughing out loud here........Will I try to take advantage of the situation as a fantasy owner.........again.....I am laughing out loud......

He seems to be a very sensitive fellow,

BTW. Are his coaches developing a plan in case he doesn't start the season? They must also be sick,

 

[HAM]

He's just another player that doesn't understand and/or appreciate what fantasy sports has done for the NFL. If it weren't for fantasy football, I wouldn't watch the NFLmuch at all (except to see my Lions, who have been god-awful forever, so that's not much).

I don't get this line of thinking.The guy appreciates his fans, big time. Responds to tweets, flies out fans to games etc.He makes a remark in which he takes issue with people moaning about his injury affecting their fantasy team, and he's all of a sudden a bad guy? I'm sure he;s more worried about getting back to health and helping his team reach the superbowl (or the playoffs for that matter)than helping your fantasy team.And he's 100% right to do so.

Um, no. He is the jag who opened his trap and called ff players 'sick'. It is a fact that the NFL is in way better shape because of fantasy football than it would be otherwise, as a player he benefits big time. Why would he even care in the first place if people are disappointed in his injury? Note that I use the word disapointed instead of angry. Nobody is mad at the guy. They are probably disapointed that one of their players are injured. Heck, if I drafted Braylon Edwards in the 8th round tomorrow and he blew out his knee, I would be disapointed, not angry at all.So where is this coming from? Why is he lashing out? My guess is that he knows his hamstring is a bigger problem than others are letting on and he just saw millions flushed down the drain.

Agree. He should of worded it differently. Instead of targeting everyone in the FF community, foster should of just said "to the owners who are pissed at my loose hammy. (insert tell off here)." I own him in zero leagues.

Please. He phrased it just fine and rather accurately.

So anyone who is concerned about the hammy and how him being hampered will affect their fantasy team is 'sick' ? That's rather silly. I really don't care how he feels about fantasy football. I look at it more of a frustration tweet than anything else.

 

[cvnpoka]

Of course, just because Fantasy Football is part of his paycheck doesn't mean he can't think it's sick. If I started an internet business where I sealed my freshly-worn gym socks in hermetically sealed containers and shipped them to kinky fetishists across the globe, I would be very appreciative of their business and the income I receive as a result... but I'd also still think it was pretty sick. That's fine- dirty gym socks isn't my cup of tea, just like fantasy football isn't Foster's. I don't have a problem with that. I'm not going to have any trouble sleeping tonight knowing that Foster is getting sick of being bugged by parasitic fantasy owners who view his entire life and livelihood as nothing more than a string of numbers in a weekly box score.

But you probably wouldn't knowingly offend them unless you didn't understand fully that they were a strong reason you were doing well financially..

he may attack them if he realizes no matter what he says will impact such an economy. no one is gonna stop watching nfl or playing fantasy football bc of anything arian foster, or anyone, says.

 

[Mr. Fusion]

I see where he's coming from. It's like "I hope he's okay because I want to win my FF league" instead of "I hope he's okay because, well, I hope he's ok". I think Foster is only really addressing those people, not all of us that play fantasy football.

I think fantasy football can really swing the other way though, with people actually hoping for an injury to help their team (someone who drafts Moreno may hope McGahee gets hurt or vice-versa, for instance).

 

[cvnpoka]

He basically stereotyped all fantasy football players into only caring about their fantasy teams and not the well being of the people playing the game. For that he is wrong.

seems right to me.

 

[rizzler]

this comment cannot possibly be offending people.

People on this forum are grown men, correct?

 

[Grady Wilson]

I hope Herd gets into this on his show tomorrow morning...probably Herd's motivation all along, free PR.

Oh, you listen to Herd?? That helps explain a lot.

 

[brednbuddah]

foster is right. we are sick, but I'm ok with it

 

[atcdav]

I see where he's coming from. It's like "I hope he's okay because I want to win my FF league" instead of "I hope he's okay because, well, I hope he's ok". I think Foster is only really addressing those people, not all of us that play fantasy football.I think fantasy football can really swing the other way though, with people actually hoping for an injury to help their team (someone who drafts Moreno may hope McGahee gets hurt or vice-versa, for instance).

He tweaked a hammy he didnt break his neck, I think it is safe to assume he will be OK. If he is really stressing over it maybe he should take a contract with guaranteed money instead of one that is incentive laden. FULL DISCLOSURE: I have no idea what his contract contains

 

[VaTerp]

this comment cannot possibly be offending people.People on this forum are grown men, correct?

I mean really people...offended?IMO many of the responses here are overly sensitive and foster the stereotype that FF enthusiasts are out of touch geeks.Foster is likely responding to people tweeting him that he better get healthy for the sake of their FF teams. I see NOTHING wrong with his response and for people to be "offended" by it in any way, shape, or form, is just mind boggling to me.